Ontario Investing $1,773,769 in Transit in Peterborough City and County

PETERBOROUGH — As part of its plan to protect Ontario, the province is investing $1,773,769 to support public transit service in Peterborough City and County. This funding through the 2025-26 Gas Tax program can be used for local public transit initiatives such as expanding service hours, increasing routes, purchasing new vehicles and improving accessibility to increase transit ridership.

Funding for municipalities include:

• City of Peterborough – $1,732,762
• Peterborough County – $41,007

“Today’s announcement reflects our government’s unwavering commitment to provincial transit infrastructure, “ said Dave Smith, Member of Provincial Parliament for Peterborough-Kawartha.  “By providing these essential Gas Tax funds, we are empowering the City and County of Peterborough to enhance their transit networks, drive ridership, and support the long-term growth of our region. This investment ensures that as our community expands, our residents have the reliable, accessible, and efficient transportation they need to connect with jobs, local services, and one another.”

The province is investing nearly $380 million through the 2025-26 Gas Tax program to support public transit in 107 municipalities, helping protect Ontario communities by strengthening transit services across the province. In addition to the Gas Tax program,  Ontario also supports municipal transportation projects through the Connecting Links, and Ontario Transit Investment Fund programs.

“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is investing nearly $70 billion in public transit to protect Ontario by building a stronger, more resilient, self-reliant economy,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation. “Today, we’re ensuring municipalities can continue to deliver safe and reliable transit services for their communities.”