City gets $676,904 to replace automated speed cameras
12Now instead of the speeders paying, we all pay. And the speeders still speed and probably a little faster.
21- Ben There
New traffic lane, removal of bike lanes on Woodlawn just temporary
28Guelph needs to prioritize building a connected network of safe, flat, and accessible off-road bike paths that actually connect all the neighbourhoods together. Leave the bike lanes off Woodlawn Road for good and instead build a single traffic-separated multi-use path on the south side of the street. But more important is to find and build the paths that avoid the hills entirely; even if it means a longer route, this will make the bike system more accessible for all.
5- Matt Saunders
New traffic lane, removal of bike lanes on Woodlawn just temporary
22And that's the way it should always be!!!! The bike lanes do nothing but help a "very few" people while causing more back log for normal vehicle traffic. Same can be said about Imperial Rd....... I drive it multiple times per day during the week, can maybe count 1 or 2 bikes at most, and those are usually those electric scooter going the wrong way on the road, going against traffic, not with it!!! We don't need all these bike lanes that just cause more heavy traffic delays!!!!!
9- LabsRule
City gets $676,904 to replace automated speed cameras
13A drop in the bucket . Ford needs to become a crossing guard, then maybe he might get it.
15- Lorraine Pagnan
Mayor warns tax increase could rise above eight per cent
17More fiscal activists, less social/climate activists needed on next council.
11- FordTough
‘We just need to say no’: Mayor on provincial downloading impact to 2026 budget
12You need to pay people to do work, Alex. That's how society runs.
16- Matt Saunders
Mayor warns tax increase could rise above eight per cent
23How about City councillor's taking a salary cut for these painstaking proposals. It's hard enough keeping our heads above water with constant increases in everything other than our finances, making it that much more difficult to maintain and keep our homes. The fear of losing what we've worked so hard for and then not even able to rent (as the alternative) since Guelph is one of the most expensive cities to live in across Canada is ridiculous, sad, shameful...God forbid should you lose your job or become ill or disabled!?!?Why doesn't those considerations cross Mayoral and City councillors minds instead???
4- usr_664405
Mayor warns tax increase could rise above eight per cent
21To the biking concerns -Here's a simple solution ..... common sense says dont ride your bike in a snow storm. Period. Whoever thought bikes and traffic should coincide in a city that has 4 months of winter is delusional at best.
6- James D
New traffic lane, removal of bike lanes on Woodlawn just temporary
27Widen the sidewalk from Victoria Rd into a multi use path right up to the current multi use path further down Woodlawn. The multi use paths get cyclists off the road which, as a commuter cyclist myself, is a lot safer than the bike lanes on the road.It also doesn't reduce the amount of carriageways for vehicles to use.
- Smudger
BREAKING: Guelph Storm to host 2027 Memorial Cup
4Tax payer money for the benefit of others..
23- Ben There
City gets $676,904 to replace automated speed cameras
18Spend the money on traffic calming to prevent speeding near school and eliminate the risk, something that the cameras could never do (prevent).
7- Royal City Rabble Rouser
‘We just need to say no’: Mayor on provincial downloading impact to 2026 budget
20Matt Saunders kind of misses the point. Why would you assume the city has the optimal number of employees? Why would you assume that there are no inefficiencies at City Hall? Why do we need so many employees on the sunshine list when their positions could be filled with lower wages?
5- markie mark
Mayor warns tax increase could rise above eight per cent
21This is supposed to be a budget and not a free-for-all year after year. Where is the accountability of council to adhere to the affordability of taxpayers and reign in costs. Doesn't appear to be any accountability.
3- OldCityGal
City gets $676,904 to replace automated speed cameras
16Drivers don't have an issue slowing down in school zones during school hours. In this world of technology, speed cameras could be active, together with flashing warning signs, during school hours. Drivers would definitely slow down on the spot, not after the fact. Safety accomplished. Outside of school hours, there is no need to ride the brakes at 30. There was nothing wrong with a limit of 50 on main roads, 40 in the subdivisions (should there actually be kids playing outside like the good old days), and 30 during school hours. Also, get rid of those ridiculous 40 begins and 40 ends signs 10 feet from a stop sign or traffic light......keep it simple.
5- Mar Z
New traffic lane, removal of bike lanes on Woodlawn just temporary
14Another waste of money by the city.
7- Jennifer Florence
‘We just need to say no’: Mayor on provincial downloading impact to 2026 budget
6I disagree, Christy. For the cost of just $200k we have the opportunity for more representation and a a greater diversity of viewpoints actually allowed to make decisions instead of being relegated to the gallery. Having four "extra" councillors provides actual value to the city and results in better decisions, and part of why Guelph is governed better than most other cities. I'm not sure if you've seen the other cities you reference, but across Ontario, the same story plays out: smaller councils only make it easier for business interests and developers to get their way at our expense.Paying the meager salaries of a few extra councillors isn't waste; it's money well spent.
15- Matt Saunders
City gets $676,904 to replace automated speed cameras
13Really wish this government would stop wasting money on undoing things and instead put it towards healthcare and education like the Provincial Government is supposed to do!
7- TODallday
Mayor warns tax increase could rise above eight per cent
16You are too kind. What it is, is an inept, contemptuous lack of stewardship and abandonment of fiduciary duty. Not necessarily the fault of the under-educated employees, but the responsibility of the under qualified, gladhandy, say-anything-to-get-the-most-votes "politicians" on Council.
4- B Be
Mayor warns tax increase could rise above eight per cent
16They are approaching budgeting the wrong way. They should start with last year's budget, add an amount based on the official inflation rate...and that is the money they have to spend. They can't say no to anyone it seems, and there always ends up being plenty of money for higher salaries and benefits for employees when the next contract rolls around. The sad part is most of these people will get re-elected next year.
4- JM Murphy
‘We just need to say no’: Mayor on provincial downloading impact to 2026 budget
16Except the fact, Matt, that Guelph has more council members/per population than 6 other surrounding cities/municipalities, including 3 cities that are double/triple and quadruple our size. We don't need that many councilors in our city, especially in a time where everybody is cutting back, including jobs. The 3 comparable cities our size have 8 councilors, which would save out city alone would save roughly $200k. If our city actually took the time to look at things like this, there would plenty of savings to balance a budget, opposed to throwing money at things and passing it on to the already suffering residence of this city. A tax increase like this will easily send many people into homelessness, who are barely holding on, as is. Is this what the city wants? Many policies and procedures of this city is outdated and need to be revisited for efficiencies and cost savings.
4- Christy G
