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Southeast Regional Transportation Initiative

Everyone from the Village of St. Pierre-Jolys, the RMs De Salaberry, Hanover, La Broquerie, Piney, Reynolds, Ritchot, Stuartburn, Taché, Town of Ste. Anne and Buffalo Point First Nation is highly encouraged to Take the Survey for the:

SOUTHEAST MANITOBA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE "IGNITING CONNECTIONS"

The Goal is to maintain and connect our communities for the benefit of all our residents - seniors, workers, youth, newly arrived immigrants and others. "Igniting Connections" is about bringing partners and stakeholders together to find innovative solutions to local and regional transportation issues. Everyone needs/wants to go somewhere.



Transportation data survey or Ridership data survey


Background

Having a focused regional transit strategy in place will ignite connections for residents of all ages and in particular the area’s vulnerable populations in southeast Manitoba (east of the Red River and south of the TransCanada Highway). Public transportation isn’t only for people living in cities, it’s a service deserving of all Manitobans, both rural and urban.

  • Transportation supports the ability to age in one’s own community, attend medical appointments, go to work and school, do some shopping, gain access to services not available locally, and to socialize – or connect – with others. Ultimately, a solid and flexible transit strategy will enable our smaller communities to thrive.
  • Access to affordable and sustainable transportation options is becoming increasingly important to address the rising senior and newly arrived immigrant populations and cost of fuel, while also investigating alternatives such as EVs and charging infrastructure.


Project Stages

  1. The first stage is to collect data regarding ridership*. 
  2. The following stage, based on data collected with supporting partners, is to develop potential transportation solutions for the region or smaller sub-regions.


The project will also be supported by a collaborative partnership between key stakeholders and experts including TONS (Transportation Options Network for Seniors), the University of Manitoba – City Planning (Age Friendly Communities), municipal and First Nation leadership and local businesses.