BRANTFORD, ON, July 15,
2024 /CNW/ - The City of Brantford officially
re-opened the newly upgraded section of the Lorne Bridge Trail,
which is a part of the SC Johnson Trail in Brantford.
Through an investment of up to $450,000, the federal government contributed to
improvements that included realigning approximately one kilometre
of the trail under the Lorne Bridge adjacent to the Grand River and
away from the embankment. The upgraded portion of the trail will be
easier for cyclists and pedestrians to use by redirecting them from
the steep slope. The project also included planting new trees and
shrubs and installing new benches.
As a heavily used trail in Brantford, this project will help keep
residents safe while allowing them to get around faster.
Quotes
"The Lorne Bridge connects the downtown core of Brantford to the West Brant neighbourhood,
making it an essential way to get around for many residents. This
project to realign the multi-use trail connecting to this bridge
will make for a smoother, safer, and better experience for everyone
who uses it."
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities
"I am extremely pleased to see the D'Aubigny Creek and Lorne
Bridge trails reopen to provide more opportunities for residents
and visitors to stay active and enjoy the beauty of Brantford. The City is very grateful for the
funding support received by Infrastructure Canada and the Ontario
Ministry of Infrastructure to help improve the safety and
accessibly of these beloved trails."
His Worship Kevin Davis, Mayor of the City of Brantford
Quick Facts
- The federal government invested up to $450,000 in this project through the Active
Transportation Fund (ATF), and the City of Brantford contributed up to $300,000.
- Through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program's COVID-19
Resilience Infrastructure stream, the Government of Canada is allocating up to $161,460 and the Government of Ontario is allocating up to $40,365 to support the restoration of the
D'Aubigny Creek Trail
- Active transportation refers to the movement of people or goods
powered by human activity. It includes walking, cycling and the use
of human-powered or hybrid mobility aids such as wheelchairs,
scooters, e-bikes, rollerblades, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and
more.
- In support of Canada's
National Active Transportation Strategy, the Active Transportation
Fund is providing $400 million over
five years, starting in 2021, to make travel by active
transportation easier, safer, more convenient, and more
enjoyable.
- The National Active Transportation Strategy is the country's
first coast-to-coast-to-coast strategic approach for promoting
active transportation and its benefits. The strategy's aim is to
make data-driven and evidence-based investments to build new and
expanded active transportation networks, while supporting
equitable, healthy, active, and sustainable travel options.
- Investing in active transportation infrastructure provides many
tangible benefits, such as creating jobs, strengthening the
economy, promoting healthier lifestyles, ensuring everyone has
access to the same services and opportunities, cutting air and
noise pollution, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Active Transportation Fund
https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/trans/index-eng.html
National Active Transportation Strategy
https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/trans/active-strat-actif-eng.html
Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html
Federal infrastructure investments in Ontario
https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/plan/prog-proj-on-eng.html
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