TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC, July 7, 2017 /CNW/ - The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that investing in public transit infrastructure is crucial to economic growth, reducing pollution and creating inclusive communities where everyone has access to public services and job opportunities.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice—Champlain and Minister of International Trade, and Julie Boulet, Minister of Tourism and the Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region, today announced an investment of nearly $4.5 million for 20 projects for the Société de transport de Trois‑Rivières under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. The Government of Canada will provide nearly $2.5 million for these projects, and the Government of Quebec will contribute nearly $2 million. The Société de transport de Trois-Rivières will provide the remaining funding.
The projects made possible through this contribution include the purchase of two hybrid buses and technologies enabling real-time communication to users. Work will also be done to improve the service centre, transfer points and accessibility throughout the system.
Once completed, these projects will improve the performance, efficiency, reliability of the Trois-Rivières transit system and make it more inclusive, in order to meet the community's immediate needs while preparing for anticipated increases in future ridership.
Quotes
"The many public transit projects announced today will help improve commute times, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the overall user experience, preparing Trois-Rivières for future growth. The Government of Canada is investing in projects that help create sustainable communities, while promoting economic development and the growth of the middle class."
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice—Champlain and Minister of International Trade, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
"The Government of Quebec's investment, together with that of the Government of Canada and the municipalities, will greatly improve transit fluidity and the user experience. These many projects will contribute to Trois-Rivières' economic growth while improving air quality and quality of life. These environmentally responsible alternatives to automobile travel will make Trois-Rivières an ideal choice for families and workers seeking a modern, sustainable and safe lifestyle."
Julie Boulet, Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region
"The Société de transport de Trois-Rivières warmly thanks the governments of Canada and Quebec for the award of these important grants, which will enable the STTR to pursue its objectives of updating the public transit service for Trois-Rivières residents'. Innovation in the development and improvement of the customer mobility experience are objectives that we are currently pursuing in the development of our new transport plan 2018. This important financial assistance will certainly help us. "
André Noël, President of the Société de transport de Trois-Rivières
Quick facts
- The Government of Canada will provide more than $180 billion in infrastructure funding over 12 years for public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, transportation that supports trade, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
- To support public transit, Budget 2017 is allocating $25.3 billion. This amount includes $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
- Over the next 10 years, the Government of Quebec plans to invest more than $91.1 billion from the province's infrastructure plan in health, education and transportation, in order to improve families' quality of life and create conditions that support innovation and economic growth.
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Backgrounder
The governments of Canada and Quebec support improved transit services in Trois-Rivières
Investment of almost $4.5 million
Public Transit Infrastructure Fund
The governments of Canada and Quebec are investing $4,488,300 in 20 projects for the Société de transport de Trois-Rivières to improve commute times, reduce air pollution, strengthen communities and grow the regional economy.
The Government of Canada is contributing $2,493,500, representing 50 percent of the total eligible costs, and the province is providing $1,994,800, representing 40 percent of the total eligible costs. The Société de transport de Trois-Rivières will provide the remaining funding.
List of new projects
| Project Name |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Funding from the STTR |
Anticipated Start Date |
| Two city buses in 2017 |
$1,064,000 |
$851,200 |
$212,800 |
April 1, 2016 |
| ITS – Real-time client information |
$435,000 |
$348,000 |
$87,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Bus washer |
$300,000 |
$240,000 |
$60,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Preparation of a transportation plan |
$120,000 |
$96,000 |
$24,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Security for service centre and transfer points |
$87,500 |
$70,000 |
$17,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Upgrade of transfer points |
$85,000 |
$68,000 |
$17,000 |
April 1, 2016 |
| Bus shelters |
$82,500 |
$66,000 |
$16,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Website |
$60,000 |
$48,000 |
$12,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Work to enhance transit accessibility |
$50,000 |
$40,000 |
$10,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Bike racks |
$35,000 |
$28,000 |
$7,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Tools/equipment |
$20,000 |
$16,000 |
$4,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Radio communication equipment |
$20,000 |
$16,000 |
$4,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Software – Fuel manager |
$20,000 |
$16,000 |
$4,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Mechanical broom |
$20,000 |
$16,000 |
$4,000 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Service vehicle |
$19,500 |
$15,600 |
$3,900 |
October 31, 2016 |
| Installation of bus information panels at stops |
$17,500 |
$14,000 |
$3,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Lift truck |
$17,500 |
$14,000 |
$3,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
| Bus shelters across STTR system |
$15,000 |
$12,000 |
$3,000 |
April 1, 2016 |
| Analysis of assignment parameters |
$12,500 |
$10,000 |
$2,500 |
April 1, 2016 |
| Analysis of potential for reserved lanes and preferential measures |
$12,500 |
$10,000 |
$2,500 |
January 1, 2017 |
Associated Links
Government of Canada's $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017: http://www.budget.gc.ca/2017/docs/plan/chap-02-en.html
Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/index-eng.html
Public Transit Infrastructure Fund: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/ptif-fitc-eng.php
Quebec Infrastructure Plan: https://www.tresor.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/PDF/budget_depenses/17-18/infrastructuresPubliquesQuebec.pdf
Twitter: @INFC_fra
Website: Infrastructure Canada
SOURCE Infrastructure Canada
Kate Monfette, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, 613 301-0894; Catherine Pellerin, Human Resources, Communications and Partnership Advisor, Société de transport de Trois-Rivières, 819 373-4533, ext 259; Chantal Carignan, Regional Policy Advisor, Office of the Minister of Tourism and the Minister Responsible for the Mauricie Region, 819 538-3349; For information: Media Relations, Communications Branch, Quebec Department of transport, sustainable mobility and transport electrification, Tel.: 418 644-4444, Montréal: 514 873-5600, Toll free: 1 866 341-5724; Infrastructure Canada, Tel.: 613 960-9251, Toll free: 1 877 250-7154, Email: [email protected]
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