Six rural Albertan communities will undertake transit purchases and planning projects after an investment of $730,538 from the federal government through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF).
In Lac Ste. Anne County, funding will enable the purchase of a mini-bus for the Lac Ste. Anne Métis Community Association. The mini-bus will provide on-demand transit services for local seniors and Elders. Funding will also support two other transit purchases in the province; two electric vehicles and charging stations for the Kehewin Cree Nation to enhance on-reserve transit and health-related travel to other municipalities and an accessible van for the Edson Senior's Transportation Society to ensure seniors and individuals with disabilities have dependable access to essential services.
In Medicine Hat, funding will develop an implementation plan to support the delivery of local adaptive transit services, ensuring their efficiency and effectiveness. Other transit planning projects include transit needs and feasibility studies for Tribal Chief Ventures Inc. and the Town of Vegreville.
The RTSF supports initiatives that enhance access to public transit, helping residents of rural, remote, Indigenous and Northern communities conduct their day-to-day activities. By improving the availability and reliability of public transit options, the RTSF helps build stronger, more connected communities across the country.
