Public transit in Windsor just got a major funding boost thanks to a joint federal-provincial-municipal investment of more than $117 million.

The city plans to use the funding to deliver 10 projects. Some include buying new hybrid electric buses and phasing out old diesel ones. It also plans to upgrade and expand the Transit Windsor Garage to store more buses, improve its maintenance capacity and operational efficiency and replace and repair electrical components in the garage.

“Public transit is obviously recognized as a necessity, and a key economic driver by all three levels of government, and these investments will go a long way to improving our rider experience,” said city councillor Kieran McKenzie. “Between the transit terminal expansions and relocations to come, and the renovations to our main garage where our great staff keep the buses rolling smoothly, we’re excited to be celebrating this partnership today.”

The federal government is investing $45,527,116 in the projects through the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The Government of Ontario is contributing $37,935,470 and the City of Windsor $34,315,651.

The stream supports the building, expansion, and upgrading of urban and rural transit networks.