Federal government invests in active transportation and accessibility improvements in Alberton

TOWN OF ALBERTON, PE, Oct. 13, 2026 /CNW/ -- Residents in Alberton will soon welcome a new active transportation trail after an investment of more than $250,000 from the federal government.

This was announced by Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont; and His Worship, Hector MacLeod, Mayor of Alberton.

The project involves the construction of an approximately 680-meters-long and 2.5-meter-wide active transportation trail along one side of a new street that will provide access to a new subdivision with 20 residential lots, a large commercial lot, and a future sports complex building with a soccer field.

The active transportation trail is designed to accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, and other non-motorized users, and will offer added comfort and safety. The installation of a curb and gutter will facilitate effective drainage and will serve as a physical barrier between the street and the trail, to ensure better safety for users by preventing vehicles from encroaching onto the trail. In addition, crosswalks will be constructed for the safety and convenience of all users.

Quotes

"The Government of Canada is committed to supporting active transportation infrastructure that will create safer, more accessible trails for pedestrians and cyclists. This investment in a new trail that will connect to the future multi-purpose sport complex in Alberton will support healthier communities, help reduce congestion, and support economic development."
Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont

"On behalf of the Town of Alberton, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Government of Canada for its funding support for the Active Transportation Trail in the Town of Alberton project, which was approved as one of the first projects under the Government of Canada's Public Transit Fund for active pathways.

This support represents an important step toward creating safer, more accessible opportunities for residents to walk, cycle, and enjoy the outdoors. The proposed trail will help promote active, healthy lifestyles, encourage community connections, and contribute to a healthier and more vibrant community for residents of all ages.

We sincerely thank the Government of Canada for recognizing the importance of active transportation and investing in projects that support healthy, sustainable communities. We look forward to moving this project forward and seeing the positive benefits it will bring to the Town of Alberton and its residents.

Thank you for your continued commitment to supporting communities across Canada."
His Worship Hector MacLeod, Mayor, Town of Alberton

Quick Facts

• The federal government is investing $253,200 in this project through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), and the Town of Alberton is contributing $158,800. 
• The ATF supports projects that build new and expanded networks of pathways, sidewalks, bike lanes and trails to support affordable, greener, and healthier options for Canadians to access their communities by walking, cycling, and through the use of human-powered or hybrid mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, e-bikes, rollerblades, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and more. 
• A minimum of 10% of ATF's funding is allocated to projects that benefit Indigenous populations and communities.
• The ATF supports the National Active Transportation Strategy, the country's first strategic approach for promoting active transportation and its benefits. It uses data-driven and evidence-based investments to build new and expanded active transportation networks, while supporting equitable and sustainable travel options.
• The federal government also launched the Active Transportation Online Hub. This webpage provides resources related to active transportation, such as data and research, policies, success stories on projects across Canada, and information on the federal government's active transportation investments.
• The Government of Canada is taking concrete actions to strengthen the economy by investing in Canadians and supporting Canadian businesses.
• Federal actions are creating good jobs, accelerating home building and helping communities grow across the country.
• The funding announced today builds on the federal government's work through the Atlantic Growth Strategy to create well-paying jobs and strengthen local economies.
• Project funding is subject to the signing of a contribution agreement between the Government of Canada and the recipient. Final project parameters, including scope and funding, may be modified as negotiations advance.
• Federal funding is conditional on fulfilling all requirements related to consultation with Indigenous groups and environmental assessment obligations.

Associated links

Active Transportation Fund
https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/trans/index-eng.html 

National Active Transportation Strategy
https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/trans/active-strat-actif-eng.html 

Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html 

Housing and Infrastructure Project Map
https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html

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Contacts: For more information (media only), please contact: Arianna Durgerian, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, [email protected]; Media Relations, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, 613-960-9251, Toll free: 1-877-250-7154, Email: [email protected]; Donna Thomson, Town of Alberton, 902-853-2720, [email protected]