Backgrounder: Pumping up support for active transportation; Canada, Ontario and London partner for major investments
Backgrounder
The federal government is investing $9,800,000 through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support five active transportation projects across London, Ontario. The Government of Ontario is contributing $8,165,850 and the City of London is investing $6,534,150.
Project Information:
Project Name |
Project Details |
Federal Funding |
Provincial Funding |
Municipal Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cycling Improvements Along London Streets |
Building 13 kilometres of new cycling lanes on the road or in the boulevard of Bradley Avenue, Cheapside Street, and Central Avenue |
$5,600,000 |
$4,666,200 |
$3,733,800 |
| South Branch Thames Valley Parkway Extension |
Expanding the south branch of the Thames Valley Parkway trail system by 750 metres. The new promenade will be constructed through the Old Victoria Hospital Lands in downtown London. |
$1,800,000 |
$1,499,850 |
$1,200,150 |
| Intersection Accessibility Improvements |
Improving accessibility of six to nine existing signalized intersections in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. |
$1,720,000 |
$1,433,190 |
$1,146,810 |
| New Pedestrian Crossings |
Upgrading traffic control devices to meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requirements at 20-35 pedestrians crossings. |
$600,000 |
$499,950 |
$400,050 |
| New Bicycle Parking |
Planning, designing and constructing one to three bike parking structures with 60-75 parking spaces, locking features, shelter, benches, lighting and signage. |
$80,000 |
$66,660 |
$53,340 |
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