Guelph is being given $1,191,335 as part of the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program.
The funding will help the City of Guelph build new and improved cycling infrastructure, which will encourage people to cycle more often, improve safety and provide more travel options.
“The City of Guelph is thrilled to receive Commuter Cycling funding, which will be applied towards the multi-use path on Woodlawn Road, between Imperial Road and Silvercreek Parkway,” said Guelph CAO Derrick Thomson. “This path will open new options for walking and cycling to employment, shops and restaurants in the area.”
Mayor Cam Guthrie said, “This funding will also allow the city to reallocate some of its capital budget towards two other priority projects: the addition of downtown bicycle parking and lockers, and a paved shoulder on Victoria Road between the Speed River bridge and Stone Road East.
“These projects will help provide safe, convenient, reliable options that can tip the balance when people are deciding whether to leave the car at home and commute by bike.”
Active transportation is a critical part of the transportation system, and across Ontario, 120 municipalities from Essex County to Thunder Bay will receive funding from the province to build more bike lanes and other cycling infrastructure, or enhance existing infrastructure.
“Many Guelph citizens choose to bike to work and to explore the city because cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly way to travel,” said Guelph MPP Liz Sandals. “I am pleased that the city of Guelph is receiving this grant from the Climate Change Action Plan because it will help current cyclists to travel in a safer manner and will encourage others to participate in this activity that reduces pollution.”
