Peterborough will be getting funding to enhance its public transit system.
As part of an announcement on Thursday, Peterborough, along with Trent Hills, Cornwall and Kingston received a combined investment of $83 million.
The federal government is investing $30,110,927 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Ontario is contributing $25,131,436. The municipalities of Cornwall, Kingston, Peterborough, and Trent Hills are contributing a combined $28,543,027.
Peterborough Transit is boosting its fleet with new diesel-powered buses and upgrading its main transit terminal for greater safety and comfort. Accessible features, such as smooth concrete pads, sidewalk connections, and transit shelters, are also being installed at bus stops.
“The City of Peterborough is proud to partner with the federal and provincial governments to invest in our public transit system. By improving reliability, accessibility, and the user experience, we are making it easier for people to get to work, school, home, and to access essential services in our community,” said Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal.
The Municipality of Trent Hills is acquiring a transit vehicle to support its accessible rural transit program, which provides community members an affordable way to access social opportunities and essential services.
Also, Cornwall Transit is upgrading the rider experience with new bus shelters, concrete pads, and bus signs in high-traffic areas, while also supporting the transit system with new technology and software. Kingston Transit is adding 13 battery-electric buses to its fleet and improving pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, including new off-road trails, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings. The city will also build new transit stations and bus shelters.
