Milton is receiving more money from the provincial government to help its transit system.
Milton MPP Parm Gill has announced that the Government of Ontario is providing $437,158 in funding to Milton as part of the provincial government and federal government’s Safe Restart Agreement. The funding is in addition to the $2 billion previously committed by the two governments.
During the peak of the pandemic, ridership dropped up to 90% of normal levels for some of Ontario’s transit systems, which resulted in significant financial impacts for municipalities.
MPP Gill says this is great news:
“COVID-19 continues to impact our transit system and this additional funding will ensure local transit can continue to operate and provide a vital service for those who need it.”
The three levels of government recently teamed up to help in the funding for a new transit facility.
The Minister of Transportation for Ontario, Caroline Mulroney, says that this funding was much needed:
“We heard from municipalities and we are responding to their need for more support as COVID-19 continues to result in lost revenue and additional costs for transit systems. Transit operators have done an incredible job keeping transit operating during this challenging time, and this support will help ensure there is reliable transportation for people can get to work or pick up essential items.”
The first phase of Safe Restart funding flowed $700 million to municipalities in 2020 and to date $1.5 billion funding has been allocated.
