The Government of Canada launches consultations on establishing permanent public transit funding
OTTAWA, ON, July 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the launch of public consultations on the design and implementation of Permanent Public Transit funding in Canada. Feedback will inform a long-term transit investment strategy that aims to build complete, sustainable and inclusive communities and unlock opportunities to address other challenges, including housing affordability.
Investments in public transit will work toward reducing commute times and improving Canadians' quality of life, aid in providing access to meaningful employment, services and recreation and will help tackle traffic congestion and cut air pollution. *Interested stakeholders can share their feedback through Infrastructure Canada's web page https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3607932-1&h=2725479515&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.infrastructure.gc.ca%2Ftransit-transport%2Fconsultation-eng.html&a=Infrastructure+Canada%27s+web+page until September 30, 2022*.
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[Hey folks, note that this permanent funding includes the AT Fund as well]
The Government of Canada has committed to invest $3 billion annually in permanent public transit funding, starting in 2026-27. We are now engaging with the public to get feedback, ideas, and solutions to help inform the design and delivery of permanent public transit funding that will support the expansion and upgrading of public transit and active transportation networks in communities across Canada. Examples include subways, light rail transit, modernization of bus fleets, multipurpose paths, cycling lanes and other innovative mobility solutions that improve service and transform the way Canadians live, move and work.
On Sat, Jul 30, 2022 at 10:22 AM Beth McKechnie beth@greenactioncentre.ca wrote:
OTTAWA, ON, July 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the launch of public consultations on the design and implementation of Permanent Public Transit funding in Canada. Feedback will inform a long-term transit investment strategy that aims to build complete, sustainable and inclusive communities and unlock opportunities to address other challenges, including housing affordability.
Investments in public transit will work toward reducing commute times and improving Canadians' quality of life, aid in providing access to meaningful employment, services and recreation and will help tackle traffic congestion and cut air pollution. *Interested stakeholders can share their feedback through Infrastructure Canada's web page https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3607932-1&h=2725479515&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.infrastructure.gc.ca%2Ftransit-transport%2Fconsultation-eng.html&a=Infrastructure+Canada%27s+web+page until September 30, 2022*.
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