Ottawa – The federal government is investing $9,800,000 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support five active transportation projects across London, Ontario. The Government of Ontario is contributing $8,165,850 and the City of London is investing $6,534,150.
Project Information:
| Project Name | Project Details | Federal Funding | Provincial Funding | Municipal Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cycling Improvements Along London Streets | Building 13 kilometres of new cycling lanes on the road or in the boulevard of Bradley Avenue, Cheapside Street, and Central Avenue | $5,600,000 | $4,666,200 | $3,733,800 |
| South Branch Thames Valley Parkway Extension | Expanding the south branch of the Thames Valley Parkway trail system by 750 metres. The new promenade will be constructed through the Old Victoria Hospital Lands in downtown London. | $1,800,000 | $1,499,850 | $1,200,150 |
| Intersection Accessibility Improvements | Improving accessibility of six to nine existing signalized intersections in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. | $1,720,000 | $1,433,190 | $1,146,810 |
| New Pedestrian Crossings | Upgrading traffic control devices to meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requirements at 20-35 pedestrians crossings. | $600,000 | $499,950 | $400,050 |
| New Bicycle Parking | Planning, designing and constructing one to three bike parking structures with 60-75 parking spaces, locking features, shelter, benches, lighting and signage. | $80,000 | $66,660 | $53,340 |