NORTH
BAY, ON, May 17, 2024 /CNW/ - North Bay is upgrading its public transit with
a combined investment of more than $4.1
million from the federal government, the provincial
government, and the City.
This was announced by Anthony
Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming,
Vic Fedeli, Member of Provincial
Parliament for Nipissing, and
Peter Chirico, Mayor of the City of
North Bay.
The City is purchasing two new gas buses and six hybrid buses.
They are also buying new maintenance equipment, including two
sidewalk tractors and five transit-vehicle lifting devices.
The investment will also go towards upgrading a key transit
terminal with a video screen displaying arrival times, as well as
new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Finally, they'll
install passenger counters so that North Bay Transit has insights
on its annual ridership.
Quotes
"This is wonderful news for North
Bay! Investing in public transit infrastructure is essential
for our community's economic development. It not only helps in
curbing air pollution but also fosters inclusivity by providing
everyone with access to public services and job opportunities."
Anthony Rota, Member of
Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, on behalf of the Honourable
Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and
Communities
"This is a great day for transit riders in North Bay. We're expanding access to transit
throughout the city and connecting more people to jobs, housing and
other opportunities as we lower our emissions and make major
improvements to one of North Bay's
key transit terminals. There's never been a better time to take
transit in North Bay!"
Vic Fedeli, Member of
Provincial Parliament for Nipissing
"These upgrades, from new buses to maintenance equipment and
terminal improvements, highlight our commitment to safe, modern
transit, as well as our goal of reducing emissions. The
City of North Bay is proud of this
collaborative effort and its positive impact on our community, and
we're grateful for the ongoing support from the provincial and
federal governments."
Peter Chirico, Mayor,
City of North Bay
Quick Facts
- The federal government is investing $1,653,952 through the Public Transit
Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support three
transit projects in North Bay. The
Government of Ontario is
contributing $1,378,155 and the
City of North Bay is contributing
$1,102,773.
- The PTIS stream supports building, expanding, and upgrading
urban and rural transit networks.
- Including today's announcement, over 260 infrastructure
projects or project bundles under the Public Transit Infrastructure
Stream have been announced in Ontario, with a total federal contribution of
nearly $5.5 billion.
- The Ontario government is
investing historic amounts in municipalities to expand public
transit, including $7.3 billion in
provincial funding through the federal Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
- Since 2015, the federal government has committed over
$30 billion for public transit and
active transportation projects. These historic investments have
resulted in close to 2000 projects across the country.
- In 2021, the Prime Minister announced $3
billion a year, starting in 2026, towards permanent and
predictable public transit funding.
- Under the Investing in Canada
Plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit
projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and
transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
Related Document
Backgrounder: Fuelling public transit improvements in
North Bay
Associated Links
Investing in Canada:
Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure
Plan
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
Public Transit Infrastructure Stream
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/pti-itc-eng.html
Federal infrastructure investments in Ontario
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-on-eng.html
Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html
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