Burlington Advances Greener Public Transit

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada

Burlington's transit fleet will be greener following a combined investment of nearly $17 million from the federal and provincial governments, along with the City of Burlington.

These investments will support the purchase of 15 conventional, hybrid, and electric buses that will replace aging infrastructure and expand the capacity of the local public transit system. It will also support the addition of four specialized transit vehicles offering riders door-to-door service to better service community needs. Creating an environmentally friendly, safe and robust public transit system will help Burlington meet its goal of being net carbon neutral by 2050, while supporting a growing population and connecting the community.

Municipalities across Canada are embracing the clean economies that will help make them competitive and productive in the 21st century. By supporting initiatives to green local public transit systems, we are building stronger, safer, healthier and more affordable communities.

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