- Promises to invest $10 billion on infrastructure over a six-year period, which the party believes will boost the economy by $11.5 billion and increase exports by $9.6 billion. (1)
- Its $10 billion investment plan includes $6.6 billion for provincial highways and bridges; $2.5 billion for municipal roads, clean water, and active transportation projects (e.g. biking); $900 million in flood protection; $100 million for active transportation projects; $250 million for Winnipeg roads; and increasing its share of funding for major projects to more than one-third. (1)
- Promises to twin the Trans-Canada Highway east to Ontario and to raise speed limit to 110 km/h by 2022. (1)
- Pledges to fast-track the construction of an inner ring road to move rail lines out of residential neighbourhoods and expand rapid transit. (2)
- Has earmarked $125 million over five years to help build and renovate arenas, pools, parks, libraries and other facilities. (3)
- Promises to continue funding 1/3rd of the cost of Handi-Transit projects to help Manitobans with limited mobility. (11)
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- Promises to invest at least $1 billion per year on infrastructure projects, and to make “return on investment” a criterion for choosing projects. (4, 5)
- Pledges to make funding guaranteed so recipients can plan dependably. (5)
- Is committed to working toward carbon neutrality by reducing carbon emissions on commercial buildings through building codes. (5)
- Pledges to build an international curling centre to attract top-tier players and coaches. (5)
- Promises to streamline provincial funding for municipal projects. (6)
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- Promises to divert 1% of the PST increase to a municipal infrastructure fund on a per capita basis. (6, 8)
- Pledges to invest in “social infrastructure and cultural infrastructure” by diverting road funds toward an advisory council on the arts and for maintaining existing arts facilities. (7, 8)
- Promises to commit funds from the Municipal Infrastructure Fund to improve rural traffic safety. (8)
- Is committed to creating legislation allowing for ridesharing services, such as Uber, while working with taxi companies. (8)
- Pledges to stop a proposed $400-million bypass around St. Norbert at the south end of Winnipeg and fix existing roads instead, focusing on regional routes that carry the bulk of Manitoba’s traffic. (8, 9)
- Promises to build a year-round fresh food market in downtown Winnipeg with local produce, meat, and other groceries. (8)
- Is committed to working in partnership with municipalities on active transportation corridors (e.g. bike lanes) and infrastructure. (11)
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- Pledges to restore bus service to rural communities. (10)
- Is committed to promoting electric vehicles in Manitoba through “fee-bate” (fee rebate) programs and government fleet purchases. (10)
- Promises to improve active transportation opportunities, such as cycling, with further infrastructure investments and grants to municipalities to expand their public and active transportation infrastructure. (10)
- Promises to implement clearer rules for road-sharing between active transportation users and vehicles. (11)
- Pledges to work with municipalities to adjust snow-clearing strategies so that pedestrian routes take higher priority. (11)
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