Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments Invest in Public Transit Upgrades in St. John’s
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador – December 19, 2024 – The Government of Canada, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the City of St. John’s are investing a total of $25 million in public transit upgrades in the city.
The funding will be used to purchase 10 new electric buses, upgrade bus stops, and improve transit infrastructure throughout the city. The new buses will replace older, diesel-powered buses, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The upgraded bus stops will make it easier and more convenient for people to use public transit.
“This investment will make a real difference in the lives of people in St. John’s,” said the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South-Mount Pearl. “The new electric buses will reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and the upgraded bus stops will make it easier and more convenient for people to use public transit.”
“This investment is a key part of our plan to make Newfoundland and Labrador a more sustainable and livable province,” said the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for Newfoundland and Labrador. “We are committed to working with our partners to improve public transit in St. John’s and throughout the province.”
“This investment is a major step forward for public transit in St. John’s,” said Danny Breen, Mayor of St. John’s. “The new electric buses and upgraded bus stops will make it easier and more convenient for people to get around the city.”
The project is expected to be completed by 2026.
For more information, please contact:
Media Relations Government of Canada 613-992-4424 media@canada.ca
Media Relations Government of Newfoundland and Labrador 709-729-4720 media@gov.nl.ca
Communications City of St. John’s 709-576-8418 communications@stjohns.ca
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