Today, The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), James Murdoch, Mayor of Moose Jaw, and Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a combined investment of $152,180 for the development of a strategy to transition to zero emission transit technology in Moose Jaw.

“Zero-emission buses mean cleaner air, less noise, and a more reliable transit system for the city of Moose Jaw. Our federal government is proud to partner with Moose Jaw and CUTRIC to support this project. Together, we’re making sure the city is ready for the future and building a community that works better for everyone.”

The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development)

“On behalf of Moose Jaw City Council we thank the Government of Canada for this significant investment. The zero-emission transit strategy will be a vital step forward in shaping the future of transit in Moose Jaw.”

James Murdoc, Mayor of Moose Jaw

“This investment marks the start of a new chapter for public transit in the City of Moose Jaw. With the support of the Government of Canada, we can move faster toward cleaner and more innovative transportation options.”

Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC)

• The Government of Canada is contributing $121,744 to this project through the Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF) and the City of Moose Jaw is contributing $30,436.

• The ZETF helps communities transition to zero emission transit and school buses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• Through an agreement with CUTRIC, the Government of Canada is investing $10 million over five years to help transit bus operators to complete planning work and increase their level of readiness to transition to zero emission bus fleets.

• CUTRIC’s mission is to support the commercialization of technologies through industry-led collaborative research, development, demonstration, and integration projects that bring innovative design to Canada’s zero emission smart mobility ecosystem.

Associated links

• Zero Emission Transit Fund
• Federal infrastructure investments

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