Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Guelph and area. Up to 15 cm of snow is expected, as well as high winds and blowing snow. Some accumulation is expected tomorrow morning, with cold temperatures and heavy snow expected for the afternoon commute. Drivers are reminded to be cautious and drive according to road […]
Category: Traffic Management
Limited Ice Grading Operation – 6 Mar 14
Staff memo. Following on to the earlier e-mail update, I would like to update you on the progress of the limited ice grading operation the Public Works Department is conducting in the residential neighbourhood streets. We continue to address complaints from residents about ice ridges on their streets as a result of the freeze-up we […]
Winter Control – 2 Mar 14
Staff memo. Snow accumulation last night was 5-6 cm. No plow out of residentials being planned. Trucks and plows on main roads and sidewalks now. Cold is causing us to use more sand than salt.
Guelph needs your help on Bicycle-Friendly Community award
Staff memo. Good morning cyclists and Active Transport affiliates, Can you help me with the City of Guelph’s application to upgrade its Bicycle-Friendly Community status? We were awarded Bronze in 2012, but we’re aiming for gold! The application is due this FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28. Notably, I need help if I’ve left out any important details […]
City Wide Plough Out tonight: Move cars off the streets
Staff memo. In conversation with General Manager of Public Works, and with consideration to developing weather conditions, an executive decision has been made to initiate a city-wide plough out of all local streets as soon as possible. This decision is made outside of the Council-approved service level of 10cm accumulation. Staff have monitored and responded […]
Rain and Snow over the last 24 hours
Staff memo. Over the past 24 hours staff have been planning, monitoring and responding to operational needs in response to snow, rain and melting conditions. The following is a brief update from all major service areas involved in responding to the event. Public Works Staff continue to treat the main roadways. Residential streets, hills and […]
Up to 20 mm of rain expected for Guelph tomorrow
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Guelph and area. Up to 20 mm of rain as well as 4 cm of snow is expected, with a chance of freezing rain. The heavy rain may cause flooding, and residents are reminded to be cautious around waterways and on recreational trails. When possible, residents are […]
Winter Control 17/18 Feb 14
Staff memo. As at 6:00pm Monday February 17th 2014 Forecast is for rising temperatures, 6 cm of snow and high winds starting at 11pm tonight. Snow will continue throughout the night and will end at approximately 10am tomorrow morning. High winds will cause blowing snow which may cause drifting on roads and rights of way. […]
Speedvale improvements
A resident’s comments. We were there early and talked Ian and staff. I support the Emma Str. bike lanes as well that said it doesn’t address the issues that cyclists living on Speedvale will have getting to Emma Street. That distance may only be a block or two but it will be an unsafe block […]
Winter Control – 16 Feb 14
Staff memo. As at 08:30 am Sunday February 16th, 2014 The City of Guelph is receiving light snow right now that will total 2-3 cm by 1pm. Salt trucks are out on all main routes now. Skies will clear this afternoon and overnight. However, another low pressure front is moving in and we are expecting […]