Ontario unveils $210M for cities stripped of speed cameras to spend on infrastructure
AI Article Summary
The Ontario government has announced a $210 million fund for cities that have been required to remove their speed cameras. Premier Doug Ford promised this funding as an alternative to speed cameras, proposing the installation of speed bumps instead. The move is presented as a way to improve local infrastructure while dismantling reliance on certain traffic monitoring systems. The fund is intended to help cities make other infrastructural improvements.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how government policies can redirect funding to enhance infrastructure. For Canadian builders, this means potential opportunities in projects focusing on traffic calming measures and other community improvements. Also, there could be shifts in permit processes and timelines as cities adapt to new priorities and regulations.
