The Union Pearson Express (UP Express) airport rail link in Toronto has won the Project of the Year Award at the Global AirRail Awards in Frankfurt, Germany. Steer Davies Gleave has supported Metrolinx throughout the planning of this project, specifically preparing the ridership and revenue forecasts for this new service.

After much public debate and consultation, Metrolinx has released their Investment Strategy for funding The Big Move, their long-term plan for coordinated, integrated transportation and transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Steer Davies Gleave is part of the SNC Lavalin-led team currently developing the new LRT project set to significantly reduce commuter times in Mississauga. The LRT system, which would move commuters from Port Credit to downtown Brampton, promises to shave some 25 minutes off the Mississauga-to-Brampton commute.

Recently, a public information centre was held on the Hurontario-Main LRT project invitng area residents to come and look over initial plans and offer opinions. Representatives from Steer Davies Gleave were on hand to answer residents questions.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has just published its report on planning activities of the California High Speed Rail Authority (Authority), who are responsible for developing a high-speed rail system from San Francisco to the Los Angeles basin.

Following a successful year - having won a number of eminent awards, grown in new and exciting markets and worked with clients on many prestigious transportation projects - Steer Davies Gleave is delighted to announce several internal appointments.

The new roles include Hugh Jones becoming Chief Executive Officer, Steve Hewitt becoming Group Development and Operations Director, and Catherine Clark joining the Board of Directors as Finance Director. These new positions build upon the successes of the last year and further strengthen the Company as it continues to grow.