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Province donates land for expanded Georgetown Municipal Services
The Government of Prince Edward Island will donate a parcel of provincially-owned land to the Town of Georgetown allowing the community needed space to expand services, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “This week government agreed to give...
Highway Safety regulations amended
Recently approved amendments to provincial regulations will improve highway safety. “This week government approved a number of regulatory changes to harmonize our regulations with other provinces and make compliance simpler for users of our highway system,” said Minister of...
Atlantic Provinces issue joint request for proposals for centralized issuance of licenses and photo identification
The governments of Canada’s four Atlantic Provinces are seeking proposals for a single supplier to produce driver’s licenses and photo identification cards for all four provinces. Today, the governments of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and...
Cascumpec Bridge project gets green light
Cascumpec Bridge project gets green light as the federal and provincial governments announce funding for transportation infrastructure on PEI Federal-provincial investments in infrastructure will improve public safety and encourage economic development in Western Prince Edward...
Island woman leading the way for right-of-way professionals
An Island public servant has become the first Atlantic Canadian woman to serve on the executive of the International Right-of –Way Association, announced Paula Biggar, Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. “Sharon...
Proposed Cornwall highway project would break ground in 2016
The Government of Prince Edward Island is seeking federal funding for a new highway project that would redirect the Trans-Canada Highway around the Town of Cornwall, making travel safer and allowing for more business development in the town. “The Cornwall Perimeter Highway would...
Public encouraged to provide views on energy strategy
The public is being encouraged to provide views on the latest draft of a new energy strategy, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Energy touches the lives of all citizens, and it is important for government to hear their views as we prepare a...
Government supporting rural public transit
The Government of Prince Edward Island will support intercity public transit with two years of operational funding assistance to Trius Transit’s County Line Transit Service between Summerside and Charlottetown, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar...
Traffic Control Manual outlines workplace safety measures
A newly revised traffic control manual will help protect the safety of workers, motorists and bystanders at highway construction sites across Prince Edward Island, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Our provincial government is making...