Backgrounder: Five public transit projects in Manitoba receive government funding
Backgrounder
The Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) is helping improve commute times, cut air pollution, strengthen communities and grow Canada's economy by supporting the rehabilitation of public transit systems, the planning of future system improvements and expansions, enhanced asset management and system optimization and modernization.
The five projects announced today are in addition to 47 projects previously announced under PTIF.
Project list
Location |
Project name |
Federal funding |
Provincial funding |
Municipal funding |
Winnipeg |
Rapid Transit Master Plan and Prioritization Study |
$1,500,000 |
n/a |
$1,500,000 |
Winnipeg |
Pedestrian and Cycling Bridges: Chief Peguis Trail |
$3,350,000 |
n/a |
$3,350,000 |
Winnipeg |
Protected Bike Lanes: McDermot Avenue (Phase 1) |
$725,000 |
n/a |
$725,000 |
Winnipeg |
Protected Bike Lanes: McDermot Avenue/Bannatyne Avenue (Phase 2) |
$1,750,000 |
n/a |
$1,750,000 |
Winnipeg |
Protected Bike Lanes: Chevrier Boulevard and Waverley Pathway Connection |
$3,500,000 |
n/a |
$3,500,000 |