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Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program
Cost-sharing for sustainable streetscape projects
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
York Region’s Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program supports municipalities and non-profits with streetscape and active transportation projects across the region. It funds construction of pedestrian, cycling, and streetscape facilities, including pavement, signage, safety barriers, and bridge structures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of pedestrian, cycling, and streetscape facilities
- Streetscape or pedestrian and cycling infrastructure that is part of a Regional-scale active transportation network
- Locally initiated projects within York Region
Documents Needed
- Construction plans
- Typical cross-section drawings
- Proposed construction commencement/phasing
- Maintenance details
- Detailed construction cost
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities
- Non-profits
Eligible expenses
- Labour and material costs for pavement material, signage, safety barriers, bridge structures, traffic control, project management, and administration/overhead for the contracted portion of the project ’s out-of-pocket expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Property acquisition
- Design and planning
- Mobilization or demobilization costs, construction staging, soil testing, and site survey
- Escalation, upfront financing, interest charges, contract change allowances, contract administration charges, insurance and bonding
- Temporary or seasonal enhancement, ongoing maintenance, repair or replacement, localized recreational trails or facilities, and other end-of-trip facilities not part of the construction project
Eligible geographic areas
- York Region
Selection criteria
- Align with capital project priorities or demonstrate significant community benefit from an active transportation and streetscape perspective.
- Be evaluated using Regional plans, policies, guidelines, and design and safety standards.
How to apply
- Complete the application form.
- Submit the application form and plan drawings directly to the Manager, Development Approvals.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications must be reviewed and approved by York Region before construction.
- Projects approved under the program must adhere to the design and/or route submitted to receive funding.
- Changes proposed after a contribution agreement is signed must be approved by York Region prior to construction.
- Recommended projects are presented to Regional Council for approval.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by the Streetscape Review Team using Regional plans, policies, guidelines, design and safety standards.
- Approved funding must be spent within three years of the award.
- The Region will not provide additional funding beyond the approved final cost estimate.
- Changes after a contribution agreement is signed must be approved by York Region before construction.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program Program
What is the Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program?
York Region’s Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program supports municipalities and non-profits with streetscape and active transportation projects across the region. It funds construction of pedestrian, cycling, and streetscape facilities, including pavement, signage, safety barriers, and bridge structures.
How much funding can be received?
Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program program?
To be eligible for the Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program program, you must:
Project must support a Regional-scale walking and cycling network or a locally initiated project within York Region
Project must meet Regional planning and design guidelines
Project must be supported by local council or agency authority
What expenses are eligible under Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program?
Construction of pedestrian, cycling, and streetscape facilities
Streetscape or pedestrian and cycling infrastructure that is part of a Regional-scale active transportation network
Locally initiated projects within York Region
Who can I contact for more information about the Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program?
You can contact Regional Municipality of York by email at Stephen.O'neill@ york.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program available?
The Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sustainable Transportation and Urban Design Partnership Program is a Partnering and Collaboration