Rapid transit route approved by Winnipeg EPC

The City of Winnipeg is one step closer to developingthe second leg of its rapid transit system.

On Wednesday, the citys executive policy committee approved a controversial plan that would have the citys southwest rapid transit corridor be built through the Parker Lands.

The plan calls for a bus corridor that detours off of Pembina Highway, runs along Parker Avenue and then returns to Pembina before extending to the University of Manitoba.

A city committee approved the route last month.Now, with EPC approval, it can move on to a vote at city council.

If city council approves the project, development on the new rapid transit route can begin.