Backgrounder: Transit and building improvements coming soon to Banff and surrounding area

Town of Banff; Town of Canmore

Purchase of three accessible vehicles to expand transit services

This project will support the purchase of three accessible transit buses to expand fixed route services for both residents and visitors between the rural communities of Canmore, Banff and Lake Louise.

RTSF

Town of Banff

Banff Centre Ventilation Upgrades Bundle

This project will include upgrades to Farrally Hall, Vinci Hall and Glyde Hall with the Walter Philips Gallery. Upgrades will increase ventilation units and replace end of life equipment.

ICIP-CVRIS

Municipality of Bow Valley

Hybrid Electric Bus Purchase

Five fully accessible hybrid electric buses will be purchased to replace diesel buses that operate primarily on Banff and Canmore local transit routes. This project will also include the installation of bike racks on all 5 hybrid electric buses.

ICIP-PTIS

Town of Banff*

Banff Transit Priority and Connectivity Infrastructure

This project is a collaboration between Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission (BVRTSC) and the Town of Banff to construct a transit lane and multi-use pathway to better link residents and visitors to the public transit system and reduce traffic congestion.

ICIP-PTIS

Town of Banff

Catharine Robb Whyte Building Lighting Retrofit

This retrofit project will upgrade lighting fixtures in the building by replacing existing fixtures with high efficiency LED fixtures and new controls. There will be energy savings and enhanced lighting levels for health and safety, and automatic controls to reduce energy waste and provide safe, hands-free operation.

GICB