View Online | Subscribe | Mediakit November 2020 IN THIS EDITION Industry News OTC Events Municipal News   INDUSTRY NEWS Ontario Launching COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream NEWSROOM ONTARIO   The Ontario government is providing up to $1.05 billion in combined federal-provincial funding through the new COVID-19 Resilience infrastructure stream to build or renovate health and safety related projects in long-term care, education and municipalities. Read more       Safe x Connected Cities Accelerator program, powered by Highline Beta, is open for applications NEWSWIRE   Highline Beta and founding partner Aviva Canada have opened applications for the Safe x Connected Cities Accelerator. This applies to any startup that can effect meaningful change and improve road safety across Canada.  Read more Pedal To The Metal: Ontario Accelerates Transit And Highway Infrastructure Projects  MONDAQ   On October 22, 2020, Ontario's Minister of Transportation, Caroline Mulroney (Minister), introduced Bill 222, Ontario Rebuilding and Recovery Act, 2020 (Act) for first reading in the Ontario legislature. Read more Government of Canada investing in new projects that improve road safety for Canadians  NEWSWIRE   The Government of Canada is committed to improving road safety and keeping Canadians safe, which is why it is increasing its investments in new road safety initiatives. Read more Waymo Seeks to Calm Doubts About Driverless Cars With Data Trove BNN BLOOMBERG   Autonomous vehicle developers have so far operated without shared industry standards for safety and with minimal oversight from state and federal governments. Waymo, saying that it is seeking to revive a  conversation around these issues, on Friday released a trove of safety data for its fleet of robo-taxis in Arizona. Read more POLL: Even with reduced in-class school attendance, school zone traffic safety has not improved, parents report NEWSWIRE   While more than one-quarter of Canadian elementary-school children are no longer travelling to school regularly this fall, a majority of parents report that school zone traffic congestion and driver behaviour have either worsened or not improved. Read more Report: Preventing distracted driving in the workplace should be a priority INSURANCE BUSINESS CANADA   A new report is calling for companies – particularly trucking firms – to establish distracted driving policies to protect employees. Read more Sondors is releasing a line of electric mopeds at an unbeatable price INPUT MAG   Electric bike manufacturer Sondors is dropping a line of electric mopeds next year known as the MadMods. The mopeds feature full-suspension frames with dual front and rear shocks and, thanks to the large 48 V / 21Ah battery, have an estimated range of 40-60 miles depending on how much you pedal. Read more Powered by global-leading networks and digital innovation, TELUS delivers new Smart City solutions to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability for Canadian communities STOCKHOUSE   From intelligent traffic systems and connected street lights to advanced artificial intelligence that provides insights to create smarter city planning, TELUS Smart City solutions enable municipalities of any size to improve the lives of their citizens. Read more Ontario Seeking Feedback on Improving Transportation in the Northeast NEWSROOM ONTARIO   Ontario is launching an online survey as part of its commitment to improving passenger rail and bus services between Toronto, North Bay, Timmins and Cochrane.  Read more Oslo police seize e-scooter that can go 3x the speed limit - 58km/hr TIMES OF INDIA   The electric scooter was seized during a control program Monday in downtown Oslo in a joint operation with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration during which two electric scooters were stopped on suspicion of illegal speeding. Read more MULRONEY AND SURMA: Keep our young drivers and roads safe from aggressive driving TORONTO SUN   Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario has seen an alarming increase in stunt driving and street racing incidents, especially among young drivers. Read more The Future Of Autonomous Driving: Impact On Business, Workforce And Societies THE RITZ HERALD   Right from the first time when vehicles were first produced, someone has always been behind the wheels, monitoring and controlling its operations. However, this phenomenon is set to change with the advancements in Autonomous Driving.  Read more The other side of the pandemic: fewer traffic deaths OTTAWA CITIZEN   Traffic deaths across Canada plummeted by 34 percent as the country went into lockdown at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, newly released international data reveals. Traffic-related injuries also decreased. Read more Operation Impact Seeks to Reduce Road Fatalities in Ontario NET NEWS LEDGER   “With three months to go in what continues to be an exceptionally difficult year for people, every driver and — where seat belt use is concerned — passenger, is in a position to stop the senseless loss of life on our roads.  Read more   OTC EVENTS OTC Calendar of Events     Book 7 Training (Non-Freeway) –  8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Online Training November 19, 2020 December 3, 2020 January 21, 2021 February 18, 2021 March 18, 2021 April 22, 2021 May 20, 2021 June 17, 2021 July 15, 2021 August 12, 2021 September 16, 2021 October 21, 2021 November 18, 2021 December 9, 2021 Transportation Planning Workshop  – November 5-6th, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm; Virtual Workshop/Symposium Transportation Modelling Symposium – November 26-27th, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm; Virtual Symposium   MUNICIPAL NEWS Committee endorses lowering citywide speed limit from 50 to 40 km/h WINDSOR STAR   Windsor should slash the citywide speed limit from 50 km/h to 40, with exceptions made only for major roads, a committee of the council determined Wednesday in a 4-1 vote. Read more The city of Toronto launches Vision Zero Be Safe campaign to caution road users to stay alert and obey the rules of the road CITY OF TORONTO   The City of Toronto launched a city-wide public education campaign today to remind all road users – pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers – to exercise caution, stay alert and obey the rules of the road as traffic volumes continue to rise and as many students have now returned to school. Read more Traffic roundabout recommended for Egremont and Nauvoo roads THE OBSERVER   Warwick Township Mayor Jackie Rombouts knows how dangerous the busy intersection at Egremont and Nauvoo roads can be. Read more London Transit says it needs to start work on 2021 expansion now, despite budget uncertainty THE LONDON FREE PRESS   London’s transit agency is planning to add 24,000 new hours of bus service and seven new buses next year, despite new financial forecasts showing a $1-million shortfall even in light of an influx of senior government funding. Read more Tiny shoreline residents move from beach and parking concerns to road issues with a new survey MIDLAND TODAY   Shoreline residents are upset, but this time it's about something they profess is on them. Read more Roundabout proposed for Edward and Redwood intersection in Thunder Bay  CBC NEWS   A proposal to build a roundabout at Edward Street and Redwood Avenue in Thunder Bay will get a look over by city councillors. Read more Toronto police issue more than 10,000 tickets in back-to-school blitz TORONTO.COM   Toronto police issued more than 10,000 tickets over a month-long back-to-school blitz to ensure the safety of children, pedestrians and cyclists. Read more Here’s a look at Toronto’s 1st self-driving shuttle bus GLOBAL NEWS   Its name is Olli 2.0 and it will be Toronto’s first-ever automated, driverless shuttle bus when it arrives in the spring of 2021. Read more Puslinch councillor wants a community safety zone for Brock Road GUELPH TODAY   A Puslinch councillor wants the County of Wellington to establish a community safety zone in Aberfoyle. Read more 345 tickets handed out to drivers in Chatham-Kent long weekend blitz WINDSOR CTV NEWS   Chatham-Kent police officers were out in full force over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, handing out a total of 345 tickets. Read more City working to make Mississauga more accessible for pedestrians INSAUGA.COM   In order to help identify gaps in its pedestrian network, the City is seeking resident feedback through an online survey, as well as a virtual public information session.  Read more Council gives green light to parking changes BARRIE TODAY   Parking in Barrie is on its way to becoming easier and more convenient. The 2020 Parking Strategy was approved at last evening’s City Council meeting. Read more Guelph Transit could save money by replacing some buses with on-demand rides, report says GUELPH MERCURY TRIBUNE   City staff say changing the Hanlon Creek Business Park route to microtransit would save the city more than $200k annually. Read more MiWay Furthers the City’s Commitment to Climate Change with First-Ever 60 Foot Hybrid-Electric Buses in Ontario CITY OF MISSISSAUGA   MiWay announced the introduction of 11 new, second-generation 60 foot hybrid-electric buses that are convertible to full battery power, helping to reduce the environmental impacts of public transit – advancing the City of Mississauga’s commitment to zero-emission buses in its fleet.  Read more Toronto Looking to Cut Congestion with 500 ‘Smart’ Traffic Signals TORONTO STOREYS   The City of Toronto is looking to improve the lives of drivers by installing hundreds of “smart” traffic signals that will help cut down on congestion. Read more DPS reminding residents of bike safety DRYDEN NOW   Officers with the Dryden Police Service are reminding residents to be aware and cautious of children who are travelling to and from their school on bikes. 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