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Peter Van Loan Delivers Funding for Rail
Crossing Improvements in East Gwillimbury
For Immediate Release
May 1, 2010
(York--Simcoe) -
Today, Peter Van Loan, Member of Parliament
for York-Simcoe and the Government of Canada
announced $237,360 to upgrade the McCowan
Road rail crossing in East Gwillimbury.
"Improving rail crossing safety is an
important measure that our government
announced as part of Canada’s Economic
Action Plan," said Peter Van Loan. "I’m
pleased today to announce an investment that
will upgrade this rail intersection crossing
here in East Gwillimbury."
"This rail crossing will increase safety for
our community," said Van Loan.
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% 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:
www.tc.gc.ca/eng/railsafety/publications-46.htm.
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For more information please contact Peter
Van Loan at (613) 996-7752.
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