The federal, provincial, and municipal governments are making a combined investment of more than $6 million to improve transit services in Hamilton. Investing in public transit helps Canadians get where they need to be, creates new manufacturing and construction jobs, reduces pollution and makes life more affordable.
Today's funding will support two projects, including the purchase of up to 15 accessible transit vehicles that will expand service and improve safety. In addition, one of the projects will support the purchase of up to four accessible supervisor vehicles with advanced technology that will be used in emergencies where local transit or accessible taxis are unavailable. All vehicles will be equipped with dispatching software, which will enable vehicle trip assignments, vehicle location tracking for passengers, fare payment information and communication with dispatch.
The second project funded by this joint investment will be a detailed design review of two existing transit hubs and a functional design review of five new hubs across Hamilton. By assessing the designs of existing and future transit hubs, the City can develop a plan that will help transit services to meet the needs of Hamilton's growing population.
