I haven’t sent an email to the at-network in a long time – but just had to when I saw this announcement –
BRAVO Thonmpson, Winkler – Morden, Prairie View and La Broquerie!!!!
Am familiar with just about all of these AT projects – from YEARS ago!
Progress – slow but sure – and WAY more people advocating and landing solid results – wow – absolutely fantastic!!!!
BRAVO!!
Janice Lukes
From: at-network-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:at-network-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Beth McKechnie
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 12:53 PM
To: AT network
Subject: [At-network] Thompson, Winkler, Prairie View Municipality, La Broquerie receive AT grants
WINNIPEG, Sept. 25, 2017 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Manitoba recognize that strategic investments in public transit and active transportation infrastructure play a key role in developing dynamic communities, encouraging healthy lifestyles and ensuring everyone can get around their communities easily and efficiently.
Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Jeff Wharton, Minister of Municipal Relations, announced the details of five transportation projects in rural communities. The work is being funded through the province's Small Communities Transportation Fund, which is supported federally using a portion of Manitoba's annual federal Gas Tax Fund allocation.
Once completed, these projects will help create more inclusive and sustainable transportation options for all residents, improving the quality of life in these communities for years to come.
Quotes
"Through the federal Gas Tax Fund, the Government of Canada allows communities in Manitoba, and all across Canada, to make informed decisions about their infrastructure investments. The projects announced today will provide rural Manitobans with safer and more extensive active transportation opportunities and improve access to services for people with disabilities."
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of Minister Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"Strategic investments in Manitoba's transportation infrastructure support economic development, revitalization and growth in our smaller communities. Funding for the five projects announced today will improve transit accessibility and quality of life for residents in our rural municipalities."
Honourable Jeff Wharton, Minister of Municipal Relations
Quick facts
Associated links
Government of Canada's $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017: http://www.budget.gc.ca/2017/docs/plan/chap-02-en.html#Toc477707375
Federal infrastructure investments in Manitoba: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/mb-eng.html
The federal Gas Tax Fund: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/gtf-fte-eng.html
The federal Gas Tax Fund in Manitoba: http://www.gov.mb.ca/imr/mr/fedgastax/index.html
The Small Communities Transportation Fund in Manitoba: http://www.gov.mb.ca/mr/bldgcomm/sctf.html
Twitter: @INFC_eng
Web: Infrastructure Canada