Canada and Quebec support better public transit services for Trois-Rivières residents
News release
Trois-Rivières, Quebec, May 7, 2018—The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that investing in public transit infrastructure is crucial to economic growth, reducing air pollution, and creating inclusive communities where everyone has access to public services and job opportunities.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice‒Champlain; and Jean-Denis Girard, Member of the National Assembly for Trois-Rivières, today announced an investment of nearly $10.4 million for 19 projects being carried out by the Société de transport de Trois-Rivières (STTR), under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. The Government of Canada will provide close to $5.8 million for these projects, and the Government of Quebec will contribute more than $4.6 million. The STTR will provide the remaining funding.
Among the projects made possible by this funding are the purchase of hybrid and urban buses, midibuses to facilitate traffic in the downtown area, and paratransit minibuses to renew the vehicle fleet. The STTR will also be able to equip several drop-off areas with bus shelters to serve the cégep, Trois-Rivières hospital, collège Laflèche and the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières.
Once completed, this work will improve the performance, efficiency and reliability of Trois-Rivières’ transit system, make it more inclusive and allow the STTR to meet the community’s immediate needs while preparing for anticipated future increases in ridership.
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“Modern efficient public transit infrastructure plays an important role in the development of sustainable communities and the growth of the middle class. By investing in projects such as these in Trois-Rivières, the Government of Canada is helping communities across Quebec improve residents’ mobility, meet increasing demand and provide key amenities to encourage economic development.”
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade and Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice‒Champlain, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
“I am happy to announce these investments by the governments of Quebec and Canada, which will foster the maintenance, improvement and development of public transit infrastructure in the Trois-Rivières region. These investments will definitely help provide residents of the region with a more structured high-performing public transit network.”
Julie Boulet, Minister of Tourism, Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region, and Member of the National Assembly for Laviolette, on behalf of André Fortin, Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification
“I am very happy to see that our governments are committed to supporting efficient public transit systems in Trois-Rivières. We can take heart in these major investments, which will ensure the people of Trois-Rivières enjoy a more fluid transit experience.”
Jean-Denis Girard, Member of the National Assembly for Trois-Rivières
“The Société de transport de Trois-Rivières thanks the governments of Canada and Quebec for these major contributions. These investments represent an exceptional opportunity that will enable us, not only to update our entire range of services, but also acquire the tools and essential material for fulfilling our commitments to Trois-Rivières residents.”
Luc Tremblay, President of the Société de transport de Trois-Rivières
Quick facts
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The Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.
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$28.7 billion of this funding will support public transit projects, including $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
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Over the next ten years, the Government of Quebec plans to invest more than $100.4 billion from the province’s infrastructure plan in health, education and transportation, in order to improve families’ quality of life and create conditions that support innovation and economic growth.
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