Backgrounder: The governments of Canada and Quebec support better public transit services for Trois-Rivières residents
Backgrounder
Investments of nearly $10.4 million
Public Transit Infrastructure Fund
The governments of Canada and Quebec are investing $10,396,800 in 19 projects being undertaken by the Société de transport de Trois-Rivières (STTR) to improve commute times, reduce air pollution, strengthen communities and grow the regional economy.
The Government of Canada is contributing $5,776,000, representing 50 per cent of the total eligible costs, and the Province is providing $4,620,800, representing 40 per cent of the total eligible costs. The STTR will provide the remaining funding.
List of new projects
Project Name |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Funding from the STTR |
Anticipated start date |
Three 2019 hybrid buses |
$1,775,000 |
$1,420,000 |
$355,000 |
April 1, 2018 |
Two city buses in 2018 |
$1,050,000 |
$840,000 |
$210,000 |
May 1, 2017 |
3 diesel urban midibuses |
$783,500 |
$626,800 |
$156,700 |
December 1, 2017 |
New transfer point as part of the transportation plan |
$750,000 |
$600,000 |
$150,000 |
April 1, 2018 |
Reroofing of the service centre |
$700,000 |
$560,000 |
$140,000 |
January 1, 2019 |
3 paratransit minibuses |
$242,500 |
$194,000 |
$48,500 |
May 1, 2016 |
Passenger drop-off areas |
$80,000 |
$64,000 |
$16,000 |
March 1, 2018 |
Air compressor and hydraulic cylinder pump |
$62,500 |
$50,000 |
$12,500 |
January 1, 2019 |
Industrial rider sweeper-scrubber |
$50,000 |
$40,000 |
$10,000 |
January 1, 2018 |
Construction of a bus turnaround lane at the terminus |
$50,000 |
$40,000 |
$10,000 |
April 1, 2018 |
1 service and maintenance vehicle for the network |
$45,000 |
$36,000 |
$9,000 |
May 1, 2018 |
Replacement of passenger counter |
$45,000 |
$36,000 |
$9,000 |
February 1, 2018 |
1 hybrid service vehicle |
$37,500 |
$30,000 |
$7,500 |
February 21, 2018 |
Oil separators at the service centre |
$37,500 |
$30,000 |
$7,500 |
January 1, 2019 |
Permanent installation of urea dispensing system |
$15,000 |
$12,000 |
$3,000 |
June 1, 2018 |
Upgrade of mechanics’ locker rooms |
$15,000 |
$12,000 |
$3,000 |
February 1, 2018 |
Customer profile study |
$15,000 |
$12,000 |
$3,000 |
April 1, 2018 |
Pavement markings in service centre parking lot |
$12,500 |
$10,000 |
$2,500 |
June 1, 2018 |
Phase 2- "5 S” workplace organization method |
$10,000 |
$8,000 |
$2,000 |
September 1, 2018 |