This vehicle will enhance transit accessibility for residents and will support extended service hours for Corner Brook Transit in the future.
At Monday night’s public meeting, Corner Brook city council approved the purchase of a new accessible van at a cost of more than $192K. Deputy Mayor Linda Chaisson says “The City of Corner Brook recently conducted an accessible transit review with Dillon Consulting Limited, which highlighted the absence of a dependable accessible transit service” To address this gap, city staff recommend utilizing funding through the Investing in Canada’s Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to purchase an accessible transit van. This vehicle will enhance transit accessibility for residents and will support extended service hours for Corner Brook Transit in the future.” It is a 2024 Ford Transit Accessible Van.
The city’s Director of Engineering, Donny Burden says it will be an on demand accessible transit available to residents and is being made in Manitoba. Council also approved an application for funding under the Newfoundland and Labrador Community Transportation Program in the amount of just over $92K to go towards the purchase of the van.
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