Governments of Canada and Quebec invest over $1 million to improve public transit in Lévis
Lévis, Quebec, February 11, 2025 – The governments of Canada and Quebec are investing over $1 million to improve public transit in Lévis. This investment will help to make public transit more accessible, efficient, and reliable for residents and visitors.
The funding will be used to purchase new buses, upgrade bus stops, and improve the frequency of service on key routes. This will help to reduce wait times and make it easier for people to get around the city.
“Public transit is essential to our community,” said Jean-François Gosselin, Mayor of Lévis. “This investment will help us to improve the quality of service and make it easier for people to get where they need to go.”
The Government of Canada is providing $540,000 for this project through the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. The Government of Quebec is providing $483,000.
“Public transit is a key part of our plan to build a more sustainable and inclusive community,” said François-Philippe Champagne, Member of Parliament for Lévis-Lotbinière. “This investment will help to make public transit more accessible and reliable for everyone.”
“We are committed to improving the quality of life for all Quebecers,” said Geneviève Guilbault, Minister of Transport for Quebec. “This investment will help to make public transit a more attractive option for residents and visitors alike.”
The project is expected to be completed by 2026.
Contact information:
Office of the Mayor of Lévis 418-835-4141 cabinetdumaire@ville.levis.qc.ca
Public Transit Infrastructure Fund 1-877-250-7154 info@ptif-fitc.ca
Additional information:
The Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) is a $2.75 billion program that provides funding for public transit infrastructure projects across Canada. The PTIF is part of the Government of Canada’s Investing in Canada Plan, a $180 billion investment in infrastructure over 12 years.
The PTIF is designed to help municipalities improve the quality and efficiency of their public transit systems. The program can be used to fund a wide range of projects, including the purchase of new buses, the upgrade of bus stops, and the improvement of the frequency of service on key routes.
The Government of Quebec is committed to improving public transit in the province. The province has invested over $1 billion in public transit infrastructure since 2014. This investment has helped to improve the quality of service and make it easier for people to get around Quebec.
Governments of Canada and Quebec invest over $1 million to improve public transit in Lévis
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