Promise History
3.05.60 - “A re-elected Liberal government will continue to transform public transit in Canada by: Advancing a National Active Transportation Strategy to build bike lanes, wider sidewalks, pathways, and multi-use trails”
25-Jan-2024
“To enhance road safety and promote active transportation, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) recently launched a public awareness campaign about the benefits of active transportation. The campaign will focus on enhanced personal safety, accessibility, and the health and well-being of all road users. […] The federal government is investing $50,000 in this project through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), and the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is contributing $35,000. “
16-Jan-2024
“Residents will soon have increased access by active transportation to Saint John’s waterfront, shopping district and tourist destinations via an extension to the Harbour Passage Trail thanks to a combined investment of nearly $1.5 million from the federal government and the City of Saint John. […] The federal government is investing $813,540 in this project through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), and the City of Saint John is contributing $681,460. “
10-Jan-2024
“The Rural Municipality of Wellington has completed a feasibility and viability study to identify transit recommendations. The municipality will also expand the Sunset Drive sidewalk to enable safer pedestrian access to local businesses on this major road. These two projects are the result of a combined investment of $429,110 from the federal government and the Rural Municipality of Wellington. […] The federal government is investing $259,958 in these projects through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF) ($239,958) and the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) ($20,000), and the Rural Municipality of Wellington is contributing $169,152”
10-Jan-2024
“Active transportation projects will provide healthy and convenient travel options in Whitehorse and Watson Lake, after a combined investment of more than $14 million from the governments of Canada and Yukon and communities. […] The federal government is investing $10,543,440 in these projects through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), the territorial government is contributing $2,430,834, and the City of Whitehorse is investing $1,200,000. The Town of Watson Lake and Liard First Nation are each contributing $34,583. “
15-Nov-2023
“Active transportation projects will provide healthy and affordable transportation options for three communities in British Columbia, thanks to the combined investment of $869,950 from the Government of Canada, the City of Vancouver, and Powell River Community Forest. Announced by Minister Kamal Khera, these projects will improve residents’ quality of life by planning and building active travel networks that will help build more sustainable communities”
15-Nov-2023
“The Harmony Creek Trail in the City of Oshawa will be extended by approximately 1 km of paved trail and a new bridge will be built over Harmony Creek, thanks to a combined investment of $2.5 million from the federal government and the City of Oshawa. Announced by Parliamentary Secretary Ryan Turnbull and His Worship Dan Carter, this project will provide expanded opportunities for residents to be active, enjoy nature, and explore the Oshawa”
Bridging Active Transportation in the City of Oshawa-Infrastructure Canada
20-Oct-2023
« Le plan de transport durable de la région de Peel va de l’avant grâce à un investissement de plus de 1,5 million de dollars du gouvernement du Canada et de la municipalité régionale de Peel. […] Cet investissement s’inscrit dans le cadre de la Stratégie nationale de transport actif du Canada. »
19-Oct-2023
“Five active transportation projects across Manitoba’s Interlake region will benefit from a federal investment of more than $1.1 million, as announced today by the Honourable Dan Vandal. […] This investment is part of Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy”
11-Oct-2023
“Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the department is now accepting applications for nearly $4.4 million in funding through the Environmental Damages Fund to support projects in the province of Quebec that will help reduce transportation-related air pollution. […] This initiative complements the Government of Canada’s commitment to take action to increase active transportation across the country through the first National Active Transportation Strategy”
29-Sep-2023
“Today, Robert Oliphant, Member of Parliament for Don Valley West on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities announced a federal investment of $50,000 to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB Foundation) to support research into how raised cycle tracks at bus stops across Canada impact people with sight loss and developed recommendations for the construction of future raised cycle tracks in Canada. […] Funding announced today contributes to Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy by supporting activities that will help expand networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges”
20-Sep-2023
“Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced a federal investment of $150,000 to support three active transportation projects in Alberta. […] The investments announced today contribute to Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy by supporting planning and engagement activities that help expand networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges”
15-Sep-2023
“Today, Majid Jowhari, Member of Parliament for Richmond Hill, and His Worship David West, Mayor of the City of Richmond Hill, announced a combined investment of $6.1 million to support the construction of a new pathway and footbridge in the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory (RHDDO) park. […] Funding announced today contributes to Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy by supporting activities that will help expand networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges”
09-Aug-2023
“Today, Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minster of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, and April Jeffs, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission, announced a federal investment of $50,000 to support a replacement strategy for nine sets of wooden staircases in Queenston Heights Park. […] The investment announced today contributes to Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy by supporting the expansion of networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges”
27-Jul-2023
“Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, Russell Mack, Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Electoral Area C Director, and His Worship Mike Richman, Mayor of Pemberton, announced a federal investment of more than $418,000 to extend the Friendship Trail in Pemberton. […] The investment announced today contributes to Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy by supporting the expansion of networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges”
27-Jul-2023
“Today, the Honourable Anthony Rota, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada and Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, announced a federal investment of $50,000 to support active transportation planning at Canadore College in North Bay. […] The investment announced today contributes to Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy by supporting the expansion of networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges”
19-Jun-2023
“Today, Chandra Arya, Member of Parliament for Nepean, and His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, announced a joint investment of $500,000 to support seven active transportation planning projects in Ottawa. // The City of Ottawa will assess the feasibility of various active transportation improvements, including new multi-use pathways and accessible crossings at several locations throughout the city, with the aim of making the network more accessible for residents and visitors. These projects will help the City of Ottawa promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity within the community by offering residents more convenient options to walk, bike and roll to their destinations safely”
11-May-2023
The federal government announces an investment to improve existing trails and build new ones. This federal investment contributes to the national active transportation strategy. However, this strategy needs to be promoted according to the French wording of the promise, which remains to be done.
“Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, His Worship Bertrand Beaulieu, Mayor of the Grand Falls Regional Municipality, His Worship Robert Rochon, Mayor of the Village of Fundy-Albert, Darren Turner, Chair of the Coastal Link Trail Inc., and Andrew Garnett, Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Woodstock, announced a federal investment of more than $895,000 to upgrade existing trails and construct new active transportation trails across New Brunswick. […] Funding announced today contributes to Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy by helping expand networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges”
21-Apr-2023
“Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Councillor Anne Stevenson, O-day’min Ward Councillor, on behalf of His Worship Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of announced a joint investment of more than $30.7 million to upgrade and expand Edmonton’s active transportation infrastructure. […] Funding announced today contributes to Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy by supporting activities that will help expand networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges. ”
10-Jan-2023
“Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced a federal investment of $99,907 to support two active transportation projects in the Fraser Valley. // […] This project will bring Mission and other partners one step closer to completing the trail, which, in its entirety, will consist of approximately 500 km of pathways, weaving together communities and points of interest in the Fraser Valley with a safe active transportation network”
08-Dec-2022
“The first-ever Active Transportation Fund will provide $400 million over five years to support a modal shift away from cars and toward active transportation, in support of Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy. The Active Transportation Fund will invest in projects that build new and expanded networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges, in addition to supporting active transportation planning and stakeholder engagement activities”
Active Transportation Fund-Infrastructure Canada
27-Jan-2022
“The Active Transportation Fund supports Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy, which was launched on July 28, 2021. Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy is the country’s first coast-to-coast-to-coast strategic approach for promoting active transportation and its benefits”
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