SAANICH, B.C. – The governments of Canada and British Columbia are investing $20 million towards roadwork in the Greater Victoria region on Vancouver Island.
Funding will support road improvements to facilitate initial development of the Uptown Mobility Hub, the region’s principal RapidBus node, including construction of approximately six bus stops and shelters, two of which will be on the Trans-Canada Highway, and dedicated bus lanes, a release said.
Crosswalks and intersections surrounding the node will also be improved along with construction of new multi-use pathways to build connections to an adjacent regional trail network.
“We know the South Island is only getting busier. That’s why residents and commuters need to be able to count on a hub that allows them to get to and from home, work and school easily and quickly. Our improvements along Ravine Way, along with our transit-oriented development at Uptown Shopping Centre, will transform this area into a mobility hub that supports faster travel, easier connections and better livability for everyone,” said B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Rob Fleming in a statement.
The federal government is investing $4.5 million through its Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and the B.C. government is investing $15.5 million.
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