Seven Reasons Why it’s Time to Build the Third Crossing
At an upcoming special council meeting in June, I will be calling on City Council to approve the construction of the Third Crossing, conditional on a $60 million provincial commitment and a $60 million federal commitment. Here are seven reasons why this is the right decision for our community:
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The city’s share of the Third Crossing has already been built into our financial plans – meaning we can build this essential link without an increase in property taxes.
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A $60M commitment from both the provincial and federal governments is a fair ask given the billions earmarked for municipal infrastructure.
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The Third Crossing will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by improving traffic flow across our city and reducing the number of idling vehicles.
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The Third Crossing is a sustainable alternative to the Causeway, a 100+ year-old bridge that will continue to impact residents with more closures in the future for maintenance and repairs.
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The Third Crossing will provide more active transportation options, including a pathway for cyclists and pedestrians, and create a new east-west transit link.
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The Third Crossing will connect our community – allowing more efficient traffic flows across the city, reducing travel times and distances for users and non-users.
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Without a Third Crossing we will have to spend more money on emergency services to ensure east-end residents have access to the services they need, when they need them.
For more information on the Third Crossing, visit the project page on the City of Kingston website – www.cityofkingston.ca/ThirdCrossing