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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 the review process for parking infractions outside of the Provincial Offences Court, individuals will benefit from faster review times (30 days from the date of review request submission), faster appeal processes (now called a hearing review), and improved customer service. This system will also reduce the backlog of the court system. If you receive a penalty notice, here are your options Option 1: Pay your Penalty Notice You can pay… Continue reading City of Guelph moves to an Administrative Penalty System to dispute parking violations

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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. Businesses participating in the program will occupy on-street parking spaces primarily along Wyndham Street North, Macdonell Street and Carden Street. Reduced available parking. On-street public parking will be reduced in specific areas for the roadway patios, so drivers are encouraged to use the parkades. Alternatively, visitors to the downtown are encouraged to bike, walk, or take Guelph Transit. Bicycle lanes will not be affected. However, there will be increased truck… Continue reading Water barrier install for downtown patios starting May 3

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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 2024. At the same time, the City also completed the Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) for the area as a Schedule ‘B’ Master Plan, which recommended servicing solutions for mobility, water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. These studies provided several recommendations for improvements to the Gordon Street and Clair/Laird Road corridors to support growth. To build on this previous work, the City has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study… Continue reading Notice of Study Commencement: Gordon Street, Clair Road and Laird Road Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Infrastructure Preliminary Design Study

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Victoria Road South at the railway crossing north of York Road Notice date: April 17, 2025 Guelph Junction Railway is replacing a section of track at rail crossing Due to the age of the at grade rail crossing on Victoria Road South, Guelph Junction Railway is replacing a section of rail track to maintain a safe crossing in compliance with Transport Canada regulations. Work begins May 2, concluding May 7 Work is expected to begin the evening of May 2, and anticipated to finish by 5 a.m. on May 7. Full road closure with limited access to business plaza at 199 Victoria Road  South Victoria Road South will be closed in both directions for the duration of construction. No through traffic will be permitted. Limited… Continue reading Victoria Road South closure at Guelph Junction Railway crossing starting May 2

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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 Kitchener GO line. The contract for the project was awarded in 2024. To achieve a fully funded capital budget and forecast, the budget to implement the Edinburgh Road rail crossing improvements recommended by the environmental assessment was deferred from the 2025 10-year capital budget forecast. If the City proceeded at this time, any findings from the environmental assessment would expire before the project was appropriately funded. Pausing the project allows… Continue reading Edinburgh Road environmental assessment: project update

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Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and programs. Continue reading Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and services

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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 jersey barriers, and adding flashing pedestrian warning signs and speed radar boards. On Stone Road East, for approximately 600 metres between Victoria Road South and Watson Parkway South, be aware the speed limit will be reduced to 40 km/h, lanes will be shifted and cyclists will share the road with vehicles near McQuillan’s Bridge, starting February 4.   Guelph, Ont., January 29, 2025 – The City will close McQuillan’s Bridge… Continue reading Updated: McQuillan’s Bridge closed until further notice

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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 no health risks associated with this break. We will continue to provide updates as the situation progresses. Updated traffic impacts Macdonnell Street, from Wyndham Street North to just in front of the West Parkade, is now closed. Repairs are set to begin imminently and are expected to take approximately 8 to 10 hours to complete. Visit guelph.ca/transit for information about potential route impacts. Updates will be made to this notice at guelph.ca/news… Continue reading Updated: City working to resolve water main break, Downtown Guelph

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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.  Water, wastewater and stormwater rates The volume charges for water will increase by nine cents to $2.21 per cubic metre, and the volume charges for wastewater will increase by 8 cents to $2.32 per cubic metre. Daily basic service charges are also changing, with the magnitude of the change depending on the size of the meter. Monthly stormwater fees will increase to $10.00—an increase of $1.20 per month.   Parking… Continue reading Some City rates and fees changing January 1

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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 C) On February 1, 2025, Guelph Transit will introduce two pilot programs to provide free rides for seniors and youth on specific days, with a registered OnYourWay fare card. These programs will run until December 31, 2025 Seniors can ride Guelph Transit for free every Thursday Youth ages 13-17 can ride for free every weekday after 5 p.m., and on weekends and holidays Fare increases begin January 1, 2025 Adult… Continue reading Fare changes for Guelph Transit in 2025

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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 time departure times for Guelph Transit, and other municipalities, too. For those who use conventional bus service, Transit app is a great tool for trip planning. The app shows accurate and up-to-date departure times in a user-friendly way. New this fall, Guelph Transit is now an official Transit app partner. This means users who open the app within Guelph city limits will automatically have access to enhanced trip planning features,… Continue reading Guelph Transit makes trip planning easier with mobile apps

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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 staff spent at the bargaining table. Through this process, we reached an agreement that benefits everyone: our employees, transit users, and taxpayers” said Stephen O’Brien, Acting General Manager of Human Resources for the City of Guelph. “I am pleased that after months of negotiations and the unwavering solidarity of our membership, we have signed a new 3-year deal that not only honours the hard work and dedication of our members… Continue reading City of Guelph moves forward with collective agreement with ATU

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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. Continue reading City receives $175,000 from Government of Canada for Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail project

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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 you’re not walking or biking to school, there are a few places where it’s safe to park near schools to get kids where they need to be. Kiss and ride zones Kiss and ride zones in front of schools are not parking spaces. You may pull in to drop off a student, but do not park and leave your car. These spaces are designed to keep cars moving and make… Continue reading Your road map to a safe and ticket-free parking experience

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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 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. All other routes will continue to run every 30 minutes from 9:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. NEW: On-demand service runs from 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dispatch for on-demand service will be available from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.   On-demand service has no fixed route. Trips can be booked for all bus stops throughout the city, except those within… Continue reading On-demand transit service available on Sundays as of September 1

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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 injured on our roadways to zero. Staff have analyzed data collected from the first 8 ASE locations and determined that the presence of ASE cameras encouraged a positive change in driver behaviour, resulting in an average speed reduction of 20 per cent or 9 km/h. For example, the average speeds for the school zone on Ironwood Road near Scottsdale Drive were measured at 43 km/h prior to August 1, 2023,… Continue reading Data backs Guelph’s new automated speed enforcement cameras

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The project is designed to create a safe and enjoyable environment for downtown patrons including the expected influx of students starting school in Guelph. Continue reading Macdonell Street and Wyndham Street closed weekend evenings from September 5 – 28

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Funds will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make it easier for people to navigate local trails, sidewalks and paths Key facts The City is getting $1.7 million from the Government of Canada’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program for upgrades to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning system at the West End Community Centre. The City is getting $420,000 from the Government of Canada’s Zero Emission Infrastructure Program to install 24 Level 2 fleet vehicle charging stations and four fast chargers for electric buses. The City is getting $50,000 from the Government of Canada’s Active Transportation Fund to support its active transportation wayfinding strategy. Media release Guelph, Ont., May 25, 2023 – Member of Parliament Lloyd Longfield announced this week that the City of Guelph… Continue reading City of Guelph receives over $2 million from Government of Canada for three climate change-related infrastructure projects

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Keeping our community safe with Vision Zero   Guelph, Ont., April 26, 2023 – Vision Zero, a Council-approved outcome of the Transportation Master Plan, guides the City’s plans to design roads and related infrastructure (e.g., traffic calming, signals) to reduce the chance of death or serious injury if a collision happens. “We’re human and collisions will happen,” says Liraz Fridman, road safety supervisor with the City. “Our goal is to use different tools to encourage drivers to slow down and be aware of their surroundings and of people who are cycling, walking, and wheeling. Every person must do whatever they can to keep our roads safe for themselves and each other.” Vision Zero in Guelph The top causes for collisions in Guelph include drivers travelling… Continue reading Collisions will happen. Serious injuries and fatalities are unacceptable.

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The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) for improvements and modifications to the Macdonell and Allan structures. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

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The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) to confirm the required improvements to Wyndham Street North. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

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