Burlington — Burlington’s transit fleet will be greener following a combined investment of nearly $17 million from the federal and provincial governments, along with the City of Burlington.
These investments will support the purchase of 15 conventional, hybrid, and electric buses that will replace aging infrastructure and expand the capacity of the local public transit system. It will also support the addition of four specialized transit vehicles offering riders door-to-door service to better service community needs. Creating an environmentally friendly, safe and robust public transit system will help Burlington meet its goal of being net carbon neutral by 2050, while supporting a growing population and connecting the community.
Municipalities across Canada are embracing the clean economies that will help make them competitive and productive in the 21st century. By supporting initiatives to green local public transit systems, we are building stronger, safer, healthier and more affordable communities.
“Transit use in Burlington is on the rise, with many residents relying on it everyday to access work, school and vital services. The federal government is proud to support expansion and improvements to the local public transit system so it can continue to meet the needs of our growing city for years to come.” – Karina Gould, MP for Burlington, on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities