Today, Joanne Thompson, Member of Parliament for St. John's East, the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Danny Breen, Mayor of the City of St. John's, announced a joint investment of more than $27.8 million to enhance St. John's public transit infrastructure.
This funding will support the purchase of 8 accessible hybrid transit buses which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change while increasing wheelchair accessibility on conventional transit service in St. John's.
Funding will also go towards the construction of shared-use paths throughout the city. This includes construction of the Kelly's Brook shared-use path from Kings Bridge Road to Columbus Drive to create a continuous 5 km active transportation route comfortable for use by people of all ages and abilities. The project also includes installation of lighting, rest areas, trailheads, signage and wayfinding. Once completed, this project will offer residents of St. John's more options for their daily travels while also promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
