Canada and Quebec Support Improved Transit Service in Longueuil

Longueuil, Quebec, July 6, 2017—The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that investing in public transit infrastructure is crucial to economic growth, reducing pollution and creating inclusive communities where everyone has access to public services and job opportunities.

Sherry Romanado, Member of Parliament for Longueuil‒Charles-LeMoyne, and Nicole Ménard, Member of the National Assembly for Laporte and Chair of the Quebec Government Caucus, today announced an investment of more than $62.4 million for 34 projects for the Réseau de transport de Longueuil under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. The Government of Canada will provide nearly $34.7 million for these projects, and the Government of Quebec will contribute more than $27.7 million. The Réseau de transport de Longueuil will provide the remaining funds.

The projects made possible through this contribution include the purchase of 40 hybrid buses, 30 of which will be used on bus route 90 to replace buses that are at the end of their service life. Work will also be done to improve operation and maintenance centres, provide information access systems and Wi-Fi on buses, and make vehicles and stations more accessible to those with reduced mobility.

Once completed, these projects will make the Longueuil public transit network more reliable, effective and inclusive, meeting the community’s immediate needs while preparing for anticipated ridership increases in the future.

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These public transit projects will help improve commute times and enhance the overall experience of South Shore users, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Having an efficient, reliable and efficient transit system is essential to the quality of life of the residents of the South Shore and the growth of our region. This is a priority issue for the population, and today, through these investments, our government is responding!

Sherry Romanado, Member of Parliament for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

The Government of Quebec’s investment, together with that of the Government of Canada and the municipalities, will greatly improve transit fluidity and the user experience. These many projects will contribute to Longueuil’s economic growth while improving air quality and quality of life. These environmentally responsible alternatives to automobile travel will make Longueuil an ideal choice for families and workers seeking a modern, sustainable and safe lifestyle.

Nicole Ménard, Member of the National Assembly for Laporte and Chair of the Quebec Government Caucus, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification

We welcome this announcement, which demonstrates our agreement on the importance and urgency of prioritizing public transport. The investments announced today are timely and will help us make a difference in the fight against climate change.

Caroline St-Hilaire, Mayor of Longueuil

Quick Facts

The Government of Canada will provide more than $180 billion in infrastructure funding over 12 years for public transit, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, transportation that supports trade, and Canada’s rural and northern communities.

To support public transit, Budget 2017 proposes $25.3 billion. This amount includes $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
Over the next ten years, the Government of Quebec plans to invest more than $91.1 billion from the province’s infrastructure plan in health, education and transportation, in order to improve families’ quality of life and create conditions that support innovation and economic growth.

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Financial details and list of projects

Associated Links

Government of Canada’s $180-billion+ infrastructure plan in Budget 2017: http://www.budget.gc.ca/2017/docs/plan/chap-02-en.html

Federal investments in infrastructure projects in Quebec: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/map-carte/index-eng.html

Public Transit Infrastructure Fund: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/ptif-fitc-eng.php

Quebec Infrastructure Plan: https://www.tresor.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/PDF/budget_depenses/17-18/infrastructuresPubliquesQuebec.pdf

Contacts

Kate Monfette

Director of Communications

Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

613-301-0894