MUNICIPALITY OF EAST FERRIS,
ON, July 23, 2024 /CNW/ - A new multi-use
pathway is coming to the Village of
Corbeil. The MacPherson Drive Link will connect Corbeil with the Voyageur Cycle route, a
645-kilometre route for long-distance cycling that connects 29
communities from Sudbury to
Ottawa.
Announced by MP Anthony Rota and
Pauline Rochefort, Mayor of East
Ferris, the federal government is investing just over $1 million through Canada's Active Transportation Fund (ATF) in
this project. The Municipality of East Ferris is contributing
around $182,000. Other funding for
the trail has been provided by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund
Corporation and the Trillium Foundation.
When complete, the MacPherson Drive Link will add approximately
7 kilometres of multi-use paths with trail markers, benches, bike
racks, and bicycle repair stations, increasing safety and
connectivity for active transportation users in the community. The
project will create a 4-season link between Corbeil's outdoor recreation hub and the
Trout Lake boat launch and public
beach.
Quotes
"This is great news for the Municipality of East Ferris. The
all-season trail will provide safe and accessible paths for the
community to walk, cycle and roll, snowshoe and more. This
investment represents our commitment to enhancing the quality of
life for our communities."
Anthony Rota, Member of
Parliament for Nipissing—Timiskaming, on behalf of the Honourable
Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and
Communities
"Thank you to the Government of Canada for supporting East Ferris' Active
Transportation Plan through their Active Transportation Fund. This
funding will further connect East Ferris and Trout Lake pedestrians and cyclists to the 645
km Voyageur Cycling Route and our Corbeil Recreation Hub."
Pauline Rochefort, Mayor of
East Ferris
Quick Facts
- The federal government is investing $1,027,433 in this project through the Active
Transportation Fund (ATF), and the Municipality of East Ferris is
contributing $182,051.
- The Government of Ontario has
already announced a combined contribution of $522,904 through Northern Ontario Heritage Fund
Corporation (Ontario Enhancing Community Infrastructure and
Recreation in Nipissing), and
Trillium Foundation ($229,000 in OTF
Grants Support Two Projects in East Ferris).
- Active transportation refers to the movement of people or goods
powered by human activity. It includes walking, cycling and the use
of human-powered or hybrid mobility aids such as wheelchairs,
scooters, e-bikes, rollerblades, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and
more.
- In support of Canada's
National Active Transportation Strategy, the Active Transportation
Fund is providing $400 million over
five years, starting in 2021, to make travel by active
transportation easier, safer, more convenient, and more
enjoyable.
- The National Active Transportation Strategy is the country's
first coast-to-coast-to-coast strategic approach for promoting
active transportation and its benefits. The strategy's aim is to
make data-driven and evidence-based investments to build new and
expanded active transportation networks, while supporting
equitable, healthy, active, and sustainable travel options.
- Investing in active transportation infrastructure provides many
tangible benefits, such as creating jobs, strengthening the
economy, promoting healthier lifestyles, ensuring everyone has
access to the same services and opportunities, cutting air and
noise pollution, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Associated Links
Active Transportation Fund
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada - Active
Transportation Fund
National Active Transportation Strategy
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada - Canada's National Active Transportation
Strategy
Strengthened Climate Plan
Canada's climate plans and targets
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