The City of Brampton, along with the federal government and the Province of Ontario, broke ground for Phase One of the City of Brampton’s new transit facility. The new facility will significantly enhance Brampton Transit’s capacity and help meet the city’s growing transit needs.
The City of Brampton successfully secured $128.1 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) towards the base (non-electrified) phase of the facility’s construction, including up to $69.9 million from the Government of Canada and up to $58.2 million from the Government of Ontario. The City of Brampton is investing $154.8 million in city funding to complete the design and construction of Phase One.
“Breaking ground on Brampton’s third Transit facility is a significant milestone for our city. This new facility will not only help us meet the growing demand for public transit, but it also underscores our commitment to a greener, more sustainable future. With the support of our federal and provincial partners, we are paving the way for a modern transit system benefitting residents today and generations to come. This facility, and the electrification of our fleet, are key steps toward reducing our carbon footprint and building a transit network that Brampton can be proud of,” said Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton.
Located at Highway 50 and Cadetta Road, the facility will be named the Cadetta Johnston Transit Facility in honour of the Johnston family, who settled on these lands and continues to occupy their family farm on the lands south of the property. The Johnston family’s historical ties to the area date back to the 19th century and the facility’s commemorative naming recognizes their significant contributions to the food and agriculture sector and the Brampton community.
“We are proud to support this transit and storage facility that will greatly increase the capacity of transit in Brampton and create close to 1,000 jobs when the facility is fully built. Investments in public transit allow Canadians to more easily and affordably commute to and access public infrastructure they rely upon in their daily lives,” said Maninder Sidhu, MP for Brampton East.
The first phase of the new facility is expected to have the capacity to house approximately 250 buses. It will be designed to accommodate future electrification, pending additional funding. Brampton continues to advocate for full electrification of the facility, a key initiative in the city’s broader environmental goals.
“Brampton is committed to building a sustainable future for our growing community and this new facility is a critical step forward. By investing in our transit infrastructure, we are not only improving services for residents but also making significant progress toward our environmental goals. This project demonstrates our dedication to reducing emissions and creating a greener, more connected city for generations to come.” – Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1& 5, Chair, Public Works & Engineering Committee
This project is designed with approximately 80 per cent emissions reduction from based building code level design. Per year, the emissions are reduced by around 1,320 tonnes of CO2e from base building code design, further supporting the City’s Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan.
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making historic investments in public transit to reduce gridlock and give Ontarians more time to spend with their families. By breaking ground on Brampton Transit’s new state-of-the-art bus maintenance and storage facility, we’re taking the next step to keep residents in Peel moving,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation.
Featured image: The City of Brampton is joined by members of Federal and Provincial parliament as they break ground at the future site of the Cadetta Johnston Transit Facility. (City of Brampton)