Federal government commits nearly $14 million to the City of Burlington through the new Canada Public Transit Fund

BURLINGTON, ON, Jan. 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Member of Parliament Adam Van Koeverden, alongside Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, announced nearly $14 million in funding for Burlington's public transit infrastructure through the Baseline Funding stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF).

This funding, which will be delivered over 10 years from 2026 until 2036, will help advance key improvements to Burlington's public transit system. As the City aims to grow Burlington Transit's annual ridership to meet the needs of the growing local population, providing predictable funding will help with long-term planning. Funding will also contribute toward upgrading, replacing, or modernizing current public transit and active transportation infrastructure. Baseline funding is conditional on the City of Burlington submitting a capital plan, and the subsequent signing of a funding agreement.

The Canada Public Transit Fund is the largest public transit investment in Canadian history. It is designed to meet the unique needs of communities of all sizes, from large metropolitan areas to mid-size and smaller communities, including rural, remote, northern and Indigenous communities. The CPTF will deliver stable funding for municipalities and transit agencies, providing them 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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"Public transit is a key part of supporting growing communities. Canadians need access to modern, affordable and updated public transit services that provide a reliable way to get to work, school or around their communities. Investments through the Canada Public Transit Fund are supporting municipalities across Ontario and Canada with predictable funding so they can continue to grow and expand transit services."

Adam Van Koeverden, Member of Parliament for Milton, on behalf of the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

"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."

The Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for 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."