The Canadian federal government is investing more than C$85 million (US$67.9 million) to expand a garage for the Société de transport de Laval (STL).
The funding was announced by the Honorable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, along with members of parliament of the Laval region including, Fayçal El Khoury, MP for Laval–Les-Îles; Angelo Iacono, MP for Alfred-Pellan; Annie Koutrakis, MP for Vimy; and Yves Robillard, MP for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin.
The project will include approximately 100 new parking spaces to recharge electric buses as well as additional vehicle maintenance and repair bays.
"Investments in public transit infrastructure allow Quebecers to travel efficiently and safely. I am pleased to announce today federal funding of more than $85 million for the STL garage expansion,” said Minister McKenna. “Thanks to this project, the STL will continue its transition to green and sustainable energy, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support our fight against climate change. Canada's infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities."
The government’s investment in this project is through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. Quebec is also investing in this project and will communicate its contribution at a later date.
