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The City of Windsor is upgrading its transit system after a joint federal-provincial-municipal investment of more than $117 million.
These upgrades include improved bus stops and terminals, new technologies and a larger fleet.
This investment will also help the city purchase new hybrid electric buses and phase out old diesel ones.
“This is the largest federal investment ever in Windsor’s public transit and it comes at the most vital time when demand is growing because our community is growing. I talk to seniors, students, workers and business owners all the time who tell me reliable public transit is critical to their day to day. You see our federal government making historic investments in a modern Transit Windsor, a new bridge, and a new battery plant that is together modernizing how our community moves,” said Irek Kusmierczyk, MP for Windsor—Tecumseh.
The federal government is investing $45,527,116 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support 10 transit projects. The Government of Ontario is contributing $37,935,470 and the City of Windsor is contributing $34,315,651.
“Public Transit is obviously recognized as a necessity, and a key economic driver by all three levels of government, and these investments will go a long way to improving our rider experience. Between the transit terminal expansions and relocations to come, and the renovations to our main garage where our great staff keep the buses rolling smoothly, we’re excited to be celebrating this partnership today,” said Kieran McKenzie City Councillor and Transit Board Member.
“Transit Windsor lifts barriers to transportation for thousands of Windsorites. Today’s provincial investment reflects the strong collaboration that the Government of Ontario maintains with the City of Windsor and the Government of Canada to build transportation options for the residents of Windsor and Tecumseh.” said Andrew Dowie, MPP, Windsor-Tecumseh. |
