The Government of Canada and the City of Welland in Ontario have partnered to support the Hilda Street trail connection to the Welland Canal Trail and the North Welland/Niagara College trail link projects, which is expanding and enhancing the city’s trail network.
Through a federal investment of more than $1m for the two projects, the City of Welland, which is contributing $1.3m, is celebrating the near completion of approximately 4.5 kilometres of new multi-use trails along with installing benches, signage and other accessible amenities to improve existing routes. These projects aim to provide greater connectivity and safety for active transportation users in Welland.
“By improving how people move through their communities, we are helping create safer, more connected, and more sustainable neighbourhoods. These investments will enhance quality of life and ensure Welland remains a vibrant and thriving place to live. The federal government is proud to partner with the City of Welland on these important initiatives that build more resilient communities for the future,” said Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada.
“The City of Welland is grateful for the Government of Canada’s support for these trail projects,” said Mayor Frank Campion.
“This investment strengthens our active transportation network, enhances safe and accessible travel options, and supports our goal of making the city more vitally active for all residents. It helps ensure our community is well connected today and well prepared for the future.”
The federal government is contributing through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), which supports projects that build new and expanded networks of pathways, sidewalks, bike lanes and trails to support affordable, greener, and healthier options for Canadians to access their communities by walking, cycling, and through the use of human-powered or hybrid mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, e-bikes, rollerblades, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and more.
