Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, announced a federal investment of more than $149,000 to support three active transportation projects in Nova Scotia.
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is receiving funds to develop a new Active Transportation Plan. Through an investment of $50,000, the new plan will replace the previous one and provide in-depth information for the community to enhance active transportation infrastructure.
An investment of $50,000 will also be provided to the Town of Digby to put together an Active Transportation Plan. Once complete, the plan will help the community identify priorities for developing and improving existing trails and for constructing new active transportation infrastructure. This plan will also integrate with the Town's downtown revitalization program and accessibility plan.
In addition, the Village of Greenwood will receive $49,900 to develop a trail concept plan that will examine the feasibility of connecting and potentially extending existing trails within the community. The project will also evaluate the possibility of connecting trails to the Village of Kingston.
Funding announced today supports Canada's National Active Transportation Strategy by expanding networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges, in addition to supporting active transportation planning and stakeholder engagement activities.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
