North Bay Transit Receives 4.1 Million
North Bay is upgrading its public transit with a combined investment of more than $4.1 million from the federal government, the provincial government and the City.
This was announced by Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, Vic Fedeli, Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing, and Peter Chirico, Mayor of the City of North Bay.
The City is purchasing two new gas buses and six hybrid buses. They are also buying new maintenance equipment, including two sidewalk tractors and five transit-vehicle lifting devices.
The investment will also go towards upgrading a key transit terminal with a video screen displaying arrival times, as well as new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Finally, they’ll install passenger counters so that North Bay Transit has insights on its annual ridership.
Quotes
“This is wonderful news for North Bay! Investing in public transit infrastructure is essential for our community's economic development. It not only helps in curbing air pollution but also fosters inclusivity by providing everyone with access to public services and job opportunities.”Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
“This is a great day for transit riders in North Bay. We’re expanding access to transit throughout the city and connecting more people to jobs, housing and other opportunities as we lower our emissions and make major improvements to one of North Bay’s key transit terminals. There’s never been a better time to take transit in North Bay!”Vic Fedeli, Member of Provincial Parliament for Nipissing
"These upgrades, from new buses to maintenance equipment and terminal improvements, highlight our commitment to safe, modern transit, as well as our goal of reducing emissions. The City of North Bay is proud of this collaborative effort and its positive impact on our community, and we're grateful for the ongoing support from the provincial and federal governments."Peter Chirico, Mayor, City of North Bay
