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Enhanced ATV registration will generate revenue for private trails
2024-02-28
An enhanced ATV registration process will boost revenue for the PEI ATV Federation to connect and build private trails, support public safety and other initiatives.
An amendment to the Off Highway Vehicle Act passed second reading in the legislature yesterday. Once passed, the enhanced...
Cavendish and north shore transit routes will resume this summer
2024-02-22
Rural transit routes to Cavendish and other north shore communities will resume in June to help support tourism operators, employees and residents during the busy summer season.
Two routes – one from Summerside and one from Charlottetown – will provide daily service to Cavendish and the north...
Confederation Trail consultation update
2024-02-08
The What We Heard report from the Confederation Trail’s consultation process is now available.
What We Heard summarizes the broad scope of ideas and feedback shared by thousands of residents and stakeholders in the fall of 2023. Safety was a recurring topic and reflected throughout the report. ...
Get moving and apply for Active Transportation funds by December 1
2023-11-15
The Active Transportation Fund is offering $5 million to grow PEI’s active transportation network.
Indigenous and municipal governments and community groups are encouraged to apply to the Active Transportation Fund by December 1, 2023.
“The fund is making a positive difference in the lives of...
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in the expansion and electrification of public transit in Charlottetown
2023-08-02
Today, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, the Honorable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and His Worship Philip Brown, Mayor of Charlottetown, announced a joint investment of more than $22.7 million to...
Off-highway vehicle access expands in Evangeline
2023-06-14
The off-highway vehicle pilot project is expanding in the Evangeline region to improve safe travel between designated trails.
ATVs will have access to more portions of provincial highways to link sections of the PEI ATV Federation’s trail system in Evangeline.
“This additional 32 kilometers...
Residential tree clean-up resumes
2023-05-17
To help Islanders with fallen trees in their yards, government will once again offer tree clean-up service on private residential properties.
Crews will remove trees that are leaning towards residential structures or access to structures. They will also remove trees that have fallen on...
Equestrian access to Confederation Trail to continue
2023-05-03
Effective Saturday, July 1, 2023, equestrians will once again have access to some rural portions of the Confederation Trail.
This year, access for equestrians will end on October 31, 2023, but this date may change based on fall trail conditions.
Equestrians are permitted to use the same areas of...
Expansion of public transit, continuation of reduced transit fares
2023-02-17
Public transit service in Prince Edward Island is set to expand with additional service on both rural and capital area transit routes.
A year-round route connecting the North Rustico area to Charlottetown will begin this spring. The Province is currently working with its operator to determine...
Waste management fees frozen for Island residents again this year
2023-02-09
For the second year in a row, the Government of Prince Edward Island is making sure waste management fees will not increase for Islanders.
Waste Watch fee increases were approved by IRAC in 2021, but those increases are being covered by the provincial government again this year with a $1.2 million...