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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Updated: McQuillan’s Bridge closed until further notice
January 29, 2025City receives $175,000 from Government of Canada for Guelph Junction Railway Multi-Use Trail project
October 16, 2024The 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
City of Guelph receives over $2 million from Government of Canada for three climate change-related infrastructure projects
May 25, 2023Funds 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
Collisions will happen. Serious injuries and fatalities are unacceptable.
April 27, 2023Keeping 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.