6 SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023
A SUPPLEMENT TO THE FREE PRESS
Bayview Construction on the Pembina Highway dedicated cycling lane.
Phil Hossack photos
HEAVY CONSTRUCTION We work to keep YOU – EVERYONE – MOVING T he work of the heavy construction industry is vital to getting people, day in and out, to their jobs, school, appointments and activities. We build and repair the transportation systems upon which on that produced for the local and regional street renewal program, starting in 2013. ensuring the program sees a steady flow of cash, to make sure we progressively fix our roads. The same thinking should support our active transportation strategy and network, such as dedicated cycling lanes.
Funding for trails and cycling lanes comes from an annual budget, voted on yearly by Council. While there is a 25-year strategy for what we want our active transportation system to look like, there is not that same long-term, strategic financing scheme to ensure the money flows, as envisioned. The street repair budget is funded by a strategy and a revenue source – 2% annual property tax hikes go to
people and the economy move. Our industry supports smart investment in multi-modal transportation. That’s why the MHCA has encouraged the City of Winnipeg to adopt a stand-alone funding strategy dedicated to active transportation routes. Such a strategy could be modeled
We all deserve to get where were going, every day, safely and efficiently by whatever means we choose. This principle underlies MHCA’s advocacy and our industry’s commitment to serving our cities, towns and residents.
Phil Hossack photo
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