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

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2017-10-10