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Category Archives: Guelph Transit
UPDATED: Stevenson Street closed to through traffic starting July 26
July 19, 2021City of Guelph services during COVID-19
July 19, 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
Speedvale Avenue West fully closed between Woolwich Street and Edinburgh Road North for emergency sanitary repair work
July 16, 2021Holiday hours for City facilities and services
July 16, 2021Holiday hours for City of Guelph facilities and programs. Continue reading Holiday hours for City facilities and services
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
It’s patio season!
June 10, 2021Macdonell and Wyndham streets closed weekends for seasonal patio program Continue reading It’s patio season!
Guelph 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
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
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
UPDATED notice: Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street intersection closed starting May 3
May 12, 2021The intersection of Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street will be closed for approximately two weeks, from May 3-14, weather permitting. Continue reading UPDATED notice: Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street intersection closed starting May 3
Guelph 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
On-demand bus service coming to Guelph Transit
February 12, 2021Guelph Transit is introducing on-demand bus service this spring to complement its conventional bus service. Continue reading On-demand bus service coming to Guelph Transit
Guelph COVID-19 complaints and charges update
January 18, 2021Guelph responded to 15 calls about residential gatherings and issued two $750 fines Continue reading Guelph COVID-19 complaints and charges update
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
Growth, digital services and COVID-19 at the centre of the City’s 2021 budget talks
November 5, 2020There’s lots to talk about as City Council prepares to consider the proposed 2021 budget. With a four-year budget perspective, Council will only approve the 2021 budget this year, but will see the financial impacts of service decisions and plans beyond one year.
Continue reading Growth, digital services and COVID-19 at the centre of the City’s 2021 budget talks
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
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 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
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
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
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
Guelph’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
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
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
Minor changes to Guelph Transit routes 16 and 17
December 23, 2019We’re expanding service along route 16 and making some minor schedule adjustments to routes 16 and 17, starting January 5, 2020. Continue reading Minor changes to Guelph Transit routes 16 and 17
Get on your way with Guelph Transit’s tap and go card
December 10, 2019Get OnYourWay with the reloadable tap and go Guelph Transit card starting January 17, 2020—a new, faster and more secure way to pay for bus fares in Guelph. Continue reading Get on your way with Guelph Transit’s tap and go card
Booking a ride on a mobility bus just got easier
November 15, 2019We’re making it easier and more convenient for you to book a trip on our mobility buses. Now, in addition to calling us, you can schedule a pickup online with the new app. Continue reading Booking a ride on a mobility bus just got easier
City looking for feedback on proposed smoking and alcohol regulations
September 30, 2019The City is looking for input on proposed smoking and alcohol regulations through two online surveys running from September 30 to October 13. Continue reading City looking for feedback on proposed smoking and alcohol regulations
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
Council endorses recommendations to improve transit service in Guelph
January 31, 2019At Tuesday night’s meeting, Council unanimously endorsed 12 recommendations outlined in the final report for the Guelph Transit business service review. Continue reading Council endorses recommendations to improve transit service in Guelph
City shares Guelph Transit business service review final report
January 17, 2019The final report for the Guelph Transit business service review will be presented to Council on Tuesday, January 29 at 6 p.m. Continue reading City shares Guelph Transit business service review final report
Minor tweaks to Guelph Transit routes 10 and 17
December 19, 2018We’re making some minor schedule adjustments, starting January 7, 2019. Continue reading Minor tweaks to Guelph Transit routes 10 and 17
Guelph Transit installs new signs at bus stops
December 18, 2018Guelph Transit is installing new reflective signs at its bus stops. Continue reading Guelph Transit installs new signs at bus stops
Guelph transit gets federal-provincial funding boost
March 16, 2018A new provincial-federal agreement earmarks up to $106 million over 10 years for potential Guelph transit infrastructure projects. Continue reading Guelph transit gets federal-provincial funding boost
U-pass program extended to Guelph’s Conestoga College students
February 2, 2018Governments of Canada and Ontario invest in public transit in Guelph
December 8, 2017The City of Guelph will use the funding to replace three transit operations vehicles and four hoists. Continue reading Governments of Canada and Ontario invest in public transit in Guelph
City and Guelph Transit union ratify collective agreement
November 20, 2017The agreement takes effect immediately. More information will be available on guelph.ca once both parties have signed the agreement. Continue reading City and Guelph Transit union ratify collective agreement
City of Guelph and Guelph Transit union reach tentative agreement
November 6, 2017Guelph Transit ridership up 44 per cent in September
October 6, 2017$19.4 million to be invested in Guelph Transit infrastructure
March 31, 2017MP Lloyd Longfield, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced today that the City of Guelph’s new public transit project has been approved. Continue reading $19.4 million to be invested in Guelph Transit infrastructure
Federal infrastructure funding projects
March 31, 2017The City’s applications to date have successfully secured $17.3 million for eight infrastructure-related projects in our community. Continue reading Federal infrastructure funding projects
Ontario helping Guelph improve and expand public transit
December 22, 2016Colleen Clack appointed as City’s newest Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
June 16, 2016Colleen Clack, who has served as the City of Guelph’s general manager, Culture, Tourism and Community Investment for the past six years, has been appointed by the Executive Team as the City’s newest deputy chief administrative officer (DCAO) of Public Services. In her new position, Clack will oversee Culture, Tourism and Community Investment, Emergency Services, Guelph Transit, Operations, and Parks and Recreation. Continue reading Colleen Clack appointed as City’s newest Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
City prioritizes 12 projects for federal infrastructure funding
June 1, 2016Guelph City Council agreed to the list of projects recommended for federal infrastructure funding. Continue reading City prioritizes 12 projects for federal infrastructure funding