City of Waterloo receives $150K in grants to improve active transportation
Posted Apr 5, 2024 01:52:23 PM.
Last Updated Apr 5, 2024 01:52:28 PM.
The City of Waterloo has received $150,000 from Infrastructure Canada to help fund three local active transportation projects.
The three projects include two road separation projects on Davenport Road and Lexington Road, as well as the rehabilitation and replacement of a pedestrian bridge in Waterloo Park.
“We are grateful to Infrastructure Canada for investing in our active transportation network, adding more options for getting around is an important way to address affordability for citizens and increases mobility for all,” says Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe in a press release.
The city said the two cycling projects will help connect the community to transit routes, parks and amenities. In particular, the Davenport route would give access to the GRT’s transit hub and the ION Light Rail station at Conestoga Mall. The pedestrian bridge in Waterloo Park would be widened to help accommodate active transportation in the area.
“Enhancing and connecting these routes and trails to broader transportation networks provides more access to local services and more options for getting around,” said Bob Henderson, director of Transportation Services, in a press release. “If you don’t have a car or choose not to use one, this connected system would offer more mobility choices.”
The city said the Davenport project has already started and the other two projects will begin later this year.
Waterloo is hosting the annual Ontario Bike’s Summit until Friday.
