Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Brampton has broken ground on its new Cadetta Johnston Transit Facility, a major infrastructure project that will increase transit capacity to meet the city’s growing demand.
Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Paul Vicente, Brampton East MP Maninder Sidhu, and provincial representatives gathered to mark the milestone, which is supported by significant funding from both the federal and provincial governments.
The facility, located at Highway 50 and Cadetta Road, will house up to 250 buses in its first phase. The project received a total of $128.1 million in funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), with $69.9 million from the federal government and $58.2 million from the Ontario government. Brampton is contributing $154.8 million to complete the design and construction of the facility.
“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,” said Mayor Patrick Brown. “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.” – Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
Named in honour of the Johnston family, the new facility will recognize their long history in the area and contributions to the local agricultural community.
The facility is designed with sustainability in mind, aiming for a reduction of up to 1,320 tonnes of CO2e emissions annually. It is also planned to accommodate future electrification of Brampton’s bus fleet, pending further funding.
“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,” Mayor Brown said.
Brampton Transit is Canada’s fastest-growing large-city transit system, with ridership now more than 40 per cent above pre-pandemic levels. The Cadetta Johnston Transit Facility is critical in supporting the city’s expanding bus fleet and improving service for residents.
For more information about the project, visit brampton.ca/transitfacility.
