Category: Getting Around
-
The City of Guelph welcomes Glenn Marcus as General Manager, Guelph Transit
Guelph, ON, June 30, 2025– The City of Guelph is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Marcus as the new General Manager of Guelph Transit following a competitive recruitment process. Glenn has served as Acting General Manager of Guelph Transit since January 2025; during this period, he has demonstrated thoughtful, competent leadership with…
-
Changes coming to City parking lots – no more gates
Guelph is updating all parking lots and parkades so you can get in and out of City parking lots faster and easier, whether you have a permit or not.
-
Lewis Road closed to through traffic
Guelph, Ont., June 19, 2025 – Lewis Road is closed to through traffic near the Guelph Junction Railway tracks until further notice due to safety concerns caused by road surface settlement over two culverts. The settlement has created a dip in the road that is not suitable for travel. The City is in the process…
-
Construction notice: Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail—Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road
Notice date: June 12, 2025 What’s happening: We’re building a new multi-use trail along the Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) within the railway corridor, from Woolwich Street to Woodlawn Road. The section of sidewalk along Woodlawn Road between Nicklin Road and the new multi-use trail will also be replaced with a multi-use path. This project is…
-
Notice of Study Commencement: Street A Collector Road (Poppy Drive to Maltby Road)
The study Guelph is growing and is expected to reach a population of 203,000 by 2051. To support this growth, Guelph needs more homes and more essential infrastructure. The owners of 132 Clair Road, 2021, 2093, 2143 and 2187 Gordon Street, and 99 Maltby Road, together with the City of Guelph, are undertaking a Schedule…
-
City of Guelph moves to an Administrative Penalty System to dispute parking violations
On May 1, 2025, the City of Guelph moved to an Administrative Penalty System (APS) for parking infractions. Under this system, you will no longer have to dispute a parking ticket through the Provincial Offences Court. Instead, you will be able to request a review of a parking penalty with a Screening Officer. By moving…
-
Water barrier install for downtown patios starting May 3
Guelph, ON, Apil 29, 2025 – The City is gearing up for another summer of the seasonal patio program. Staff will be installing water barriers throughout the downtown core on two separate weekends in May. The first installation window is between May 3 and 4. The second installation window is between May 17 and 18.…
-
Notice of Study Commencement: Gordon Street, Clair Road and Laird Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Infrastructure Preliminary Design Study
The study Guelph is growing and is expected to reach a population of 203,000 by 2051. To support this growth, Guelph needs more homes and more essential infrastructure. To identify requirements for growth and development in the Clair-Maltby area in Guelph’s south end, the City of Guelph completed the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan (OPA 79) in…
-
Edinburgh Road environmental assessment: project update
Guelph, Ont., February 20, 2025 – After careful consideration, the City of Guelph is pausing its Edinburgh Road environmental assessment originally set to begin early this year. The environmental assessment is meant to examine a full range of alternatives to maintain the safety and connectivity at the Edinburgh Road level rail crossing along the Metrolinx…
-
Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and services
Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and programs.
-
Updated: McQuillan’s Bridge closed until further notice
February 4, 2025, update: Temporary barriers have been erected on McQuillan’s Bridge. For any pedestrians travelling in the area, exercise caution, do not use McQuillan’s Bridge and instead use an alternative route. Beginning February 4, temporary measures will be implemented along Stone Road East to improve pedestrian mobility in the area. This includes installing concrete…
-
Updated: City working to resolve water main break, Downtown Guelph
Guelph, Ont., January 15, 2025 The City is aware of a water main break on Macdonnell at Wyndham Street North in Downtown Guelph. Our staff are working diligently to complete the repairs as soon as possible. While the situation is being handled, we encourage everyone to avoid the area until repairs are complete. There are…
-
Some City rates and fees changing January 1
Guelph, Ont., December 23, 2024 – On January 1, 2025, rates and fees for some City services and programs will increase. Check the 2025 rates, fees and charges guide for a full list of the rates and the changes with the effective date of change. The changes are part of the Council-adopted 2025 Budget Confirmation. …
-
Fare changes for Guelph Transit in 2025
Guelph, Ont., December 16, 2024 – In 2025, Guelph Transit will be making changes to certain fare programs. Key Messages Adult fares, reduced fares and day passes will increase on January 1, 2025 Tier A and B of the Affordable Bus Pass Program will be free as of February 1, 2025 (No Changes to Tier…
-
Guelph Transit makes trip planning easier with mobile apps
A new partnership with Transit app, plus existing mobile apps offer Guelph Transit riders more personalized trip planning Guelph, Ont., November 26, 2024 – For those looking to use Guelph Transit, downloading certain apps to your phone can make trip planning easier. Plan your trip Conventional bus service Transit app: Transit app offers real…
-
City of Guelph moves forward with collective agreement with ATU
Guelph, Ont., November 20, 2024 – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce that City Council has directed staff to execute and finalize the new collective agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 1189, which represents approximately 260 operators and staff at Guelph Transit. “We appreciate the time that ATU members and City…
-
City receives $175,000 from Government of Canada for Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail project
The City of Guelph is pleased to be receiving an investment of $175,000 from the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) Tourism Growth Program in southern Ontario for the City’s Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail project.
-
Your road map to a safe and ticket-free parking experience
Guelph, Ont., August 28, 2024 – Back-to-school is upon us again with challenges that include higher traffic in school neighbourhoods. We can all do our part to ensure a happy and safe school year by walking and biking to school safely, parking in designated areas only and slowing down near schools. Where to park If…
-
On-demand transit service available on Sundays as of September 1
Guelph, Ont., August 15, 2024 – Guelph Transit will be extending Sunday service to include on-demand bus service. This will begin September 1. Sunday service as of September 1: The 99 Mainline will continue to run every 15 minutes south of Guelph Central Station and every 30 minutes north of Guelph Central Station from 7:15…
-
Data backs Guelph’s new automated speed enforcement cameras
Drivers lowered speed by 20 percent near speed cameras Guelph, Ont., May 1, 2024 – Last August, the City of Guelph launched the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program in designated school zones across the city. The cameras are a part of the City’s Vision Zero strategy to reduce the number of people killed and seriously…
-
Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) for improvements and modifications to the Macdonell and Allan structures.
-
Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) to confirm the required improvements to Wyndham Street North.