Toronto — As spring and summer approach, the federal government announced an investment of more than $2.3 million towards 50 planning and design projects. This investment will provide the necessary resources for municipalities and organizations to plan for the paths, trails, footbridges, wayfinding signage, and other infrastructure they need to support more active travel in their communities.. One of the projects included …
Ottawa— To enhance road safety and promote active transportation, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) recently launched a public awareness campaign about the benefits of active transportation. The campaign will focus on enhanced personal safety, accessibility, and the health and well-being of all road users. It is supported by a combined investment of $85,000 from the federal government and the CAA. Announced …
Saint John — Residents will soon have increased access by active transportation to Saint John’s waterfront, shopping district and tourist destinations via an extension to the Harbour Passage Trail thanks to a combined investment of nearly $1.5 million from the federal government and the City of Saint John. Announced by Member of Parliament Wayne Long and Mayor Donna Reardon, this project will provide …
Kingston — New road safety measures, signage, and safety zones surrounding schools will be implemented in Kingston thanks to the investment of $240,000 from the federal government. A Master Trail and Active Transportation Plan for Trent University in Peterborough will also be developed after a federal investment of $50,000. Announced by Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, these projects will …
Toronto – Robert Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced a federal investment of $50,000 to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB Foundation) to support research into how raised cycle tracks at bus stops across Canada impact people with sight loss and developed recommendations for the …
Edmonton – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced a federal investment of $150,000 to support three active transportation projects in Alberta. Funding will support Ever Active Schools in developing an Active School Charter in Leduc to better govern resources and responsibilities of local school boards and the municipality in promoting active school travel. By enhancing …
Oakville – Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Oakville North-Burlington, and Allan Elgar, Councillor, Town of Oakville, announced a federal investment of more than $1 million to upgrade the Crosstown trail in Oakville. This investment will enable the widening and paving of a four kilometre section of the Crosstown Trail from Khalsa Gate to …
