Volume 3, Issue 4, November 2008
Funding Opportunities
Grants and low-interest loans for
transportation projects Below-market
loans for brownfield
remediation projects
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GMF improves funding for transportation projects
Twenty-four leaders in sustainable transportation from across Canada helped FCM to better focus GMF funding opportunities in this sector. The group met in Ottawa in February 2008 to review the value and impact of GMF grants and low-interest loans for capital projects related to sustainable transportation.
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Twenty-four leaders in sustainable transportation from across Canada helped FCM to better focus GMF funding opportunities in this sector. The group met in Ottawa in February 2008 to review the value and impact of GMF grants and low-interest loans for capital projects related to sustainable transportation.
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Encouraging sustainable transportation
GMF has helped a number of municipalities to develop more sustainable approaches to transportation. The final reports for GMF-funded initiatives are available online from the GMF Approved Projects Database.
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GMF has helped a number of municipalities to develop more sustainable approaches to transportation. The final reports for GMF-funded initiatives are available online from the GMF Approved Projects Database.
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Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo
November 5–6, 2008, Toronto, Ontario
Canadian Urban Transit Association 2008 Fall Conference
November 8–12, 2008, Windsor, Ontario
Centre d'expertise et de recherche en infrastructure urbaines (CERIU) presents: INFRA 2008
November 17–19, 2008, Québec, Québec
(event to be held in French only)
Association of Municipalities of Manitoba
November 24–27, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba
ITS Canada Annual Conference and General Meeting
May 10–13, 2009, Edmonton, Alberta
Don’t miss our webinar series!
November 5–6, 2008, Toronto, Ontario
Canadian Urban Transit Association 2008 Fall Conference
November 8–12, 2008, Windsor, Ontario
Centre d'expertise et de recherche en infrastructure urbaines (CERIU) presents: INFRA 2008
November 17–19, 2008, Québec, Québec
(event to be held in French only)
Association of Municipalities of Manitoba
November 24–27, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba
ITS Canada Annual Conference and General Meeting
May 10–13, 2009, Edmonton, Alberta
Don’t miss our webinar series!
Improving Travel Options with Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
Discover how your municipal government can implement TDM measures and influence whether, why, when, where and how people travel. This resource includes a publication to read and share, and a customizable PowerPoint presentation, complete with speaking notes, to introduce TDM to your council, staff or peers.
Communities in Motion: Bringing active transportation to life
Learn how your municipal government can take action to integrate active transportation into your planning. Communities in Motion includes a publication to read and share, and a customizable PowerPoint presentation, complete with speaking notes, to introduce active transportation to your council, staff or peers.
Sample environmental indicators and measurement approaches for sustainable transportation projects
See examples of transportation-related environmental indicators along with sample methodologies for measurement and verification.
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Q&A with City Manager Nicolas Théberge, City of Victoriaville The city has developed several best practices to encourage its residents to adopt a healthy lifestyle. One such example is the Vélos communautaires program, which encourages residents and tourists to borrow bicycles free of charge. FCM interviewed Mr. Théberge about this innovative municipal initiative. More>> |
Changing priorities for all levels of government include promoting sustainable transportation options. The importance of maintaining a balance between economic requirements and environmental issues has become a top priority. Fortunately, intelligent transportation systems (ITS Canada) can help in the planning, delivery and ongoing management of transit, travel and transport, improving outcomes in all areas.
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