News - Ministry of Transportation

1. Ontario To Improve Highway 26

   The second phase of major construction improvements to Highway 26 from Wasaga Beach to Collingwood, will begin in the new year.

   November 20, 2009 2:50 PM | Ministry of Transportation
2. Bus Rapid Transit Opens, Improving Access To York University
   Greater Toronto Area residents, students and commuters now have a faster and more efficient transit option, thanks to the new York University busway.
   November 20, 2009 10:30 AM | Ministry of Transportation
3. Ontario Remembers Victims Of Road Collisions

   To mark the second annual National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Ontario is reminding all motorists to never get behind the wheel of a car if they are impaired.

   November 18, 2009 5:00 AM | Ministry of Transportation
4. Drive Safely This Winter Season

   As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter, motorists need to take extra precautions and adjust their driving habits to cold, icy and snowy conditions.

   November 13, 2009 11:00 AM | Ministry of Transportation
5. 
   New Electronic Highway Signs Easier For Drivers To Read

   Ten full-colour, electronic overhead signs will be installed along Highways 401, 404 and the Don Valley Parkway to make driving easier and safer for motorists.

   November 4, 2009 1:00 PM | Ministry of Transportation
6. 
   New 'Green' Licence Plate Selected By Ontarians

   Ontarians have voted for a new vehicle licence plate that will encourage consumers to switch to environmentally-friendly cars and trucks.

   November 2, 2009 4:41 PM | Ministry of Transportation
7. GO Buses Arrive In Kitchener-Waterloo And Cambridge

   GO Transit will begin bus service tomorrow between Kitchener-Waterloo and Mississauga with stops in Cambridge, Milton and Aberfoyle.

   October 30, 2009 8:30 AM | Ministry of Transportation
8. 
   Construction To Begin Next Month On Ontario's Highway Service Centres
   The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has signed an interim agreement with its preferred proponent Host Kilmer Service Centres Inc. (HKSC), authorizing the start of construction on seven of the sites in early November 2009.   
   October 27, 2009 12:22 PM | Ministry of Transportation
9. 
   Ban On Hand-Held Devices Now Ontario Law

   It's now the law - the use of hand-held cell phones and other wireless devices while driving is prohibited in Ontario.

   October 26, 2009 12:15 PM | Ministry of Transportation
10. One Week To Go: Ban On Hand-Held Devices Takes Effect October 26

    Ontario's ban on texting, emailing and using hand-held cell phones and other devices while driving takes effect one week from today.  

    October 19, 2009 5:00 AM | Ministry of Transportation
11. Ontario Announces Metrolinx Board Nominations

    The new Metrolinx Board has been nominated, including current interim President and CEO Robert Prichard as the new chair.

    October 9, 2009 3:51 PM | Ministry of Transportation
12. GO Bus Service Coming To Kitchener-Waterloo And Cambridge

    Starting on October 31, residents and commuters will be able to catch the GO Bus between Kitchener-Waterloo and Mississauga with stops in Cambridge, Milton and Aberfoyle.

    October 8, 2009 2:37 PM | Ministry of Transportation
13. Electric Bikes Allowed on Ontario Roads
    E-bikes can share the road with cars, pedestrians and other traffic throughout Ontario --with new safety requirements.
    October 1, 2009 1:00 PM | Ministry of Transportation
14. Ban On Hand-Held Devices Starts In October

    Ontario's ban on hand-held devices while driving will take effect on October 26, 2009.

    September 30, 2009 10:45 AM | Ministry of Transportation
15. Drivers Get Real-time Traffic Information on Electronic Signs

    Information about traffic, construction and weather will soon be available to drivers on 12 new electronic traffic signs along the QEW and the 400 series of highways in Niagara Region, Hamilton, Simcoe County and Toronto.  

    September 25, 2009 12:00 PM | Ministry of Transportation