Today, Jennifer O'Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam; His Worship Rob Vagramov, Mayor of the City of Port Moody; and His Worship Richard Stewart, Mayor of the City of Coquitlam, announced $132,400 in federal funding to support three research projects in active transportation in Port Moody and Coquitlam.
In Coquitlam, a condition assessment study will undertake an analysis of current active transportation infrastructure to evaluate their condition. The study will help the city identify aging and substandard infrastructure to prioritize their remediation. Once completed, these improvements will provide the community with safe alternatives to driving.
Funding will further support two transportation studies in Port Moody. The first will study and engage on "Big Moves", to encourage the rapid adoption of more sustainable modes of transportation. The second research project will determine the appropriate active transportation facilities to construct along a section of Ioco Road. Both studies will encourage residents of Port Moody to utilize active transportation options and support the City's goal of decreasing emissions caused by vehicular transportation.
These three projects will provide Port Moody and Coquitlam residents with the opportunity to get around in faster, cleaner, and more affordable ways.
