The federal and provincial governments announced funding of more than $42 million for 30 transit projects in communities across Central, North and Southern Ontario.

When combined with the more than $17.5 million being invested by municipalities, the total funding envelope exceeds $59 million.

Largest among all the projects, by dollar value, is the design and construction of a new transit terminal in Orillia. The project, which is valued at nearly $10 million, will see the construction of a new bus terminal that includes parking and a connection to multi-use pathways.

Other significant investments include:

• $4.7 million for the renovation of three bus terminals in Sarnia,
• $3.3 million for the construction of new multi-use trails, sidewalks, bike lanes and traffic signals, also in Sarnia,
• $2.8 million for the renovation and expansion of a bus maintenance facility, the purchase of seven new buses, and the construction of a new transit hub in Kawartha Lakes,
• $2.1 million for the construction of a new covered terminal for bus transfers, the purchase of two new transit vehicles, and 12 kilometres of transit route expansion in Orangeville, and
• $1.7 million for the purchase of eight buses and the construction of several transit shelters in Wasaga Beach.

"This is an exciting day for residents of communities across Central, Northern and Southern Ontario,” said Infrastructure Minister Laurie Scott. “The province is investing more than $19.1 million in 30 new public transit projects in 16 communities. These projects will provide residents with more access to public transit, connecting people to jobs safely and efficiently. With today’s announcement, 30 projects can reach the important stage, going from shovel-ready to shovels in the ground."

The Government of Canada is investing more than $23 million in these projects through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan. The Government of Ontario is providing over $19.1 million, while the municipalities are contributing more than $17.5 million in total toward these projects.