The City of Guelph marks an important milestone this week with the purchase of four fully-electric Guelph Transit buses. Continue reading City adding four electric buses to Guelph Transit routes by summer 2022
Category Archives: Getting Around
City adding four electric buses to Guelph Transit routes by summer 2022
October 27, 2021Expect some traffic delays in downtown Guelph November 1 and 2
October 26, 2021As the patio season comes to an end, downtown businesses will be dismantling and removing patio equipment on November 1 and 2. Continue reading Expect some traffic delays in downtown Guelph November 1 and 2
City of Guelph services during COVID-19
October 25, 2021Guelph’s municipal programs and services during COVID-19. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph services during COVID-19
Construction notice: Work on Stevenson Street continues until December
October 22, 2021Work is being completed on a watermain on Stevenson Street between Ferguson Street and the Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) tracks. Continue reading Construction notice: Work on Stevenson Street continues until December
City recommends short-term trailer parking exemptions for driveways
October 22, 2021A City of Guelph report heading to Council in November recommends a trailer parking exemption program that would allow short-term parking of recreational trailers in residential driveways. Continue reading City recommends short-term trailer parking exemptions for driveways
Construction notice: Wellington Street and Edinburgh Road intersection right-turn lane closures starting October 25
October 21, 2021The City is installing a new smart channel and pedestrian crossovers on Wellington Street West at Edinburgh Road South in the channelized right turn lanes. Continue reading Construction notice: Wellington Street and Edinburgh Road intersection right-turn lane closures starting October 25
Construction notice: Bike lanes coming to Imperial Road
October 21, 2021City is adding on-road painted bike lanes on Imperial Road, from Fife Road to Speedvale Avenue West. This work involves re-marking the road from two lanes in each direction, to one lane in each direction with a bike lane and turning lanes where required. Continue reading Construction notice: Bike lanes coming to Imperial Road
Construction notice: College Avenue pedestrian signal relocation starting November 1
October 20, 2021The City is relocating the pedestrian crosswalk outside Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute (CCVI) to the corner on the west side of Vanier Drive. Continue reading Construction notice: College Avenue pedestrian signal relocation starting November 1
Construction notice: Bike lane improvements coming to Gordon Street
October 20, 2021Repainting bike lanes along Gordon Street between Water Street and Harts Lane. Continue reading Construction notice: Bike lane improvements coming to Gordon Street
Construction notice: Bike lanes coming to Starwood Drive
October 20, 2021Bike lanes will be painted between the parking lanes and travel lanes on Starwood Drive between Grange Road and Watson Parkway. Continue reading Construction notice: Bike lanes coming to Starwood Drive
Exploring parking improvements for downtown Guelph
October 15, 2021Starting in 2022, we’ll be studying the parking environment in downtown Guelph as we look to update the Downtown Parking Master Plan, including looking at the ways in which parking is and can be funded. Continue reading Exploring parking improvements for downtown Guelph
Metrolinx notice: GO train speeds through Guelph gradually increasing over coming months
October 13, 2021Starting October 25, GO train speeds will start incrementally increasing, with three-week intervals between every increase. Continue reading Metrolinx notice: GO train speeds through Guelph gradually increasing over coming months
Holiday hours for City facilities and services
October 6, 2021Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and programs. Continue reading Holiday hours for City facilities and services
Engagement underway for bike park and splash pad at Eastview Park
October 5, 2021Have your say to bring Guelph’s Transportation Master Plan to life
October 1, 2021Whether you walk, roll, ride a bike, take a bus, drive a car, or use some other form of travel we want your ideas to make the Transportation Master Plan a success. Take the online survey by October 24. Continue reading Have your say to bring Guelph’s Transportation Master Plan to life
Construction update: Stevenson Street re-opened
September 21, 2021The intersection of Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street will be closed for approximately two weeks, from May 3-14, weather permitting. Continue reading Construction update: Stevenson Street re-opened
Vaccination proof needed to access some City programs, services as of September 22
September 17, 2021Starting Wednesday, September 22, the Ontario government requires residents to be fully vaccinated (including the 14-day waiting period) and provide their vaccination receipts or medical exemption alongside government-issued identification to access some indoor City programs and services. Continue reading Vaccination proof needed to access some City programs, services as of September 22
Baker and Wyndham parking lots close October 1
September 14, 2021The Baker and Wyndham Street parking lots are closing permanently on October 1 for the Baker District redevelopment, a vibrant district nestled in Guelph’s historic core that will create a renewed area of activity, commerce and civic space for the local community and city. Continue reading Baker and Wyndham parking lots close October 1
Construction notice: Gordon Street safety improvements will help protect people walking, biking and driving
September 8, 2021The City is making improvements on the west side of Gordon Street between Fountain and Wellington Streets to help address ongoing safety concerns for people walking, biking and driving to and through this area. Continue reading Construction notice: Gordon Street safety improvements will help protect people walking, biking and driving
New policy requires City staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or regularly tested
August 27, 2021The City of Guelph is implementing a new COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees. Continue reading New policy requires City staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or regularly tested
Part of Macdonell Street parking lot closed for traffic island installation starting September 7
August 24, 2021Have your say about making Guelph’s Transportation Master Plan a reality
August 12, 2021Join us August 19 to provide feedback to help us understand how the preferred alternative for Guelph’s Transportation Master Plan will look, work and feel in real life. Continue reading Have your say about making Guelph’s Transportation Master Plan a reality
Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
August 12, 2021The 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
Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
August 12, 2021The 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
Park washrooms are open for the season
July 28, 2021Washrooms open in our parks and along trails. Continue reading Park washrooms are open for the season
Have your say on trailer parking in residential neighbourhoods
July 22, 2021The City is reviewing how trailers, recreational vehicles (RVs), detachable trailers and utility trailers park in residential neighbourhoods to balance the need for parking while considering community safety. Continue reading Have your say on trailer parking in residential neighbourhoods
Council unanimously approves urban design plan for Baker District redevelopment
July 21, 2021Speedvale Avenue West fully closed between Woolwich Street and Edinburgh Road North for emergency sanitary repair work
July 16, 2021Six new red-light cameras to help make Guelph roads safer
July 8, 2021The City is installing six red-light cameras this summer−one per ward− throughout Guelph. The cameras will go live sometime in the fall. Continue reading Six new red-light cameras to help make Guelph roads safer
Macdonell and Wyndham patio street closures extended for recognized holidays
June 30, 2021Macdonell and Wyndham patio street closures extended for recognized holidays Continue reading Macdonell and Wyndham patio street closures extended for recognized holidays
Guelph receives funding to improve active transportation network and urban forest canopy
June 29, 2021Guelph will use more than $900,000 in federal and provincial funding to enhance Guelph’s Active Transportation Network increase the urban forest canopy. Continue reading Guelph receives funding to improve active transportation network and urban forest canopy
City staff propose lower speed limits across Guelph to make roads safer for everyone
June 24, 202148 residential neighbourhoods in Guelph would see speeds lowered from 50km/h to 40 km/h if approved by Council. Continue reading City staff propose lower speed limits across Guelph to make roads safer for everyone
Metrolinx notice: Upcoming train speed testing
June 23, 2021Metrolinx is performing testing along the GO Transit Kitchener Line rail corridor in Guelph on Sunday, June 27. Continue reading Metrolinx notice: Upcoming train speed testing
It’s patio season!
June 10, 2021Macdonell and Wyndham streets closed weekends for seasonal patio program Continue reading It’s patio season!
Get in ‘gear’ this Bike Month!
May 31, 2021Guelph Transit introduces OnYourWay app for select fares
May 28, 2021Guelph Transit customers can now buy rides, load e-cash, and pay to ride the bus using the new OnYourWay app. Continue reading Guelph Transit introduces OnYourWay app for select fares
Updated Guelph Trail Master Plan prioritizes growth, sustainability of trail system
May 27, 2021The City has released the draft Guelph Trail Master Plan (GTMP) for community and Council consideration ahead of the Committee of the Whole meeting on June 7 Continue reading Updated Guelph Trail Master Plan prioritizes growth, sustainability of trail system
Have your say on Guelph Transit’s proposed route changes
May 26, 2021Guelph Transit has released its proposed transit system, including an implementation plan, and we invite you to provide input at haveyoursay.guelph.ca until June 20. Continue reading Have your say on Guelph Transit’s proposed route changes
Elizabeth Street parking lot closes permanently June 30
May 20, 2021The City of Guelph is closing the Elizabeth Street parking lot permanently on June 30, 2021. Continue reading Elizabeth Street parking lot closes permanently June 30
Guelph launches pilot for on-street parking payments on Delhi Street
May 17, 2021Future-focused transportation solution will create equitable access in Guelph
May 14, 2021On May 26, City Council will discuss the future of Guelph’s transportation network through the presentation of a preferred transportation solution. Continue reading Future-focused transportation solution will create equitable access in Guelph
Don’t rush the red awareness campaign launches
April 30, 2021City drilling for groundwater test wells on College Avenue West and on Hanlon Road starting April 26
April 23, 2021Guelph skate park and sports fields, playgrounds, trails and dog parks open
April 18, 2021Only leave home for groceries, medical appointments, exercise, essential work or childcare. Continue reading Guelph skate park and sports fields, playgrounds, trails and dog parks open
Guelph parks remain open, recreation centres to close
April 1, 2021Ontario government announced a provincewide shut down in an effort to control the spread of COVID-19 and variants of concern. New restrictions will be in effect starting April 3, 2021 until at least May 1, 2021. Continue reading Guelph parks remain open, recreation centres to close
Construction notice: Section of Gosling Gardens closed starting April 13
April 1, 2021Work at Gosling Gardens is expected to start on or about Tuesday, April 13 and take two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Continue reading Construction notice: Section of Gosling Gardens closed starting April 13
Council approves three-year seasonal patio program
March 30, 2021Council approves three-year seasonal patio program Continue reading Council approves three-year seasonal patio program
Construction notice: Norwich Pedestrian Bridge construction starts April 6
March 24, 2021Guelph gets more funding for transit and COVID-19 recovery
March 11, 2021Guelph to receive up to 28.4 million from Ontario Safe Restart Fund to address financial impacts of COVID-19 COVID-19. Continue reading Guelph gets more funding for transit and COVID-19 recovery
Final phase of traffic calming measures coming to Downey Road
March 5, 2021This spring, the City of Guelph is implementing the final phase of traffic calming measures along Downey Road between Woodland Glen and Teal drives. Continue reading Final phase of traffic calming measures coming to Downey Road