Saskatoon receives federal funding for transportation projects – Saskatoon | 24CA News
Saskatoon’s Active Transportation Plan is receiving $200,000 from the authorities of Canada to assist tackle infrastructure for strolling, biking and different modes of lively transportation.
The cash is being divvied up equally between 4 initiatives throughout town:
- Millar Avenue from forty third Street to Marquis Drive: A planning venture that features evaluation, engagement and design of a multi-use pathway.
- College Drive from Preston Avenue to McOrmond Drive: A feasibility evaluation to find out lively transportation crossings at interchanges and rail crossings.
- Victoria Avenue from Taylor Street to Ruth Street: A planning venture that features evaluation, engagement, and design of pedestrian enhancements and an all ages and skills biking facility.
- Active Transportation Street Team: Provide an schooling program in regards to the guidelines of the street and the present bike community.
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“Residents of Saskatoon increasingly walk, bike, drive or use public transportation to get to their destinations. Our government is investing in these projects to ensure their commutes are safe and pleasant, and to encourage more people to take up active transportation. It is good for our health and for our environment,” stated Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc.
“This funding focuses on planning and education projects, which supports the goals of the Active Transportation Plan to have more places for walking and cycling safely, to build a culture for active transportation, and to encourage more people to walk and ride a bike,” stated Jay Magus, director of transportation.
According to the City of Saskatoon’s web site, the transportation plan focuses on providing extra and safer locations to stroll and cycle, and inspiring different types of lively transportation.
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