No. H066/06For release June 27, 2006
TORONTO — Three projects designed to contribute to a more environmentally
friendly transportation system in Ontario have been selected to receive funding
under the final round of the Moving on Sustainable Transportation program
(MOST).
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and
Communities, today announced funding totalling $60,000 for the three projects,
which range from the promotion of active transportation to collaboration with
neighbourhood residents in the design of local transit growth plans.
"Moving On Sustainable Transportation is a great program that provides practical
solutions to help Canadians reduce the environmental impacts of transportation,"
said Minister Cannon.
The following Ontario-based organizations will receive funding under the
program: Go For Green; Green Communities Canada; and Toronto Environmental
Alliance.
Backgrounders with further information on the Moving on
Sustainable Transportation program and the selected projects are included.
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Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
(613) 991-0700
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Communications
Transport Canada, Ottawa
(613) 993-0055
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BACKGROUNDER
MOVING ON SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN ONTARIO
The successful project submissions in Ontario for the 12th round of funding
under the Moving on Sustainable Transportation (MOST) program are:
Go For Green,
Ottawa, Ontario
This organization will receive $25,000 to conduct up to 15 active
transportation education/planning sessions in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon,
Prince Edward Island and the Northwest Territories. The project will target
small- to medium-sized communities in provinces/territories that have not
received MOST funding in the past. Additionally, the funding will help develop
10-point action plans that will be used to evaluate the progress of the project.
Green Communities Canada,
Peterborough, Ontario
This organization will receive $20,000 for a three-phase project to research
school travel plans, pilot their implementation and produce a cohesive national
plan that can be tailored to regional frameworks. The project builds on the
Active and Safe Routes to School Program and aims to make a "School Travel Plan"
part of regular planning at schools and in communities.
Toronto Environmental Alliance,
Toronto, Ontario
This organization will receive $15,000 to conduct community roundtables in
under-serviced areas within the city of Toronto. The project will focus on
engaging the public in the development of plans to increase the use of public
transit and improve its service at the community level. The communities will
identify transit-related priorities that will be presented to the city and the
Toronto Transit Commission.
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BACKGROUNDER
MOVING ON SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
The Moving On Sustainable Transportation (MOST) initiative is an innovative
Transport Canada funding program that provides financial support to help
organizations conduct projects that will produce the kinds of education,
awareness and analytical tools necessary to make sustainable transportation a
reality. Eligible organizations include environmental groups, community
associations, academic institutions, Aboriginal organizations and business and
professional associations.
The program seeks to stimulate the development of innovative methods to decrease
the impact of transportation on the environment, achieve quantifiable results,
and provide Canadians with practical information and tools to apply sustainable
transportation thinking to their daily lives.
The types of projects eligible for funding include:
studies that contribute to a greater understanding of sustainable
transportation issues;
initiatives to develop new and innovative sustainable transportation tools and
practices;
pilot projects that test new sustainable transportation approaches or
alternatives;
workshops and information sessions to support new sustainable transportation
ideas or approaches; and
education and outreach programs that inform Canadians about sustainable
transportation.
Individual projects may receive up to a maximum of $100,000 over two years. In
keeping with the Government of Canada's commitment to partnership, applicants
must also demonstrate that 50 per cent of their eligible net costs are provided
by other sources.
Project proposals are screened against detailed eligibility criteria. Proposals
that meet the initial requirements are sent to an independent advisory committee
for further review and recommendations. Transport Canada makes the final
decision on funding requests.
Transport Canada is committed to contributing to a lasting and environmentally
friendly transportation system. Through MOST, the department is helping to find
ways to meet today's transportation needs while protecting the environment for
future generations of Canadians.
For more information, visit Transport Canada's MOST website at
www.tc.gc.ca/programs/environment/most/menu.htm.
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