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The Town of Hudson is set to see significant improvements in its infrastructure, thanks to a $3.4 million investment from the federal government and the town itself. This joint venture will redevelop Lakeview and Selkirk Streets, introducing a new multi-purpose pathway for walking and cycling.

The redevelopment project, announced by MP Peter Schiefke and Mayor Chloe Hutchison, is designed to benefit the entire community, particularly seniors, students, and young families, by promoting active travel.

The project will feature a new 1.2-kilometer multi-purpose pathway along Lakeview Street, providing a safe corridor for pedestrians and cyclists. Additionally, the pathway will extend along Selkirk Street, connecting Lakeview Street to the village via an intersection with a crosswalk leading to the nearby municipal park.

To further enhance safety, several traffic calming measures will be implemented to reduce vehicle speeds in this residential area.

This initiative is expected to encourage active transportation within the community, offering a secure and accessible path for all age groups to enjoy walking and cycling.

Quotes:

Peter Schiefke, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil—Soulanges, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities, remarked, “A big part of our quality of life in Hudson and our greater Vaudreuil—Soulanges community stems from our access to the incredible environment that surrounds us and the active living that we enjoy every day. The creation of the new multifunctional trail in Hudson we are announcing today will help ensure that the children, parents, and seniors that enjoy active living, be it walking or biking in and around Hudson, will have more greener and safer options to do just that.”

Chloe Hutchison, Mayor of the Town of Hudson, added, “Lakeview has long been a major transit route for Hudson residents traveling on foot, by bike, with their children, or simply walking their dogs. Over the years, the deterioration of the narrow road surface has become an obstacle to the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. The addition of a multi-use path and improved drainage will ensure a clear separation between cars and slower traffic, providing a greater sense of comfort and safety for people of all ages who want to walk and stay active throughout the seasons.”

Quick Facts:

• The federal government is contributing $2,040,000 through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), with the Town of Hudson investing $1,360,000.
• Active transportation involves the movement of people or goods powered by human activity, including walking, cycling, and the use of mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, and e-bikes.
• The Active Transportation Fund, part of Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy, allocates $400 million over five years starting in 2021 to enhance the ease, safety, and enjoyment of active transportation.
• The strategy aims to make data-driven investments in active transportation networks, promoting equitable, healthy, and sustainable travel options.
• Investing in active transportation infrastructure yields numerous benefits, including job creation, economic strengthening, healthier lifestyles, reduced pollution, and decreased greenhouse gas emissions.