Improving Transit in Georgina

MPP Caroline Mulroney Announces Grant to Help Improve Transit in Georgina
Funding Will Help Improve Access to Transportation Options

GEORGINA – York-Simcoe MPP Caroline Mulroney joined Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk and
community partners today at the The Link to speak about how a provincial grant of $489,000 will
help improve access to local transit and transportation options.
Ontario’s Government for the People is making the investment through the Community
Transportation Grant Program to improve transportation services within and between
communities to make it easier for people to get around.
The funding will support The Town of Georgina’s collaboration with GTTI, Routes and the
Georgina Chamber of Commerce to develop a social-enterprise-based Community Bus
Program that facilitates free or subsidized charter bus services for Georgina residents and
visitors to attend educational, recreational and cultural events.
The project will also offer customized charter services for groups including schools, sports
teams and corporate and community organizations.
“Our government is working with municipalities and community partners to remove barriers to
transit and transportation options for people who are currently underserved,” said MPP Caroline
Mulroney. “Whether it’s seniors, students or others, access to transportation options in your
community is an important part of living actively and independently.”
“We welcome this investment in Georgina through the Community Transportation Grant
Program,” said Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk. “As a growing Town, we appreciate the
importance of improving access to transit and transportation options for everyone. We will
continue to work with our provincial partners to ensure our transportation system grows to meet
the needs of our community.”
Through the program, the province will provide municipalities with $30 million over five years to
support local transit and intercommunity bus service in areas with little or no public transit.
Funding will be provided for 45 different projects in 40 communities.
The program will make it more convenient for Ontarians, including seniors, students, youths and
persons with disabilities to access essential services in their communities, connect with other
transportation services, and travel between cities and towns.