L-R: Tom Vair, CAO; MPP Ross Romano; MP Terry Sheehan; Mayor Matthew Shoemaker; Brent, Director of Community Services; Nicole Maione, Manager of Transit and Parking)
The City of Sault Ste. Marie will soon receive upgrades to its municipal transit after a combined investment of almost $7.8 million from the federal government, the provincial government, and City of Sault Ste. Marie.
This was announced by Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, Ross Romano, Member of Provincial Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, and His Worship Matthew Shoemaker, Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie.
“Transit is one of the most important municipal services, and financial assistance from our government partners will help the City implement badly needed upgrades that will ensure we can better support the movement of people throughout Sault Ste. Marie – whether it be to and from work, appointments, essential or recreational services.” said, Matthew Shoemaker, Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie
“This is great news for Sault Ste. Marie. Investing in public transit infrastructure is fundamental to economic growth, reducing air pollution, and creating inclusive communities, where everyone has access to public services and employment opportunities.” said, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
The project will bring the fleet new electric buses and a charging station, diesel buses, paratransit buses, and passenger vans resulting in vehicles on the road that produce less air pollution, use less fuel, and have lower maintenance costs compared to their existing vehicles. The new buses will also give riders with mobility needs greater independence and help them easily connect to community services. The City will also upgrade its maintenance equipment and service vehicles.
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is building a cleaner and more accessible public transit network across the province. We’re investing historic amounts in municipal transit, including right here in Sault Ste. Marie, to deliver safer, more reliable transit options that connect people to things that matter most to them.” said, Ross Romano, Member of Provincial Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, on behalf of Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation
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