Investing in infrastructure Inter-tidal reefs in Souris are successfully protecting the causeway and shoreline from the effects of climate change and storm surge events. Engineers PEI have recognized this innovative engineering project with the 2018 Environment Award. "The...
The popular Northshore and Cavendish transit service is now a permanent addition in rural transit’s summer schedule, providing essential transportation for employers, employees, residents and visitors during the busy season. Starting in June, trips will run seven days a week from...
It’s easier than ever for Islanders and visitors to keep up to date about traffic and road construction across the province. Anyone can receive road construction alerts by email and text when they create a free account on Prince Edward Island 511 and add their most-travelled...
New traffic lights at the Route 2 and Route 13 intersection will be activated next month to help improve traffic flow and safety. Drivers are advised to prepare for the upcoming change. The lights will be in operation from spring to fall, to improve safety and traffic flow during...
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...
On May 11, Islanders will take to roadsides across PEI to pick up litter for the annual Women’s Institute Roadside Cleanup. Yellow cleanup bags will be available starting May 1 at all Access PEI and Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) locations, along with Summerside City...
Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Paula Biggar has asked for a review of the provincial Legislative Assembly’s sexual harassment and workplace violence policies to ensure a safe work environment for all. In a letter to the chair of the Standing Committee on Rules...
Cyclists using Island roads this summer may risk a fine if they are caught without a helmet, but wearing a bike helmet could earn them a treat from Island businesses, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “Helmets are required by law when riding on...
Recommendations from a user group review about the future use of the Confederation Trail are now available. The recommendations stem from input collected through an Island-wide public engagement process in the fall of 2023, alongside research into best practices about other trail...
Access PEI Royalty Crossing will provide enhanced service for Islanders when it opens March 13, 2023. Islanders can anticipate the same access to current programs and services currently offered at Access PEI locations across the province such as appointments for Net Zero programs...