Shawinigan, QC
City in Quebec
Canada
Shawinigan, QC creates participatory budget model that funds public works and green projects
General and eco-friendly public projects were proposed by Shawinigan residents. Finalists in each category offered at least three years of public use with costs of at least $15,000 CAD. City residents aged 18 years and older voted for their favorite projects in each category. Shawinigan funded up to $200,000 for the general improvement winner and $50,000 for the green project. The first budget vote funded the renovation of 105th Avenue and an arboretum at Parc de la Rivière-Grand-Mère.
Shawinigan, QC
Canada
Shawinigan, QC streamlines public transit ticketing and commuter experiences with MyBus app
The MyBus app developed by Monkey Factory accommodates mobile and print tickets. App users can purchase individual fares and multi-fare passes through the app to simplify their bus rides. Shawinigan bus drivers use the MyBus Driver app to accept tickets and provide tracking data to transit authorities. MyBus encompasses all aspects of a commuter's experience from route planning to a user forum for discussing transit issues.
Shawinigan, QC
Canada