Timmins receives funding for transit improvements

TIMMINS, ONT. — Timmins, Ont. will receive funding for three public transit projects from the federal and provincial governments.

The money will cover the purchase of a new conventional bus and the replacement of standard buses with two paratransit vehicles for Timmins Transit, indicates a July 15 release.

In addition, renovations to Timmins’ terminal transit station will modernize the facility and will include fully accessible washrooms.

The Government of Canada is investing over $960,000 in these projects through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan. The Government of Ontario is providing more than $806,000 to the projects and the City of Timmins is contributing more than $645,000.

“We are extremely pleased with, and grateful for, this funding announcement. While the total contribution of $968,000 is allocated to three distinct projects, the common link is creating greater accessibility to those utilizing Timmins Transit,” said George Pirie, mayor of Timmins, in a statement. “The new buses we’ll be able to add to our fleet will provide greater accessibility for all riders, and the terminal renovations will also improve the quality and accessibility of the transit system.”