The City is restoring municipal programs and services with COVID-19 guidelines in place. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter using #COVID19Guelph for updates. Continue reading City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
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City of Guelph restoring services during COVID-19
October 30, 2020Guelph making temporary sidewalk and road changes so people can be active outdoors and remain 2 metres apart
October 20, 2020Guelph is making temporary road and sidewalk changes at seven locations so people walking and cycling can stay 2 metres apart. Continue reading Guelph making temporary sidewalk and road changes so people can be active outdoors and remain 2 metres apart
Advanced walk signals will give pedestrians a five-second head start at seven Guelph intersections
October 14, 2020Drivers should pay extra attention to traffic signals and watch for pedestrians with changes coming to seven intersections across the city starting October 19. Continue reading Advanced walk signals will give pedestrians a five-second head start at seven Guelph intersections
Construction notice: Norwich Pedestrian Bridge construction starts October 19
October 13, 2020The City is reconstructing the Norwich Street Pedestrian Bridge in two phases starting October 19, 2020. Continue reading Construction notice: Norwich Pedestrian Bridge construction starts October 19
Glow Guelph: Light up your life at the covered bridge starting October 9
October 8, 2020On October 9, Glow Guelph will transform the covered bridge between Royal City Park and York Road Park with colourful lights every night from dusk until 11 p.m. Continue reading Glow Guelph: Light up your life at the covered bridge starting October 9
UPDATED: Covered Bridge and parking lot entrance closed for periods between October 5-9
October 7, 2020The covered bridge will be closed periodically between October 3-9. Continue reading UPDATED: Covered Bridge and parking lot entrance closed for periods between October 5-9
What did you think of the slow streets pilot?
October 1, 2020Take the survey by November 1. How have these slow streets worked for you? Did you walk, bike, rollerblade or drive on any of these streets? Continue reading What did you think of the slow streets pilot?
Still using paper tickets as bus fare? October 31 is the last day to use them
September 30, 2020As of November 1, 2020, you can no longer use paper tickets as valid trip fare to ride on Guelph Transit. Continue reading Still using paper tickets as bus fare? October 31 is the last day to use them
Morris Street On-Street Parking Survey
September 30, 2020The City’s Transportation Engineering department has received a public request to review on-street parking on Morris Street between York Road and Beverley Street. Continue reading Morris Street On-Street Parking Survey
Notice of study completion: Municipal Class Environment Assessment Emma Street to Earl Street Bridge over the Speed River
September 30, 2020Have your say about the proposed pedestrian bridge connecting Emma to Earl Street over the Speed River. Read the Environmental Assessment report and provide comments by October 23. Continue reading Notice of study completion: Municipal Class Environment Assessment Emma Street to Earl Street Bridge over the Speed River
City launches Digital Culture Hub for Culture Days
September 28, 2020The City is hosting a Digital Culture Hub for the eleventh annual Culture Days celebration, taking place until October 25. Continue reading City launches Digital Culture Hub for Culture Days
City launches Traverse: Transit shelter artist showcase and self-guided ward tours
September 23, 2020Traverse is the City’s latest tourism and culture initiative, showcasing original local artists’ work in Guelph Transit shelters across the city. Continue reading City launches Traverse: Transit shelter artist showcase and self-guided ward tours
Guelph’s downtown dining district to continue to November 30
September 21, 2020Notice of study completion: Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Schedule ‘B’ Gordon Street improvements
September 17, 2020To improve the safety and mobility for all road users, City of Guelph is proposing a continuous two-way left-turn lane on Gordon Street between Edinburgh Road and Lowes Road with off-street multi-use paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Continue reading Notice of study completion: Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Schedule ‘B’ Gordon Street improvements
Construction notice: West Parkade construction starts September 21
September 15, 2020Starting September 21, the City is replacing lighting on all levels of the West Parkade with high-efficiency LED lights. Continue reading Construction notice: West Parkade construction starts September 21
Emergency water main repairs on Silvercreek Parkway to continue through the weekend
September 4, 2020Guelph crews are responding to a water main break on Silvercreek Parkway North. The City expects to repair the water main over the weekend, and road repairs will continue through next week. Continue reading Emergency water main repairs on Silvercreek Parkway to continue through the weekend
Choose safety over convenience this school year
September 3, 2020If 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. Continue reading Choose safety over convenience this school year
Have a “wheelie” good Bike Month this September
September 1, 2020We’re celebrating our third annual Bike Month this September! Get on your bike for Ride Your Bike Day on September 19 and take part in virtual challenges for a chance to win great prizes. Continue reading Have a “wheelie” good Bike Month this September
Tree removals at Goldie Mill start September 1
August 31, 2020Tree removals at Goldie Mill start September 1 Continue reading Tree removals at Goldie Mill start September 1
Earl to Emma street bridge will improve connections to downtown for people walking and biking
August 27, 2020On September 8, City Council will discuss a proposed pedestrian bridge connecting Emma and Earl Streets over the Speed River. Continue reading Earl to Emma street bridge will improve connections to downtown for people walking and biking
Construction notice: York Road closed to through traffic starting early September
August 27, 2020York Road will be closed from Ontario Street to Stevenson Street to through traffic starting the week of September 8 until about June 2021. Continue reading Construction notice: York Road closed to through traffic starting early September
Slow streets pilot project aims to improve safety on residential roads
August 25, 2020Guelph trying out slow streets on six residential roads. This pilot is part of Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts and run September 1 to October 31. Continue reading Slow streets pilot project aims to improve safety on residential roads
Construction notice: Norfolk Street lane reductions starting August 27
August 19, 2020Norfolk Street lane reductions expected to start on or about Thursday, August 27 and take about one day to complete, weather permitting. Continue reading Construction notice: Norfolk Street lane reductions starting August 27
Guelph Transit reduces service this fall due to COVID-19
August 18, 2020This September, Guelph Transit’s current schedules will become permanent, and all extra/express routes serving the University of Guelph will be cancelled, nine full-time and eight part-time operators will be laid off, and 14 positions will remain vacant. Continue reading Guelph Transit reduces service this fall due to COVID-19
City leaders make fiscal support a focus with Ontario Ministers at AMO conference
August 17, 2020City leaders make fiscal support a focus with Ontario Ministers at AMO conference Continue reading City leaders make fiscal support a focus with Ontario Ministers at AMO conference
Recommended improvements on Gordon Street would improve traffic flows
August 13, 2020Guelph City Council to discuss recommended changes for Gordon Street between Edinburgh Road and Lowes Road Continue reading Recommended improvements on Gordon Street would improve traffic flows
Guelph to receive $12 million Provincial and Federal emergency funds
August 12, 2020Guelph will receive $6,911,100 in emergency operating funds and another $5,096,534 in funding for transit as part of the Safe Restart agreement between the Provincial and federal governments Continue reading Guelph to receive $12 million Provincial and Federal emergency funds
Guelph testing traffic data cameras for better traffic management
July 31, 2020The City of Guelph is testing the effectiveness of two different traffic data collection cameras starting mid-August. Continue reading Guelph testing traffic data cameras for better traffic management
Guelph advances COVID-19 response
July 15, 2020Senior City staff present the fiscal, economic, community and organizational impacts of the COVID-19, and the City’s ongoing plans to address them. Continue reading Guelph advances COVID-19 response
Notice of virtual open house: Norwich Street Pedestrian Bridge reconstruction and rehabilitation
July 15, 2020Member of the public can submit comments and questions about the Norwich Street pedestrian bridge reconstruction project until July 28, 2020. Continue reading Notice of virtual open house: Norwich Street Pedestrian Bridge reconstruction and rehabilitation
New strategy aims to improve safety of people walking, cycling and driving in Guelph
July 9, 2020A new Community Road Safety Strategy and Traffic Calming Policy are being presented to City Council for approval on July 20. Continue reading New strategy aims to improve safety of people walking, cycling and driving in Guelph
Parts of Wyndham and Macdonell streets closed until the end of November for downtown dining district
July 8, 2020Parts of Wyndham and Macdonell streets will close for two months starting Friday, July 10 to maximize the economic recovery efforts of the Downtown Guelph Business Association’s dining district. Continue reading Parts of Wyndham and Macdonell streets closed until the end of November for downtown dining district
New Guelph Transit summer pass for post-secondary students available July 2
June 30, 2020Guelph Transit is launching a July and August pass for post-secondary students. The pass can be added to your OnYourWay fare card for $68 per month starting July 2. Continue reading New Guelph Transit summer pass for post-secondary students available July 2
Guelph sees decrease in injury-related collisions
June 26, 2020Guelph’s 2015-2019 collision report shows an overall decline in injury-related collisions and the number of cyclists involved in collisions. Continue reading Guelph sees decrease in injury-related collisions
We’re hiring! Crossing guards
June 24, 2020City gets $8.35 million from Investing in Canada to make more transit and cycling accessibility improvements
June 23, 2020The City is getting $8.35 million from the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan for two projects that include active transportation and accessibility improvements to help people get around Guelph. Continue reading City gets $8.35 million from Investing in Canada to make more transit and cycling accessibility improvements
Buy your bus pass starting June 23
June 22, 2020Starting June 23, you can buy a Guelph Transit bus pass at select City locations and retailers. Continue reading Buy your bus pass starting June 23
City gets $100,000 from Government of Canada to add 20 public electric vehicle charging stations
June 18, 2020Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
June 17, 2020Guelph City Council approves downtown dining district, increasing support for local non-profit organizations and reinstating parking fees, transit fares Continue reading Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
Guelph Transit changing service to slow the spread of coronavirus
June 17, 2020Guelph Transit is making additional service changes as part of the City’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19). Continue reading Guelph Transit changing service to slow the spread of coronavirus
Mask or face covering now required for Guelph Transit riders
June 16, 2020Based on updated advice from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, people using Guelph Transit must wear a mask or face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading Mask or face covering now required for Guelph Transit riders
City preparing to restart some services
June 12, 2020Work is underway to prepare City buildings, restart services, and ensure processes are in place to keep our community and employees safe. Continue reading City preparing to restart some services
Guelph making room for temporary patios and curbside pickup
June 11, 2020The City of Guelph is planning to allow businesses to expand temporary outdoor seating areas starting this weekend. Continue reading Guelph making room for temporary patios and curbside pickup
Guelph temporary seasonal patio program
June 11, 2020Guelph’s temporary seasonal patio program allows restaurants, and other businesses, throughout the city, to expand outdoor seating and dining areas in order to meet COVID-19 guidelines from Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health. Continue reading Guelph temporary seasonal patio program
Construction notice: West Parkade repair work begins June 22
June 11, 2020Heritage Restoration will complete concrete repair work to the West Parkade starting June 22 on levels 3 through 5. Continue reading Construction notice: West Parkade repair work begins June 22
Guelph Transit asks riders to wear masks as more people are permitted on buses
June 5, 2020Guelph Transit will allow more than 10 people to ride each bus and ask all riders to wear a non-medical mask or face covering. Continue reading Guelph Transit asks riders to wear masks as more people are permitted on buses
City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19
March 23, 2020At its emergency meeting tonight, Guelph City Council unanimously approved fiscal relief measures to help residents and businesses manage the impacts of COVID-19. Continue reading City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19
Postponed: March 23 open house shows Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District
March 15, 2020Open houses (March 23 and April 2) are postponed. You’re invited to attend one of two open houses as we show how the community’s feedback over the past 18 months has influenced the Urban Design Master Plan for the Baker District redevelopment project. Continue reading Postponed: March 23 open house shows Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District
Safety regulations spur plans to close Dublin Street at railway crossing
February 28, 2020The railway crossing at Dublin Street no longer meets updated Transport Canada regulations. The closure of Dublin at the rail crossing is needed to make sure that people walking and driving through this area stay safe.
Continue reading Safety regulations spur plans to close Dublin Street at railway crossing
Guelph residents to benefit from improved green public transit infrastructure
January 17, 2020Guelph Residents to Benefit from Improved Green Public Transit Infrastructure Continue reading Guelph residents to benefit from improved green public transit infrastructure