April 20, 2010
DEVOLIN ANNOUNCES $137,280 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TWO SEPARATE RAIL CROSSINGS IN BROCK TOWNSHIP
BEAVERTON: Local MP Barry Devolin today announced $137,280 to upgrade two separate rail grade crossings in Beaverton.
On Main Street, $69,040 will be used to help cover the cost of installing pedestrian gates and the relocation of the existing gates to the northeast portion of the intersection. The second project will see $68,240 used to help cover the cost of pedestrian gates being added to the crossing on Victoria Street.
“Improving rail crossing safety is an important measure that our government announced as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan,” said Devolin. “I’m pleased today to announce an investment that will upgrade two high-priority rail intersection crossings in Beaverton.”
This year, the Government of Canada is providing close to $11 million to upgrade 155 high-priority rail grade crossings across the country. This measure is another important commitment under Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
In 2009, there was a 36 per cent decrease from the previous year in the number of crossing fatalities and serious injuries in Canada.
Almost half of all railway-related deaths and injuries result from accidents at crossings, which is why the Government of Canada works closely with railway companies and road authorities to identify grade crossings that require safety improvements. The Government also partners with organizations to implement safety awareness programs, including the Operation Lifesaver program.
For more information on the Grade Crossing Improvement Program, please visit:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/railsafety/publications-46.htm
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For more information contact:
Barry Devolin, MP (705) 324-2400 or (866) 688-9881
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