News release

Province Announces Recipients of Green Transportation Grants

Conserve Nova Scotia

NOTE: A complete list of grant recipients and their projects follows this release.


Twelve communities in Nova Scotia are on the road toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, thanks to funding by the province.

"We are extremely pleased with the tremendous community response to this year's program," said Barry Barnet, Minister responsible for Conserve Nova Scotia. "I applaud these communities for their leadership and commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable Nova Scotia."

Through Conserve Nova Scotia's Green Mobility Grants program, towns, municipalities and community groups submitted 29 applications for grants of up to $25,000 for community-based projects that encourage transportation efficiency.

Projects approved for 2009 include: bus shelters, bicycle infrastructure, accessible buses, community vans and a multi-use trail upgrade. The projects are scheduled to be completed this fall.

Ecology Action Centre administers the program with funding from Conserve Nova Scotia.

"Rural communities are in the best position to develop efficient transportation solutions," said Jen Scott, Green Mobility Grants Co-ordinator at the Ecology Action Centre. "The applicants had plenty of practical, creative ideas for reducing single car trips and greenhouse-gas emissions."

Under the Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act, Nova Scotia has established a target to have one of the cleanest and most sustainable environments in the world by 2020.


NOTE: Following is a list of grant recipients and projects:

  • Annapolis County Recreation Services, $17,365, share the road project, with 120 share the road signs and 12 bike racks on designated bike routes.

  • Town of Berwick, $9,500, solar bus shelter with bike rack.

  • Cape Breton Regional Library, $1,595, install bike racks and signs at three rural libraries.

  • Cape Breton Regional Municipality, $24,478, infrastructure to support public transportation in the smaller towns around Sydney, including 12 bus bike racks, 18 bike bollards, and a transit shelter in Glace Bay.

  • Chéticamp Economic Council, $10,374, make Chéticamp bicycle-friendly with bike racks, share the road signs, and bicycle lanes.

  • The Kings Paratransit Society, $25,000, accessible mini-bus.

  • Dynamite Trail Association, $25,000, four-kilometre trail upgrade.

  • Route Enhancement Committee of the Aspotogan Peninsula, $4,368, locally manufactured bike racks at 10 key locations in the Hubbards area.

  • Ross Creek Centre for the Arts and the Kids Action Program, $25,000, to help purchase two 12-passenger vans.

  • Town of Springhill, $2,030, bike racks.

  • Strait Area Transit Co-op, $3,600, to help purchase bus bike racks and bus shelters for the local transit system, a 26-passenger bus and two accessible vans serving four local municipalities.

  • Town of Truro, $11,600, on-road bike lanes and to install bike racks.