Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Public Transit Services within Banff National Park
Agreement Number:
GC-1615
Agreement Value:
$12,926,943.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 11, 2022 - Apr 30, 2027
Description:
This contribution supports the enhancement and greening of the local public transit services to and within Banff National Park. It enables the Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission to promote eco-friendly behaviour, reduce traffic congestion and to improve public accessibility to key areas in Banff National Park. This contribution supports capital costs for three electric buses, operating costs for five years for existing routes and operating costs for four years for the new fleet.
Organization:
Parks Canada
Expected Results:
People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them
Location:
Banff, Alberta, CA T1L 1A5
Reference Number:
154-2021-2022-Q4-00019
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission
Federal Riding Name:
Banff-Airdrie
Federal Riding Number:
48001
Program:
General Class Grants and Contributions Program
Program Purpose:
To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.