Burlington, Ont.—Jan. 15, 2025— Today, the City of Burlington joined the federal government to announce a nearly $14 million investment in Burlington’s public transit infrastructure, through the Baseline Funding stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF).
The City of Burlington continues to advocate for investments in public transit and this funding will help the City make key improvements to its public transit system. As the City aims to grow Burlington Transit’s annual ridership to meet the needs of the growing local population, this funding will help with long-term planning, upgrading, replacing, or modernizing current public transit and active transportation infrastructure.
The CPTF will allow Burlington Transit to:
The Canada Public Transit Fund is the largest public transit investment in Canadian history. The Fund will deliver stable funding for municipalities and transit agencies with the resources they need to plan and implement key public transit projects that will meet their needs for decades to come.
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Quotes
Adam Van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, on behalf of the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
“Investments in public transit ensure all our residents can participate fully in the life of our community. They are good for the environment, for reducing traffic congestion and good for business, bringing workers to jobs. I am very grateful for this investment from our partners in the federal government which provides the predictable, sustainable funding we need to build a transit system for today and tomorrow.”
The Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington
“Burlington is a great place to live. It’s important that our local services can keep pace with the growing number of people that come to live in our community. That’s why the federal government is partnering with the City of Burlington to invest nearly $14 million over 10 years to ensure that the residents of Burlington can continue to enjoy modern and reliable public transit services.”
Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament for Oakville North—Burlington
“We launched the Canada Public Transit Fund to partner with communities across the country on projects that will support Canadians’ transit needs for decades to come. Our announcement today is one such example that will not only improve existing services for those travelling within Burlington but will also allow Burlington Transit to expand and meet the growing needs of the community.”
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
“Investments in public transit ensure all our residents can participate fully in the life of our community. They are good for the environment, for reducing traffic congestion and good for business, bringing workers to jobs. I am very grateful for this investment from our partners in the federal government which provides the predictable, sustainable funding we need to build a transit system for today and tomorrow.”
Deputy Mayor of Environment Rory Nisan
“As the region grows, people are seeing our traffic get worse and public transit is an important option to beat the congestion, so the federal government’s major contribution is excellent news. We need to keep going further and this long-term funding will help us build a better system.”
Commissioner, Community Services, Jacqueline Johnson
“The Canada Public Transit Fund will not only have a positive impact on our transit service, it will also back important initiatives to better prepare the City’s infrastructure and transit services for Burlington’s growing and diverse community. These funds from the federal government will support our work to make transit a more viable and efficient option for all in Burlington.”
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from L-R: Hassaan Basit, City of Burlington CAO; Jacqueline Johnson, City of Burlington, Commissioner, Community Services; Catherine Baldelli, Director, Burlington Transit; City of Burlington Ward 1 Councillor Kelvin Galbraith; City of Burlington Deputy Mayor of Environment and Ward 3 Councillor Rory Nisan; Adam Van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton; City of Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward; Gary Carr, Halton Region Chair; City of Burlington Ward 6 Councillor Angelo Bentivegna; City of Burlington Ward 4 Councillor Shawna Stolte
Links and Resources
Burlington Transit 5-Year Business Plan
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