Metrolinx has rejected two access to information requests from Global News seeking progress reports on the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT.
, the provincial transit agency leading the project, said last year there were hundreds of technical issues that needed to be fixed before construction could end.
The first request was for the latest list of ongoing testing and operating issues. The second sought monthly status reports the consortium building the line, Crosslinx Transit Solutions, sends to Metrolinx. “ Phil has been out in the public sharing the news as the progress has commenced with the line… we’ll continue to share those updates when we’re in front of the media.”
Joel Harden, the Ontario NDP’s transport critic, said Metrolinx was an organization “shrouded in secrecy,” suggesting the type of contract relied upon to build the route has contributed to a lack of answers. “It’s time for the premier to step in,” he said, adding a recent auditor general report should have “sent alarm bells up to the premier’s office” and brought action.Occasionally, Metrolinx and the Ford government have offered brief glimpses into the project and its progress., including problems with the track. Global News’ request for a full and updated list of the deficiencies was denied by the organization.
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