McGuinty Government Helps Region Find Sustainable Transportation Options

February 26, 2010     

The County of Huron’s study will help determine how to provide residents and visitors with better opportunities to use transportation alternatives such as walking, cycling, and carpooling. 

This study is the first step to create a transportation demand management plan for the region. The county, in conjunction with a transportation task force, will develop a plan that will:

• assess the current transportation options and the need for alternative forms of transportation
• review best practices from similar rural areas
• identify new initiatives, including public awareness, incentive programs and infrastructure improvements.

The project is funded through the Ontario Transportation Demand Management Municipal Grant Program. It was created to support municipal programs that help reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions by making it more attractive to use alternatives to driving alone.

QUOTES

• “This study will help direct the future of transportation for our residents and tourists.”
  - Carol Mitchell, MPP Huron-Bruce
  
• "We are pleased that the Ministry's grant will help Huron County identify ways to improve people's health while also reducing single-occupant car trips.  This study will help Council, staff and the public put our 'Take Action for Sustainable Huron' report into action." 
  - Bert Dykstra, Warden, County of Huron

QUICK FACTS

The County of Huron will receive $37,250 for the study.

Ontario's Sport and Physical Activity Strategy encourages Ontarians to look for enjoyable ways to make physical activity a regular part of their daily lives. Walking or cycling instead of driving is a great way to work physical activity into your day.

Ontarians are using public transit in record numbers. In 2008, there were over 802 million trips made on public transit.

LEARN MORE

Read Go Green, Ontario’s Action Plan on Climate Change.

Encourage cycling habits early with tips from the Ministry of Transportation’s Young Cyclist’s Guide.

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