Guelph 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
Category Archives: Biking and walking
Guelph making temporary sidewalk and road changes so people can be active outdoors and remain 2 metres apart
October 20, 2020Advanced 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?
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
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
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
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
Market Parkade and Wilson Street improvements completed within budget and with sustainability in mind
October 9, 2019This month, the City will celebrate the long-awaited completion of the Wilson Street road improvements and the grand opening of the new Market Parkade. The new Norfolk Street pedestrian bridge will also open, and the Wilson Street public art project will be unveiled along with four new murals created as part of the Main Street Mural Project. All work was completed within planned budgets. Continue reading Market Parkade and Wilson Street improvements completed within budget and with sustainability in mind
Temporary trail closure: Downtown Trail/TransCanada Trail alongside Goldie Mill Park
August 27, 2019Part of the Downtown Trail/TransCanada Trail that runs past Goldie Mill Park will be closed for restoration work starting August 27 until further notice. Continue reading Temporary trail closure: Downtown Trail/TransCanada Trail alongside Goldie Mill Park
Active Transportation Update Report
August 9, 2019Learn about Guelph’s progress implementing its cycling master plan and active transportation network. Continue reading Active Transportation Update Report
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
New sidewalks in 2018
November 27, 2018Protected 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
City consulting community on improvements to Downey Road corridor
May 10, 2016Share the Road Cycling Coalition Announces Bicycle Friendly Community Awards
April 24, 2012The following communities were awarded Bicycle Friendly status: Toronto – Silver; Guelph – Bronze; Mississauga – Bronze; Oakville – Bronze; Peterborough – Bronze; Richmond Hill – Bronze; Welland – Bronze. Honorable Mentions were given to Sault Ste Marie and Whitby. Continue reading Share the Road Cycling Coalition Announces Bicycle Friendly Community Awards