The City of Hamilton's transit network has increased transit capacity with the completion and opening of the new Birch Transit Centre, a $390.4-million Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) maintenance and storage facility.
Funding for the project was provided through investments from all three levels of government. This includes a contribution of $142.8 million from the Government of Canada, $92.6 million from the Government of Ontario, and $155 million from the City of Hamilton.
The new facility is a key component of the City of Hamilton's ongoing efforts to expand and modernize its transit system through HSR Next and lays the groundwork for the transit system to accommodate Hamilton's growing population and to improve service reliability.
Investments in public transit help Canadians get where they need to be, create new manufacturing and construction jobs, reduce pollution, and make life more affordable.
