A residential plow out is scheduled and will continue until all roads and sidewalks are plowed. Continue reading Residential plow out scheduled for Guelph January 17
Category Archives: Biking and walking
Residential plow out scheduled for Guelph January 17
January 16, 2022Guelph’s Transportation Master Plan will improve safety and connectivity for people of all ages and abilities
January 13, 2022On January 24, Council will consider the Transportation Master Plan to improve how people and goods move around the city. Continue reading Guelph’s Transportation Master Plan will improve safety and connectivity for people of all ages and abilities
Help create a connected cycling network for riders of all ages and abilities
November 30, 2021We’re looking to create a protected cycling network in Guelph that will help all riders feel comfortable biking along key streets in the city while connecting large parts of our community. To help us get started, we’d like your input by December 17. Continue reading Help create a connected cycling network for riders of all ages and abilities
Notice of Commencement: Guelph Protected Cycling Network Study
November 30, 2021The City of Guelph is developing plans for a protected cycling network that will connect large parts of our community. The design solutions will help riders of any age or ability feel comfortable biking along key streets in the city. Continue reading Notice of Commencement: Guelph Protected Cycling Network Study
Study of road-level railway crossings in Guelph is now underway
October 28, 2021Complete the online survey by November 30 to share your thoughts on a transportation study of select rail crossings in Guelph. Continue reading Study of road-level railway crossings in Guelph is now underway
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 12
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 12
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
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
Have 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
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
Get in ‘gear’ this Bike Month!
May 31, 2021Updated 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
Future-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
City drilling for groundwater test wells on College Avenue West and on Hanlon Road starting April 26
April 23, 2021Construction notice: Norwich Pedestrian Bridge construction starts April 6
March 24, 2021Final 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
$40 annual fee for bike parking at Market Parkade starts February 1
January 26, 2021Starting February 1, people who bike in Guelph can buy a $40, taxes included, annual pass to park their bike in the secure bike parking room at the Market Parkade on Wilson Street. Continue reading $40 annual fee for bike parking at Market Parkade starts February 1
City providing additional information to complete Emma Street to Earl Street pedestrian bridge environmental assessment
January 14, 2021The City is working to provide more information to meet the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process for the Emma Street to Earl Street pedestrian bridge project as requested by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks following their review of the EA. Continue reading City providing additional information to complete Emma Street to Earl Street pedestrian bridge environmental assessment
Help us shift into a new gear for how we move around Guelph
January 14, 2021We’re asking for your feedback on the next phase of Guelph’s Transportation Master Plan. Whether you walk, ride a bike, take a bus, drive a car or use some other form of travel we want to hear from you by February 9. Continue reading Help us shift into a new gear for how we move around Guelph
We’re listening! Share your thoughts on Guelph’s trails
November 24, 2020We want to hear your feedback on Guelph trails by December 15 at haveyoursay.guelph.ca. Continue reading We’re listening! Share your thoughts on Guelph’s trails
Help us shape how we travel around Guelph
November 12, 2020We’re sharing our progress and looking for your feedback on values, goals and possible options for Guelph’s Transportation Master Plan. We want to hear from you by December 4. Continue reading Help us shape how we travel around Guelph
Should Guelph lower speed limits?
November 9, 2020We want your feedback on speed limits in Guelph. Complete the online survey by November 30. Continue reading Should Guelph lower speed limits?
Guelph 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
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?
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
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
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
City 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
Learn how to use Guelph Transit’s bike racks
July 19, 2019This summer, Guelph Transit is hosting demonstration sessions to show cyclists how to properly use the bike rack on the front of its conventional buses. Continue reading Learn how to use Guelph Transit’s bike racks
Protected intersection makes left turns safer for cyclists
August 23, 2018Starting Monday morning, those travelling through the Gordon Street and Stone Road intersection will notice new pavement markings. New features will make travel through the intersection safer for people on bikes and in cars. Continue reading Protected intersection makes left turns safer for cyclists
Final design selected for the Ward to Downtown Bridge
June 19, 2018Open house: Community feedback needed for Niska Road reconstruction
November 23, 2017Project update: Council approves all recommendations of Active Transportation Network study
July 25, 2017New sidewalks in 2017
March 28, 2017Notice of study commencement: Pedestrian bridges over the Speed River linking St. Patrick’s Ward to downtown
July 20, 2016City seeks public input on Wilson Street reconstruction and design
July 15, 2016Emma Street to Earl Street Bridge improvements Environment Assessment: Notice of Study Commencement
July 11, 2016Norwich Street Bridge improvements Environmental Assessment: Notice of Study Commencement
July 5, 2016City to unveil Downey Road redesign options at public workshops
June 20, 2016Wilson Street improvements Environmental Assessment: Notice of Study Commencement
May 19, 2016… Continue reading Wilson Street improvements Environmental Assessment: Notice of Study Commencement