KITCHENER — Public transit and active transportation in Waterloo Region are about to get a boost. More than $24 million in funding from the Ontario and federal governments was announced on Tuesday for 10 transit and transportation projects in the region. Across the 10 projects, the federal government is investing more than $13 million, while the province is picking up the tab for $11 million. The Region of Waterloo is contributing more than $17 million for these projects. Here's a brief look at the projects getting funding: Expansion of transit to Conestoga College: Highway 7/8 cycling and pedestrian bridge: Market Trail to Ion LRT: On-street transit infrastructure improvements: Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) for transit: Iron Horse Trail expansion: University of Waterloo transit shelter: Ottawa St. to King St. bike lanes: Cycling facility on Hespeler Road at Hwy. 401: Lackner Boulevard multi-use trail:
