New poll shows strong support for Highway 413, Bradford Bypass and Ring of Fire development
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TORONTO, March 14, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — A clear majority of Ontarians support the construction and expansion of new road infrastructure, including transformational projects such as Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass and the Ring of Fire. I support. A new poll released this morning reaffirms that Ontarians firmly support building these projects.
The results of a poll commissioned by the Housing and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) and the Road Builders Association of Ontario (ORBA) show that, despite statements from the federal minister, Ontarians do not want to build critical road infrastructure across the province. He made it clear that he strongly supports the. Environment and Climate Change, Stephen Guilbeault, Government should 'stop investing in new road infrastructure'.
The findings of this study will lead to significant new transportation infrastructure projects in Northern Ontario to address traffic congestion, accommodate population growth, expand trade routes and enable new economic opportunities for natural resource development. It emphasizes the importance of building.
The poll revealed the following:
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A two-to-one majority of respondents disagreed with Minister Guilbeault's statement that the federal government should “stop investing in new road infrastructure.”
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Respondents support Highway 413 by a 2-to-1 margin.
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Two to one of respondents support a Bradford bypass.
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4 to 1 of respondents support Ring of Fire development project
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Two-to-one of respondents think the government should build or expand more roads and highways (where they live)
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Two-to-one of respondents think the government should build or expand more roads and highways (statewide)
“Ontarians want governments at all levels to invest in new and existing road infrastructure to reduce congestion and open more economic opportunities,” said RCCAO Executive Director Nadia Todorova. I'm making it clear.” “It’s time for the federal government to embrace the will of the people and support innovative infrastructure. Projects like Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass, and the combination of transportation systems that support them, are the fastest growing in North America. It will allow more movement of people and goods in one of the regions where it operates.”
“Canadians rely on our roads and highways to get to work, drive our kids to hockey practice, and ensure our loved ones receive proper medical care. Today's results: , shows that the public understands the critical need for these intergenerational transportation infrastructure projects,” said Walid Abu Hamde, CEO of ORBA. “Ontario's road construction industry also employs more than 56,000 men and women, creating tens of thousands of good-paying jobs that support workers and their families across Ontario.”
Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass are key components of the Greater Golden Horseshoe transportation plan. The plan includes record investments in both roads and transportation infrastructure to support the nation's most populous and growing regions, including support for housing and other critical infrastructure needs. There is.
This poll finds that after years of debate, Ontarians support these projects and recognize their importance as key elements of regional transportation planning. Ontario's rigorous environmental assessment requirements and state-of-the-art industrial engineering capabilities enable responsible infrastructure development while protecting the province's environment.
The full study results are available at rccao.com/blog/buildON.
RCCAO Secretary General Nadia Todorova and ORBA CEO Walid Abu Hamde will be available for an interview.
Background of RCCAO: The Housing and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) is a labor-management construction alliance. Since his founding in 2005, RCCAO has led the industry in driving infrastructure investment. We commissioned 61 independent solution-based research reports to inform decision makers. www.rccao.com
Background on ORBA: The Ontario Road Builders Association (ORBA) is the voice of Ontario's transportation infrastructure sector. Our members build state and city roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure throughout the state. The road construction sector directly and indirectly supports 56,000 workers and has an annual GDP impact of more than $5.5 billion. For more information about ORBA, please visit www.orba.org.
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