Active transportation contributes to the affordable ways that Canadians can connect with each other, reducing traffic congestion and supporting our nation's achievement of a net-zero economy by 2050. Investing in public transportation infrastructure for communities creates jobs and contributes towards rebuilding a resilient and equitable Canada.
Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; John A. MacDonald, Member of the House of Assembly for Hants East, on behalf of the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables; and Eleanor Roulston, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants, announced funding for active transportation infrastructure in the Municipality of East Hants.
As part of the East Hants master plan for active transportation, the project will reconstruct just over one kilometre of Highway 214, creating new sidewalks, trails and supporting infrastructure in Elmsdale. The enhancements will support residents to walk, roll, run, or ride a bicycle around their community. By encouraging more people to get active, this project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to over 1,000 tons of carbon dioxide.
The Government of Canada is investing over $680,000 towards enriching the active transportation infrastructure in East Hants through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Nova Scotia is providing more than $560,000 and the Municipality of East Hants is contributing more than $450,000.
