Six Nova Scotia communities to receive transit funding

A Pictou County Transit vehicle is pictured. (Government of Nova Scotia)

Six communities across Nova Scotia are set to receive nearly one million dollars to support local public transit.

The province says $925,000 from the Public Transit Assistance Program will help municipalities and community organizations that operate a fixed-route service buy vehicles, bus terminals, shelters and other assets.

Tidal Transit Authority in western Annapolis Valley is set to receive $375,000.

“Provincial funding through the Public Transit Assistance Program supports the ongoing renewal and modernization of the Tidal Transit system. This investment helps support safe, reliable and accessible transit for the communities we serve across western Nova Scotia,” said Meg Hodges, Tidal Transit’s general manager in a provincial news release.

The other recipients are:

• Antigonish Community Transit Society, $25,000
• Cape Breton Regional Municipality, $425,000
• Pictou County Transit Authority, $25,000
• Strait Area Transit Co-operative Ltd., $50,000
• Town of Bridgewater, $25,000

“Having transit services available means residents have affordable options as they travel for their daily needs,” said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley.

“Whether it’s a trip to the pharmacy, the grocery store or to visit friends, transportation means independence and access.”

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