WINDSOR, ONT. — The City of Windsor is upgrading its transit system after a joint federal-provincial-municipal investment of more than $117 million.
The upgrades include improved bus stops and terminals, new technologies and a larger fleet with new hybrid electric buses, stated a release.
The federal government is allocating $45.52 million through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support 10 transit projects. The Government of Ontario is contributing $37.9 million and the City of Windsor is contributing $34.3 million.
Approximately $18 million will be spent on transit garage site work, exterior renovations, garage upgrades and electrical improvements, with other terminal upgrades and expansions also funded.
The province is also spending $50 million to build a new interchange at Banwell Road and the E.C. Row Expressway in the city.
The Banwell interchange will improve access to the city’s new vehicle battery plant while also supporting supply chain businesses across Windsor and the new Windsor-Essex hospital.
“Public transit is obviously recognized as a necessity, and a key economic driver, by all three levels of government, and these investments will go a long way to improving our rider experience. Between the transit terminal expansions and relocations to come, and the renovations to our main garage where our great staff keep the buses rolling smoothly, we’re excited to be celebrating this partnership today,” stated city coun. Kieran McKenzie, a transit board member, in a statement.
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