Government Invests in Active Transportation Infrastructure in East Hants
East Hants residents will be able to safely walk, roll, run or ride a bicycle around more of the community with new investments in its active transportation network.
The Province is contributing more than $560,000 for a project under the East Hants master plan for active transportation. The project includes new sidewalks, trails and supporting infrastructure along just over one kilometre of Highway 214 in Elmsdale.
“This clean transportation investment will establish an active transportation spine through East Hants,” said John MacDonald, MLA for Hants East, on behalf of Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables. “Investments like this and the commitment of local governments will advance our goal to complete core active transportation networks that are accessible for all ages and all abilities in 65 per cent of the province’s communities by 2030.”
The total cost of the project is $1.7 million. The federal government is investing over $680,000 through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and the Municipality of the District of East Hants is contributing more than $450,000.
By encouraging more people to get active, this project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about one thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent over the next 30 years.
Quotes:
“As our communities in East Hants continue to grow, it is crucial to have active transportation infrastructure to keep us connected to the places where we gather. This project is about connecting residential communities to important services in the municipality while reducing emissions and fighting climate change.”
– Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, on behalf of Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities
“This announcement is another positive step towards creating walkable and environmentally sustainable communities in East Hants. Highway 214 is a central corridor that provides connections between residential areas and business and recreation opportunities. We are pleased to see updates in this area that will address the growing needs of our community.”
– Eleanor Roulston, Warden, Municipality of the District of East Hants
Quick Facts:
- the Province has set a target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to 53 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030
- under the Investing in Canada Plan, the federal government is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada’s rural and northern communities
Additional Resources:
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html