Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest in public transit and active transportation infrastructure for Southwestern Ontario residents
Backgrounder
Joint federal, provincial and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan will support 11 public transit and active transportation projects across Southwestern Ontario. These investments will support more accessible and sustainable communities.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $6.7 million in these projects through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS). The Government of Ontario is providing over $5.6 million. The municipalities are contributing more than $3.9 million in total toward these projects*.
Project Information:
Project Name |
Location |
Project Details |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Municipal Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Transit Technology, Fleet and Amenities Update |
St. Thomas |
The replacement and expansion of the current fossil fuel fleet with 14 new, zero-emission buses, along with new charging stations and solar power generation retrofits, will lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, upgrades to passenger amenities and transit-related technology (including new fare tecnology and traffic signal prioritization) will improve the customer experience of the public transit system. |
$2,214,728 |
$1,845,422 |
$553,682 |
Transit Information and Technology Upgrades |
Chatham-Kent |
The installation of new real-time vehicle location technology, fare-systems technology, and customer communication platforms for transit users will improve the quality and efficiency of the public transit system. |
$374,987 |
$312,458 |
$250,023 |
Purchase of Public Transit Vehicles |
Chatham-Kent |
The purchase of 10 public transit vehicles (5 small-to-medium sized buses and 5 accessible vans) will allow the public transit service to expand its capacity and service levels. |
$727,616 |
$606,286 |
$485,138 |
Transit Terminal and Bus Shelter Purchases and Rehabilitation |
Chatham-Kent |
Upgrades to the main bus terminal (including a fully accessible, enclosed area) and the installation of six new solar powered bus shelters on inter-urban routes will provide transit users with a more comfortable and accessible public transit experience. |
$872,512 |
$727,021 |
$581,747 |
Purchase 11 Specialized Transit Vehicles |
Hanover |
The addition of 11 vehicles (8 vans and 3 buses) to the public transit fleet will improve the safety and quality of the system. |
$307,125 |
$255,912 |
$258,526 |
Transit Bicycle Lockers |
LaSalle |
The installation of 10 bike lockers at various locations throughout the municipality will improve the connections between the public transit system and cycling trails, which will provide better access for transit users. |
$28,140 |
$23,448 |
$18,762 |
Transit Bus Purchase |
Leamington |
The purchase of two new buses to replace two retiring buses will improve the capacity of the transit system by adding more seating and will provide a higher quality service. |
$257,818 |
$214,720 |
$407,462 |
Multi-Purpose Path Expansion and Repair |
Point Edward |
Resurfacing and installing bike and pedestrian paths along public transit routes will provide residents with more active transportation opportunities, improving the capacity, quality, and safety of the transit system for its users. |
$84,202 |
$70,161 |
$56,142 |
Purchase of a Specialized Transit Vehicle |
West Elgin |
The purchase of a specialized Handi-Van with a wheel chair accessible lift will improve the accessibility of the transit system. |
$24,649 |
$20,539 |
$44,812 |
Transit Service Expansion |
Woodstock |
The purchase of two new buses, new bus stop signs and transit software, as well as the expansion of a bus garage and bus storage facility, will provide a high quality public transit service to currently unserved residential and industrial areas. |
$1,255,000 |
$1,045,729 |
$836,771 |
Bus Wash Building |
Woodstock |
The construction of an automatic bus washing building will result in improved quality of service and will extend the life cycle of buses, as well as increase efficiency through better and quicker cleaning. |
$650,000 |
$541,613 |
$433,388 |
*The federal and provincial governments are each contributing the maximum share of eligible costs for these projects, which are 40% and 33.33% respectively as per the requirements of the Canada-Ontario Integrated Bilateral Agreement. Contributions from recipients 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). Cost sharing may differ depending on recipient.