News - Ministry of Transportation

1. Ontario Expands Taxi Use On HOV Lanes
   Ontario is proposing to allow taxis and airport limousines without passengers to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on provincial highways starting July 1, 2012.
   May 18, 2012 2:00 PM | Ministry of Transportation
2. Drive Smart, Stay Safe This Holiday Weekend

   Ontario's roadways and trails will be busier than usual over the long weekend.

   May 18, 2012 10:00 AM | Ministry of Transportation
3. 
   GO Transit Service Guarantee Begins This Fall
   Starting this fall, Ontario will offer refunds to GO Train riders whose trains are more than 15 minutes late, except when delays are caused by extreme weather, police investigations, accidents and medical emergencies.
   May 14, 2012 11:00 AM | Ministry of Transportation
4. Minister's Statement On Toronto Transit Projects
   Today, Transportation Minister Bob Chiarelli issued the following statement in response to the Metrolinx Board recommendation on transit projects in Toronto:
   April 25, 2012 12:20 PM | Ministry of Transportation
5. Minister's Statement on Toronto City Council Vote on Transit

   Today, Transportation Minister Bob Chiarelli issued the following statement on the Toronto City Council vote in favour of light rail transit:

   March 22, 2012 5:20 PM | Ministry of Transportation
6. Ontario Increasing Driver And Vehicle Licence Fees To Maintain Roads And Bridges
   For the first time in 15 years, Ontario is increasing driver and vehicle licence fees to ensure provincial roads and bridges remain safe and in good repair for future generations.
   March 13, 2012 11:30 AM | Ministry of Transportation
7. Statement From Minister Bob Chiarelli On Public Transit In Toronto
   Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Transportation, released the following statement regarding the City of Toronto's public transit plans:
   February 8, 2012 8:36 PM | Ministry of Transportation
8. 
   Safe Snowmobiling Makes for Happy Trails

   Snowmobilers are reminded to put safety first and plan ahead before riding the trails this winter.

   January 12, 2012 10:00 AM | Ministry of Transportation
9. Ring in the New Year With A Safe Ride Home

   This New Year's Eve, plan ahead for a safe drive home and remember to never get behind the wheel impaired.

   December 31, 2011 6:00 AM | Ministry of Transportation
10. Make This Holiday Season A Safe One

    This holiday season make sure you plan ahead for a safe ride home - take public transit, call a cab, ride with a designated driver or stay overnight.

    December 22, 2011 8:00 AM | Ministry of Transportation
11. Ontario Continues Expansion Of Highway 417 In Ottawa

    Upgrades to Highway 417 in Ottawa will reduce commute times, boost the local economy and create 650 jobs.

    November 15, 2011 10:00 AM | Ministry of Transportation
12. High-Speed Passenger Rail Study Released

    Ontario, along with the governments of Canada and Quebec, officially released the final report for the high-speed rail study for the Quebec City - Windsor Corridor.

    November 14, 2011 3:00 PM | Ministry of Transportation
13. Building Better Roads and Transit Spurs Jobs In Ontario

    Ontario's investments in highways, roads, bridges and public transit construction projects are strengthening the province's economy and creating thousands of jobs.

    November 14, 2011 10:00 AM | Ministry of Transportation
14. Keeping Our Roads And Waterways Safe

    Ontarians can help make this Labour Day weekend safer by staying alert and focused while on the roads.

    September 2, 2011 5:00 AM | Ministry of Transportation
15. 
    School Buses Back On Ontario's Roads

    Start the school year off right by driving safely as school buses get kids to class next week.

    August 30, 2011 6:00 AM | Ministry of Transportation