Guelph, ON

Guelph, ON and Esri Canada design an emergency services database for Next Generation 9-1-1 system

The partnership received a federal grant for developing and testing a database for the updated nationwide 9-1-1 system taking effect in 2025. Guelph and Esri Canada will also create GIS applications for real-time updates to emergency services systems. These innovations follow the NENA NG9-1-1 GIS Data Model, which defines the map layers necessary for accurate emergency dispatch. The city will test the database in real-world situations so that it is ready for use by other municipalities.

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Guelph, ON

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Guelph, ON adopts eleven-x smart parking technology for improved enforcement and planning

Guelph and eleven-x plan implementation of the eXactpark system across two stages. The initial stage adds SPS-X sensors to 250 downtown parking spaces with another 1,750 spaces connected during the second stage. SPS-X sensor data on vehicle occupancy of public parking spaces feed into the eXactpark platform. City officials will use parking data for enforcement of its two-hour free parking initiative and more precise allocation of resources to parking services.

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Guelph, ON

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Guelph, ON keeps residents in the loop on road safety statistics and initiatives with new dashboard

Dashboard users find collision and injury severity statistics for the previous five years. The dashboard's main page lists current safety measures including radar speed boards, speed humps, and flexible bollards. The city's Engineering and Transportation Services team created explainers and maps for each measure. The Road Safety Dashboard offers links to the Community Road Safety Strategy and initiatives like the Community Speed Awareness Program.

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Guelph, ON

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Guelph, ON plants seeds for sustainable economy with Circular Opportunity Innovation Launchpad

City and county officials worked with local business groups to design COIL initiatives. A Circular Business Accelerator provides 50 hours of one-on-one mentoring and grants to small cohorts of entrepreneurs. Innovators in the region compete in food supply and environmental challenges that yield $100,000 CAD each for five winning teams. COIL's ReSource Exchange is a virtual market for businesses that wish to exchange surplus equipment and resources.

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Guelph, ON

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Guelph, ON expands transit possibilities for residents with on-demand bus service

The new service allows Guelph commuters to request a shuttle ride using a mobile app. On-demand trips cost the same as fixed-route rides and stop anywhere within city limits. Guelph Transit operates the program Monday through Saturday. Community members shared where they would take on-demand rides during the program's planning stage. An interactive map with user-generated pins led to virtual bus stops helpful for vehicle and driver scheduling.

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Guelph, ON

Canada

Guelph, ON communicates lessons from innovation partnerships through MIX Challenge Toolkit

Guelph, London, and Barrie co-created solutions with vendors for common problems like road repairs and snow removal. Participating vendors were embedded in relevant departments for six months to create long-term solutions. Lessons from these collaborations are outlined in the Municipal Innovation Exchange (MIX) Challenge Toolkit. City departments learn how to turn procurement opportunities into innovation challenges across the 32-page guide.

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Guelph, ON

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London, ON

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Guelph, ON experiments with traffic data cameras in search of long-term transportation improvements

The city's Engineering and Transportation Services Department installed two different camera types on Gordon Street. Each camera counts the number of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. City staffers gather data on the frequency of sidewalk and bike lane use. Cameras also track vehicle speeds to determine potential safety issues. This three-month pilot helps Guelph determine how to adjust traffic lights and road safety features based on real-world use.

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Guelph, ON

Canada