Why building LRT is proving problematic for Canadian cities

One of the main functions of governments, especially local governments, is building stuff.  And that stuff doesn’t get much bigger than mass transit projects. But what happens when those projects are hit with delays, operational problems, or even safety issues? Ottawa Citizen reporter Blair Crawford and Edmonton Journal columnist Keith Gerein join me to discuss problems two major LRT projects in Canada, a scathing review into one of them, and how these issues could make it harder to get public buy-in on similar projects in the future. Background reading: Report blames failures in leadership, 'deliberate malfeasance' for LRT troubles Keith Gerein: Ottawa's LRT debacle may hold lessons for Edmonton's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices