A government investment is being made to strengthen public transit in Kenora-Rainy River.
The federal government is providing $123,694, while the province is on board with $103,068 in funding.
In Machin, the funds will be used to construct a bus storage shelter that will improve the quality and safety of a community bus.
The vehicle provides reliable transit services for seniors in the Vermilion Bay area.
In Kenora, the money is being spent on the purchase of a new handi-transit bus.
The municipality is also constructing a new bus garage.