HUDSON,
QC, July 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Residents of the
Town of Hudson will soon have
access to a new multi-purpose pathway for walking and cycling,
thanks to a joint investment of $3.4
million from the federal government and the Town of Hudson to redevelop Lakeview and
Selkirk Streets.
Announced by MP Peter Schiefke
and Mayor Chloe Hutchison, this
project will benefit the community by encouraging active travel for
all, including seniors, students and young families.
Specifically, the project announced today aims to create a new
1.2 kilometre multi-purpose pathway along Lakeview Street to create
a safe corridor for pedestrians and cyclists in this residential
neighbourhood.
Part of the multi-purpose path will also be installed along
Selkirk Street, allowing pedestrians and cyclists to cross from
Lakeview Street into the village via an intersection with a
crosswalk leading to the nearby municipal park.
The installation of several traffic calming measures to reduce
vehicle speeds and promote safety in this residential area is also
planned.
Once completed, this project will encourage active
transportation among the community, while providing seniors and
young people with a safe, multi-use pathway to get out and
about.
Quotes
"A big part of our quality of life in Hudson and our greater Vaudreuil—Soulanges
community stems from our access to the incredible environment that
surrounds us and the active living that we enjoy every day. The
creation of the new multifunctional trail in Hudson we are announcing today will help
ensure that the children, parents and seniors that enjoy active
living, be it walking or biking in and around Hudson, will have more greener and safer
options to do just that."
Peter Schiefke, Member of
Parliament for Vaudreuil—Soulanges, on behalf of the
Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and
Communities
"Lakeview has long been a major transit route for Hudson residents travelling on foot, by bike,
with their children, or simply walking their dogs. Over the years,
the deterioration of the narrow road surface has become an obstacle
to the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. The addition of a
multi-use path and improved drainage will ensure a clear separation
between cars and slower traffic, providing a greater sense of
comfort and safety for people of all ages who want to walk and stay
active throughout the seasons."
Chloe Hutchison, Mayor of the
Town of Hudson
Quick Facts
- The federal government is investing $2,040,000 in this project through the Active
Transportation Fund (ATF), and the Town
of Hudson is contributing $1,360,000.
- Active transportation refers to the movement of people or goods
powered by human activity. It includes walking, cycling and the use
of human-powered or hybrid mobility aids such as wheelchairs,
scooters, e-bikes, rollerblades, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and
more.
- In support of Canada's
National Active Transportation Strategy, the Active Transportation
Fund is providing $400 million over
five years, starting in 2021, to make travel by active
transportation easier, safer, more convenient, and more
enjoyable.
- The National Active Transportation Strategy is the country's
first coast-to-coast-to-coast strategic approach for promoting
active transportation and its benefits. The strategy's aim is to
make data-driven and evidence-based investments to build new and
expanded active transportation networks, while supporting
equitable, healthy, active, and sustainable travel options.
- Investing in active transportation infrastructure provides many
tangible benefits, such as creating good middle-class jobs,
strengthening the economy, promoting healthier lifestyles, ensuring
everyone has access to the same services and opportunities, cutting
air and noise pollution, and reducing greenhouse gas
emissions.
Associated Links
Active Transportation Fund
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/trans/index-eng.html
National Active Transportation Strategy
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/trans/active-strat-actif-eng.html
Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html
Federal infrastructure investments in Quebec
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-qc-eng.html
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