NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF BURLINGTON
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Because the Metropolis of Burlington continues to advocate for infrastructure investments, it’s happy to announce a mixed funding of almost $17 million with the federal and provincial governments. These investments assist improved and greener public transit. In addition they higher put together town’s infrastructure and transit companies to assist the long run wants of Burlington’s rising and numerous group.
What this funding means for Burlington residents:
New transit buses and greener public transit – 15 new standard, hybrid, and electrical buses that may substitute getting older automobiles and develop the capability of the native public transit system. This initiative helps create a extra wholesome and sustainable group and helps the Metropolis’s efforts to enhance our pure atmosphere and take motion on local weather change. These investments transfer the Metropolis of Burlington in direction of decarbonization of our transit fleet. 4 of the 15 buses can be electrical and a part of a pilot mission.
Transit route enlargement and repair enhancements – Including new buses to Burlington’s fleet permits for transit route enlargement and repair enhancements. This makes transit a extra viable and environment friendly possibility for residents. It additionally permits Burlington Transit to supply extra frequent service (15 and 20 minute frequency).
New specialised transit automobiles to assist riders – By including six specialised transit automobiles to the fleet, the Metropolis of Burlington can present extra service to our riders who are usually not ready to make use of standard buses. With door-to-door service, these specialised transit automobiles might help meet the wants of our altering and getting older group.
Enhancements to digital signage at Burlington bus stops – This consists of new digital signage with actual time schedules and subsequent bus info. This enhancement will assist an improved passenger expertise.
In 2019, the Metropolis of Burlington was the recipient of funds beneath the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, an initiative involving all three ranges of presidency. These funds helped the Metropolis full quite a lot of initiatives, together with the next:
Burlington Transit 5-Yr Enterprise Plan
Specialised transit automobiles enlargement to raised service the altering demographic in Burlington and the growing want for door-to-door, specialised service
Standard transit automobile enlargement
Standard transit automobile alternative
Fast Information
The federal authorities is investing $6,782,156 by the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Authorities of Ontario is investing $5,651,231 and the Metropolis of Burlington is contributing $4,522,003. This funding is a results of the Metropolis of Burlington submitting purposes to obtain these monies in 2022.
This funding helps the constructing, enlargement and upgrading of city transit networks in Burlington.
Public transit investments in Burlington helps the Burlington Transit 5-Yr Enterprise Plan centered on deliberate group development, service enlargement and connection to the Metropolis’s Built-in Mobility Plan and Burlington’s Local weather Motion Plan. Service enlargement helps assist transit development the place there may be growth of communities across the Main Transit Station Areas (MTSAs). It additionally helps the Metropolis attain its aim of being internet carbon impartial by 2050, whereas supporting a rising inhabitants and connecting the group.
From 2019 to 2023, there was a 21 per cent improve in transit ridership in Burlington, exceeding pre-pandemic ranges in 2023 and trending greater in 2024.
Burlington’s inhabitants is anticipated to develop by over 40 per cent within the subsequent 25 years. This funding will assist present and future generations.
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Quotes
The Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities – “Transit use in Burlington is on the rise, with many residents relying on it everyday to access work, school and vital services. The federal government is proud to support expansion and improvements to the local public transit system so it can continue to meet the needs of our growing city for years to come.”
Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North—Burlington – “A modernized transit fleet for Burlington will contribute to a more sustainable, accessible and connected city for everyone. Public transportation is part of the federal government’s plan to build competitive and productive communities in the green economy.”
Adam Van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton – “Transit projects do more than move people from one place to another—they shape the future of cities, reduce environmental footprints, boost local economies, and create lasting connections within communities. Investments like today create sustainable, accessible, and vibrant urban lives.”
Natalie Pierre, Member of Provincial Parliament for Burlington – “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making historic investments in transit because we know affordable, reliable and accessible transportation is the backbone of strong communities. Today’s investment to support the purchase of new transit vehicles will help the residents of Burlington get where they need to go, when they need to get there.”
Effie Triantafilopoulos, Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville North—Burlington – “The funding we are announcing today will allow the City of Burlington to offer more transit service and connect more people to jobs, opportunities and the people that matter to them. These new hybrid and electric buses will support Burlington’s goals of reducing emissions, creating healthy communities and making public transit more convenient for people.”
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward – “The Metropolis of Burlington is poised for vital inhabitants development. It’s more and more essential for municipalities to spend money on transit system enlargement to assist rising communities in attending to and from their properties, locations of employment, and different business and leisure amenities. By means of these strategic investments, we’re taking proactive steps in direction of growing mobility companies which might be dependable, environment friendly and revolutionary for Burlington residents. On the identical time, we’re lowering our carbon footprint and selling the long-term sustainability of our transit community.”
Catherine Baldelli, Director, Transit – “These investments have a optimistic impression on our transit service and assist us make essential strides to make public transit greener. The Metropolis continues to advocate to make sure our initiatives are thought-about for funding streams that may make a distinction for our group. These funds from the federal and provincial governments will assist our work to make transit a extra viable and environment friendly possibility for all in Burlington.”
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