Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
Feds Invest $17.3M in Quebec for Greener Cities, Mobility
Residents of several regions in Quebec will benefit from expanded access to active transportation options with an investment of more than $17.3 million from the federal government which will help implement 13 projects across the province.
A federal investment of more than $10.2 million will help the City of Laval to transform a section of Saint-Martin Boulevard, a major artery used daily by over 30,000 people, into a safer, greener, and more resilient urban corridor. Safety will be enhanced for all road users through the renewal of sidewalks and the physical separation of existing bike lanes. Additionally, new strategic connections totaling 4.3 km, between Montée Champagne and 100th Avenue, will further strengthen Laval’s transportation network. With the planting of 525 trees and the creation of more than 15,000 m² of green buffer zones, these new developments will improve quality of life and promote active transportation in Quebec’s third-largest city.
The municipality of Grenville will receive $502,437 to develop a new 510 meter pedestrian and cycling path, connecting the urban core to businesses on Maple Street/Route 344, allowing residents to travel without using their vehicles. Furthermore, two existing sections totaling 280 meters will be redeveloped to improve access to sports facilities and repair damage caused by time.
Federal funding of $406,672 will also enable the City of Granby to implement an active transportation project on its territory. A 3.75 meter-wide multifunctional path will be built north of Route 139, facilitating travel for cyclists, walkers, and inline skating enthusiasts.
The funding announced today supports Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy by expanding networks of trails, bike lanes, and pedestrian bridges, in addition to supporting active transportation planning and stakeholder engagement activities.
https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/the-federal-government-is-investing-more-than-173m-for-greener-urban-environments-and-improved-mobility-in-quebec.html