Significant Weather Event Ended – Stay Safe on Guelph’s Streets Trails and Sidewalks!
The Significant Weather Event is no longer in effect, but here are some important updates for those walking, rolling, and biking around the city:
Plowing Continues
Crews are still working on clearing residential sidewalks and some roads over the next few days. Service may be delayed, so please be patient as crews continue their work.
Downtown Snow Removal
From February 24-27, overnight street parking is not permitted from 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. to allow snow removal trucks and equipment access to clear downtown streets.
Freeze-Thaw Cycles
With warmer daytime temperatures and freezing overnight, icy conditions are expected, especially on sidewalks and bike lanes. Please exercise extra caution when walking or cycling!
Flooding Risk
As snow melts, it may lead to flooding in low-lying areas of the city. If it’s safe, please clear any nearby storm drains to help prevent pooling.
Reporting Issues:
Here’s how you can report any issues you encounter:
- Accessibility Issues:
If you experience urgent barriers around accessibility ramps or crossings, please call 519-837-5648 or email operations@guelph.ca. For non-urgent issues, visit guelph.ca/snow for updates. - Sidewalks, Bike Lanes, and Trails:
If you find unresolved issues with sidewalks, bike lanes, or trails, the City requests that you wait 48 hours after the weather event ends to report them (with the exception of urgent accessibility issues). After 48 hours, you can report problems through:- The Report a Problem Map or the Service Request Form – Snow Removal
- Contacting Guelph’s Operations Department at 519-837-5628 or operations@guelph.ca
You can find all the reporting resources on our Linktree @ activeguelph!
Your reports are vital in improving our community’s active transportation infrastructure, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you notice any issues.
We Need Your Voice!
While this is the current procedure for reporting issues, if you believe there should be changes or improvements to the process, we encourage you to reach out to your local city councilors. Additionally, be sure to participate in public engagements wherever possible to ensure your voice is heard on these important matters. Your feedback is crucial in shaping how the city addresses these concerns moving forward.
Stay safe and continue to enjoy active transportation where you can around Guelph!
Best regards,
Andrea Bidgood
Vice-Chair
