Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON informs public about winter road treatment with Plow Tracker pilot
Niagara-on-the-Lake built an interactive tracking map using the FOCUS by Telus system. GPS data from town plows provide updates to the map every 30 minutes. A color-coded map indicates if streets and sidewalks have been treated in the past 8, 8 to 16, and 16 to 24 hours. There are map filters for snow clearing and surface salting or sanding. Map users also learn which surfaces are not maintained by the town within the map.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Canada
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON created an online business directory to support local shopping initiatives
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake created an online business directory as part of the #ShopNOTL campaign. The campaign was designed to promote local shopping, stimulate the local economy, and streamline communication with the business community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Any local business owners who pay commercial taxes can submit their business name, location, category, website, and contact information to be included in the directory.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Canada
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON partnered with RealTerm Energy to convert 598 streetlights to LED fixtures
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake partnered with RealTerm Energy to convert 598 streetlights to LED fixtures. The town contracted this streetlight conversion based on annual projections that it will create significant (67%) energy savings and decrease the carbon footprint (151 metric tons) of the community. Additionally, installing LED streetlights should allow the Town to reduce maintenance costs, increase lighting quality, and improve roadway safety.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Canada