The town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, is investing in a new public transit system to better support its community. The town will utilize a combined grant of C$840,000 (US$617,568) from the government of Canada, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
The government of Canada is investing C$672,000 (US$494,054) in the project through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF). The province of Newfoundland and Labrador is contributing C$100,000 (US$73,520) and the town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is contributing C$68,000 (US$49,994). Federal funding is conditional on the signing of the contribution agreement.
“Our government is proud to invest in public transit infrastructure across the country, helping Canadians get where they need to go and contributing to a greener future," said Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern Affairs and to the Minister of National Defense and Member of Parliament for Labrador Yvonne Jones. "The funding announced today will provide an essential service for Happy Valley-Goose Bay residents, ensuring they have a convenient, comfortable and affordable transit option.”
Through the project, the town will purchase an electric bus, two charging stations, establish new bus stops and shelters, as well as signage. It will also support developing a transit application to provide commuters with up-to-date information on the transit service.
