Supporting more sustainable transportation in Prince Edward Island will help Islanders lower their impact on the environment, while encouraging more walking, cycling, and community transit. PEI’s Sustainable Transportation Action Plan has 27 action items to be implemented in the...
The government is launching Stay in the Loop, Plan Your Route to help residents and visitors plan their travel more easily during peak road construction season, as traffic volumes increase and more projects get underway. With Stay in the Loop, Plan Your Route, motorists can keep...
Far too often, Islanders feel the effects and impacts from impaired driving. On December 7, the Province is joining Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD Canada) and RCMP to say no to impaired driving. As part of MADD Canada’s Project Red Ribbon campaign, representatives from the...
Modern and efficient roadways are crucial to encouraging and supporting economic activity, facilitating trade, and creating well-paid, middle class jobs. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are investing in infrastructure that will make it easier and safer to move...
Ambulances and fire trucks can now use flashing blue lights in emergencies, improving their visibility and making it safer to help people in need. Prince Edward Island (PEI) paramedics and firefighters requested the Province make the change. Using blue lights helps vehicles stand...
Often behind the scenes, PEI’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Officers are doing their part to keep PEI’s highways safe. Now, thanks to rigorous training, six Islanders are qualified to conduct roadside inspections on commercial trucks, trailers, and buses anywhere on PEI. The...
Each year, hundreds of Islanders working for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure undertake the important task of preparing for snowfall and maintaining our roads during PEI’s increasingly unpredictable winter months. Their goal is to keep people and goods moving...
License and registration services are offered at Access PEI locations across Prince Edward Island. Driving exams (behind-the-wheel tests) can be scheduled at Access PEI locations in O'Leary, Summerside, Charlottetown, Montague and Souris. Beginning April 9, driving exams can be...
The Highway Safety Division is using technology to provide safe, contactless driver testing. During today’s sitting of the Legislative Assembly, Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Steven Myers informed members that the Highway Safety Division will be piloting the...
Islanders can now easily report broken traffic lights, broken pavement, problems with the Confederation Trail, and plowing/sanding issues to government by text message. Through a partnership with the Island company BamText, Islanders can text information, pictures or video to...