Since 2014, municipalities receiving federal gas tax funds through amo have invested those funds in:
Energy-efficient systems saving over 65 GWh of energy each year
enough to power 7,100 houses a year
126 km of watermains and 168 km of sewers
delivering clean water to homes and keeping our lakes and rivers clean too
24 public transit systems
collectively serving over 5.6 million Ontarians
About 371 km of bike lanes, trails and sidewalks and over 19,810 lane-km of local roads
to explore Ontario by foot, bike or vehicle
289 arenas, parks and playgrounds
creating safe places to play and learn new skills
and much more!
about the federal gas tax fund
The Fund provides permanent, stable and flexible federal infrastructure funding.
Municipalities are able to invest in 17 different project categories, including:
Broadband connectivity
Local roads and bridges
Disaster mitigation
Wastewater
helping move ontarians
by the numbers
Since 2014, the Fund has contributed to projects impacting:
874
public transit vehicles
19,810 lane-km
of local roads
371 km
of paths, trails and bike lanes
improving public transportation
Since 2014, the Fund has contributed $770.2 million to over 200 public transportation projects, including the purchase and rehabilitation of buses, accessibilty upgrades and technological updates
Since 2014, investments in public transit have meant that:
5.6 million
residents in ontario have improved access to transit facilities
expanding accessibilty
Municipalities have added 431 accessible vehicles to fleets across Ontario since 2014 as a result of the Fund. This means more residents are able to access safer, faster and more reliable public transit.
*These figures do not include the City of Toronto's investment of the Fund.
supporting local roads and bridges
Since 2014, the Fund has contributed $2 billion to almost 3,000 local roads and bridges projects.
These projects help to connect residnets and local businesses, while making commutes faster and safer, and neighbouring communites feel a little closer.
promoting an active lifestyle
The Fund supports active transportation projects, including cycling lanes and paths, sidewalks, hiking and walking trails.
Municipalities have completed 304 active transportation projects since 2014, providing opportunites to bike to work, safely walk through town and explore a new trail.
helping protect the environment
by the numbers
Since 2014, the Fund has contributed to projects impacting:
168 km
Of sewer
88,900
Led streetlights
5,536 ha
Remediated brownfield land
investing in more energy efficient solutions
The Fund supports projects that generate or increase the efficient use of energy.
Community energy system projects benefit communities with cleaner air, brighter streets and can help municipalities save money.
Helping support a cleaner environment
The Fund supports water, wastewater, solid waste and brownfield redevelopment projects - helping to protect our environment.
Since 2014, investments of the fund have resulted in
15,291
more households participating in recycling collection
helping communities thrive
by the numbers
Since 2014, the Fund has contributed to projects impacting:
21
Museums, heritage sites or buildings
19
Libraries and art facilities
280
Arenas, parks and recreation facilities
investing in projects that build stronger communities
The Fund has been invested in accessible upgrades to recreation facilities, community dock remediation, sports fields and playgrounds and much more.
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The Fund helps build stronger communities - investing in community centers, libraries, and local tourism. These projects are helping people exercise, learn and come together. These investments also bring new people to communities - helping businesses grow.
and in 2019 municipalities received some extra help
The federal government transferred an additional $2.2 billion to communities across Canada through the federal Gas Tax Fund in 2019 - doubling 2019's distribution and accelerating critical local infrastructure projects.
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