Provincial News Releases - 2002

December 29, 2002
Eves government combats gridlock in central Ontario with investments in highway and transit projects in 2002

December 28, 2002
Eves government moves to improve road safety in 2002

December 23, 2002
Eves government launches Ignition Interlocks

December 22, 2002
Eves Government urges motorists to drive safely and arrive alive this holiday season

December 20, 2002
Canada and Ontario welcome Windsor Gateway Action Plan recommendations

December 20, 2002
Eves government invests in 20 new GO railcars to benefit GO Transit riders

December 12, 2002 — Backgrounder
Introduction of An Act to Enhance Safety and Mobility on Ontario's Roads, 2002

December 4, 2002
Eves government advises motorists: Adjust driving to suit winter road conditions

November 26, 2002
Joint Committee delivers Windsor Gateway Action Plan

• Windsor Gateway: An Action Plan for a 21^st Century Gateway

November 25, 2002
Eves government invests in electronic traffic-counting stations across the province

November 21, 2002

• Eves to four-lane Highway 69 between Sudbury and Parry Sound
• Province joins MADD Red Ribbon campaign launch

October 30, 2002
Eves government invests in construction to extend Highway 417 west to Arnprior

October 25, 2002
One-of-a-kind licence plates make great gifts

October 15, 2002
Province launches annual School Bus Safety Week

October 11, 2002
Ontario steps up fight against impaired driving

October 10, 2002
Eves government invests in Highway 401 improvements in Toronto

October 9, 2002
Eves government invests in Highway 401 widening in Waterloo region

October 7, 2002
Eves government moves forward on Highway 404 extension and the Bradford Bypass

October 2, 2002
Eves government opens new four-laning on Highway 11

September 27, 2002
Eves Government launches 2002 Fall Seat Belt Campaign

September 25, 2002
$300 Million Canada-Ontario Investment at the Windsor Gateway

September 19, 2002
Eves announces Sarnia border improvements

September 16, 2002
Bi-National Partnership launches web site on border study

September 6, 2002
Province launches online booking for road tests

September 4, 2002
Ontario targets truck safety

August 30, 2002
Province reminds motorists to drive safely this Labour Day weekend

August 29, 2002
Province announces 2002 Road Safety Challenge Awards

August 16, 2002
Eves government moves forward with transit improvements

August 6, 2002
Ontario government investing $401 million to upgrade Highway 401

July 22, 2002
Driver's Licence Extension Ends August 2, 2002

July 17, 2002
Travellers should expect heavier than normal traffic during World Youth Day

July 11, 2002
Canada and Ontario invest to improve traffic flow at the Windsor-Detroit gateway

June 27, 2002
Province reminds motorists to drive sober this weekend

June 20, 2002
Ontario roads safest in Canada: Road fatalities at 50-year low

June 14, 2002
Province moves forward with next phase of mid-peninsula transportation corridor in Niagara, Hamilton and Halton

June 4, 2002
Ontario launches truck inspection blitz

May 21, 2002
Driver licence services now available

May 16, 2002
Province urges public to drive safely on first long weekend of summer

May 6, 2002
Province Extends Driver Licences

May 4, 2002
Province launches road safety challenge

April 15, 2002
Eves Appoints Strong Management Team

April 13, 2002
Ontario seat belt campaign aims to save lives

April 12, 2002
Ontario Ministry of Transportation - Open letter to Minister Collenette

April 11, 2002
Bi-National Partnership takes steps to ease border congestion

March 25, 2002
Road maintenance to continue during labour disruption

March 11, 2002
Wolfe Island and Glenora Ferry services to be affected by labour disruption

March 4, 2002
Ontario alerts motorists to late winter storms

February 22, 2002
Ontario issues safety hazard warning about Defective rebuilt air bags from Quebec

February 20, 2002
Ontario invests $100 million in 2002 to improve municipal transit fleets

February 11, 2002
Ontario government improves provincial highway numbering

February 1, 2002
Ontario government pleased to release Highway 407 sale documents

January 30, 2002
Ontario improves air brake program to make roads safer

January 16, 2002
Backgrounder: Regional Smart Growth Transportation Consultations

January 11, 2002
Ontario Ministry of Transportation - Adjust your driving to suit winter road conditions

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