Edmonton — Communities across the country are developing strategies to minimise greenhouse gas emissions, including lowering carbon emissions caused by public transportation. Minister Randy Boissonnault, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, City of Edmonton, and Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a combined investment of more than $1.29 million for zero emission public transit planning.
Through this investment, the City of Edmonton will complete analysis and planning activities to develop a comprehensive strategy to transition to a full fleet of zero emission public transit buses. The planning project will include an examination of fuel cell hydrogen propulsion technologies and will help the City gain an understanding of the socio-economic, environmental and technological considerations associated with transitioning its bus fleet to zero emission. These efforts will help the City meet its commitment to transition to a low-carbon future and to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
By investing in zero emission public transit systems, the Government of Canada is making clean and affordable transportation available in communities across Canada, growing our country’s economy, and improving the lives of Canadians.
“Supporting vibrant communities like ours starts with expanding clean and affordable transport options. Today’s funding announcement does just that by planning for the growth of Edmonton’s green transit infrastructure. This investment will lead to good paying jobs and healthier communities.” – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities