Backgrounder : The governments of Canada and Quebec support better public transit services in Saguenay
Backgrounder
Investments of more than $8.8 million
Public Transit Infrastructure Fund
The governments of Canada and Quebec are investing $8,865,000 in four projects being undertaken by the Société de transport du Saguenay (STS) to improve commute times, reduce air pollution, strengthen communities and grow the regional economy.
The Government of Canada is contributing $4,925,000, representing 50 percent of the total eligible costs, and the province is providing $3,940,000, representing 40 percent of the total eligible costs. The STS will provide the remaining funding.
List of projects
Project Name |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Funding from the STS |
Anticipated start date |
Purchase of four 40-foot hybrid buses in 2017 |
$1,700,000 |
$1,360,000 |
$340,000 |
August 31, 2016 |
Purchase of eight 30-foot diesel Midibuses in 2017 |
$1,500,000 |
$1,200,000 |
$300,000 |
December 1, 2016 |
|
Priority lane - Talbot zone |
$1,500,000 |
$1,200,000 |
$300,000 |
April 1, 2016 |
Transportation and mobility plan |
$225,000 |
$180,000 |
$45,000 |
December 1, 2016 |