Rural communities across Saskatchewan will soon establish or expand their public transit offerings after a federal investment of $6.1 million.
Announced by Minister Sean Fraser, these 11 projects will help residents get around easily and conveniently.
Investing in public transit infrastructure is fundamental to economic growth, reducing air pollution, and creating more inclusive communities, where everyone has access to the same opportunities. Many of the communities will benefit from public transit for the first time, while others will be expanding their networks or adding accessible buses to their fleets.
The Muskowekwan First Nation will purchase a 45-passenger passenger bus and two smaller vehicles, including one which will be wheelchair accessible. They will also build a new garage to house them.
The Rural Transit Solutions Fund will support the Montreal Lake Cree Nation in purchasing a bus and a wheelchair accessible van.
Additional communities across rural Saskatchewan, including Humboldt, Gravelbourg, and Kamsack, will also benefit from investments in their public transit systems.
