KELOWNA, BC, August 12, 2021 / CNW / – The safety and well-being of Canadians are important to the governments of. top priority Canada and British Columbia. Investing in public transport infrastructure at this unprecedented time is an opportunity to create jobs, fuel economic growth, and make our communities more inclusive and resilient.
Today, Honorable Carla Qualtrough, Secretary of State for Employment, Labor Development and Inclusion of People with Disabilities, on behalf of Honorable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Honorable Rob Fleming, BC Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, jointly sponsored $ 282,500 Installation of two shelters for the new RapidBus station on Highway 97 and Sexsmith Road in Kelowna, BC
These canopies will improve the comfort and safety of transit users through upgrades that provide protection from the elements, as well as better lighting and seating. Better accessibility will help more people use public transport to commute.
By investing in Canada Infrastructure area of the public transport infrastructure plan, the government of Canada invested $ 113,000. The government of British Columbia invested $ 169,500 In this project.
Quotes
“Investing in British Columbia’s public transport system is an essential part of growing our economy, creating quality jobs and building communities where people can get to where they need to go cleaner, more cheaply. These two new shelters will improve the commuting experience. ”For Kelowna Residents and help the environment at the same time. Our infrastructure plan seeks to invest in thousands of projects that will create jobs and build cleaner, more inclusive communities across the country. “
The Honorable Carla Qualtrough, Minister for Employment, Labor Development and Inclusion of People with Disabilities, on behalf of the Honorable Catherine McKenna, Minister for Infrastructure and Communities
“These new accommodations will be a welcome addition too Kelownas RapidBus Network and BC are grateful for the ongoing support of the federal government in our investments in local public transport. The expansion of our province’s RapidBus networks is just one of the innovative ways BC is making public transport faster, more efficient and more affordable for families. Investing in public transport is critical to building cleaner, greener and fairer communities. “
The Honorable Rob Fleming, BC Minister for Transport and Infrastructure
“Bus shelters offer people a safe place to wait for the bus and are an important part of the transport infrastructure Kelownato help encourage more people to choose public transport and make our neighborhoods more accessible and inclusive. ”
His adoration Colin Basran, Mayor of Kelowna
Fast facts
- Through the Investing in Canada plan, the federal government is investing more than $ 180 billion Over 12 years in public transport projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and traffic routes and Canada rural and northern communities.
- Throughout BC the government of Canada invested more than $ 4.4 billion in over 600 infrastructure projects as part of investing in Canada to plan.
- on February 10, 2021announced the federal government $ 14.9 billion for public transport projects over the next eight years, including $ 3 billion per year in permanent funding for Canadian communities from 2026-27. Large-scale transportation projects allow large urban centers to expand transportation systems to keep pace with population growth and better serve public transportation users.
Related links
Invest in Canada Plan a project plan
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map
Federal infrastructure investments in British Columbia
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-bc-eng.html#1
Invest in Canada: Canada Long-term infrastructure plan
http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html
Investing in new public transport to build strong communities, tackle climate change and create new jobs everywhere Canada
https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2021/02/10/new-public-transit-investments-build-strong-communities-fight-climate
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