Today, Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John-Rothesay, and John MacKenzie, Deputy Mayor of Saint John, announced a federal investment of more than $150,000 to improve Saint John's active transportation infrastructure.
Through this investment, the City will prepare a plan to identify locations within Saint John where there is a need for crosswalks and incorporate them with accessible design features; put together a road safety strategy that will focus on educating residents and improving safety for all transportation modes, including active transportation; and create a strategy to prioritize and construct missing sections of sidewalks and trails around the City.
This investment will support active transportation options, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reinforce the City of Saint John's transportation plan, MoveSJ, that will guide transportation infrastructure investments within the City for the next 25 years.
Funding announced today contributes to Canada's National Active Transportation Strategy by supporting activities that will help expand networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
