Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest in modern, accessible public transit infrastructure for Thunder Bay residents
Backgrounder
Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada plan will support 13 public transit projects in the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario. These investments will support more inclusive and sustainable communities.
The Government of Canada is investing over $10.4 million in these projects through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS). The Government of Ontario is contributing more than $8.5 million, while the City of Thunder Bay is contributing over $6.6 million.*
Project Information:
Project Name |
Project Details |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Municipal Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thunder Bay Transit - Conventional and Specialized Vehicle Replacement |
Purchase of four conventional buses and 12 specialized paratransit buses to replace retiring buses in the existing fleet will reduce maintenance costs and improve the quality and safety of the transit system. |
$1,965,600 |
$1,637,836 |
$1,310,564 |
Thunder Bay Transit - Specialized Fleet Expansion |
Purchase of two specialized paratransit buses will address growing demands for accessible public transit and provide quality door-to-door service for passengers who need more assistance travelling to their destinations. |
$159,600 |
$132,987 |
$106,413 |
Electronic Fare Management System |
A new automated electronic fare management system that modernizes the system's fare collection process. Transit riders will have more convenient payment options through the introduction of reloadable and account based pre-paid smart cards. |
$1,050,000 |
$874,913 |
$700,088 |
Transit Facility Improvements |
Rehabilitating the public transit garage will include replacements of overheard doors, a section of the roof and other components. The replacements will decrease operating costs, provide a safer work environment and extend the life of the garage. |
$351,120 |
$234,057 |
$117,063 |
ITS/Software Improvement - New On-Demand Mobility Management Software Modules |
The implementation of the Internet-based trip management system will facilitate on-demand transit service and improve accessibility for passengers by permitting booking, payment and notifications through a web portal and mobile app. |
$126,000 |
$104,990 |
$84,011 |
Safety Equipment |
Installing new safety equipment on public transit buses, including driver safety shields and mobility securement devices for wheelchairs and will improve safety and prevent passenger injuries. |
$425,040 |
$354,165 |
$283,395 |
Transit Hub Improvements |
Upgrades to four existing transit hubs, which includes the widening of sidewalks, automatic door installation, real-time passenger information screens and heated shelters, along with the construction of a new transit hub, will improve passenger accessibility and overall quality of the public transit system. |
$3,276,000 |
$2,729,727 |
$2,184,273 |
Construction of New Pedestrian Crossovers |
Construction of 23 pedestrian crossovers in high traffic areas throughout Thunder Bay will assist transit riders in crossing busy streets, which will improve the accessibility, safety and overall quality of the public transit system. |
$874,500 |
$728,677 |
$583,073 |
Transit Bus Stop Improvements |
Purchase of 40 new bus shelters and several hundred new hard surface pads at bus stops will improve accessibility for passengers by rehabilitating sidewalk connections and waiting areas at bus stops. |
$773,640 |
$644,636 |
$515,824 |
Mobility System Hardware |
Replacement of CCTV and Intelligent Transportation System equipment in conventional and specialized buses will improve passenger safety, as well as the overall quality of the public transit system. |
$193,200 |
$160,984 |
$128,816 |
Vehicle Refurbishment |
Replacement of several interior components on identified buses, including engines, transmissions, and seating. This will improve the safety and quality of the public transit system. |
$543,375 |
$362,214 |
$181,161 |
Construction of New Pedestrian Facilities |
Construction of new sidewalks and multi-use trails will improve accessibility to public transit stops. This will ensure a higher quality service while improving safety for transit users. |
$552,200 |
$460,121 |
$368,179 |
Transit Fleet Service Equipment |
Replacing and updating old transit fleet maintenance vehicles and equipment will provide safe working conditions for employees and offer more safety and support for transit users. |
$111,300 |
$92,741 |
$74,209 |
*The federal and provincial governments are each contributing the maximum share of eligible costs for these projects (which are 40% and 33.33% respectively for new projects, and 50% and 33.33% respectively for rehabilitation projects), as per the requirements of the Canada-Ontario Integrated Bilateral Agreement. Contributions from municipalities may include both eligible and ineligible costs. Ineligible costs are expenditures that municipalities have chosen not to request reimbursement for or that cannot be reimbursed (e.g., property purchases, overhead costs