@GoodRoads

Good Roads is a municipal association concerned with the advancement of roads and other infrastructure in Ontario. We have been devoted to the cause since 1894.

 1525 Cornwall Road, Oakville
GoodRoads.ca
Joined July 2009
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Strong road networks start with sound maintenance practices. T.J. Mahony Road School – Maintenance covers the legislation, standards and practical techniques municipal staff need to maintain roads and roadside infrastructure. Explore the course: na3.hubs.ly/y0GTZX0
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Congratulations to everyone elected in Ontario’s municipal elections, and to all who put their names forward and participated in local democracy! Good Roads is here to support municipalities with training, resources and advocacy. Explore what we offer: na3.hubs.ly/y0HlB50
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It’s Municipal Election Day in Ontario! 🗳️ Get out and vote! Then tune in to the Good Roads Podcast as we share our excitement for election day and discuss what’s happening across Ontario. Watch the latest episode: na3.hubs.ly/y0H5Gn0 #OntarioMunicipalElection #GoodRoads
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Waymo is heading to Toronto, road deaths are climbing in Toronto and Ottawa, and a quiet change to light truck rules could ripple through car manufacturing. Thomas and Andrew break down this week’s stories on the Good Roads Podcast: na3.hubs.ly/y0GZmP0 #GoodRoads #PublicWorks
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Registration is now open for the 2027 Good Roads Conference! Join municipal professionals and industry leaders April 4–7 in Toronto for engaging speakers, valuable learning and connections that move our communities forward. Register: na3.hubs.ly/y0GTZv0 #OntarioMunicipalities
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The opportunity to explore what's possible below the surface is almost here. Join Good Roads October 28–29 for Introduction to Trenchless Technology and explore modern approaches to underground infrastructure installation and rehabilitation. na3.hubs.ly/y0DYpX0
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A contractor says it’s a variation. You say it’s in scope. The contract says...what, exactly? Advanced Contract Law works through the case law behind these disputes. See what’s on the agenda: na3.hubs.ly/y0Gvgy0 #PublicWorks #OntarioMunicipalities #GoodRoads
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The contract says one thing. The site says another. Now what? Introduction to Contract Law covers formation to breach, substandard work, and real case law. Know where you stand before the dispute starts: na3.hubs.ly/y0GvdZ0 #MunicipalLeadership #OntarioMunicipalities
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Managing Winter Operations is about to begin in Mississauga, Ontario. Winter road professionals come together to prepare for the busy winter season ahead. #goodroads #cdnmuni #onpoli #ontario #publicworks #roadsafety
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Open-cut or drill? When a pipe has to cross a creek, rail line or highway, someone in your municipality makes the call. Fundamentals of HDD helps you ask the right questions: na3.hubs.ly/y0Gvds0 #HDD #Trenchless #MunicipalInfrastructure #GoodRoads
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Potholes, e-scooters, and bike lanes are all showing up on the campaign trail. Thomas and Andrew break down the three ballot questions in this special municipal election episode of the Bulletin Breakdown: na3.hubs.ly/y0Gvgz0
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No HR department? The hiring, coaching, and performance conversations still land on you. HR Essentials for Public Works is a four-week virtual course that ends with an action plan you can take back to your municipality. No travel needed. na3.hubs.ly/y0Gtcj0 #PublicWorks
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Roads are a top municipal election issue—and relying on property taxes alone isn’t enough to maintain them, says Good Roads’ Scott Butler. Municipalities need sustainable funding to fix roads before costs climb higher. na3.hubs.ly/y0GtDl0 #MunicipalInfrastructure #GoodRoads

Spending on roads an issue with voters, while municipalities weigh investment now compared to later...

People across the northeast are raising bad roads as one of their peeves during this municipal campaign.

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When workloads are high, sending staff away for training can be difficult. Good Roads online courses offer quality municipal education without the travel costs, hotels or time away: na3.hubs.ly/y0G1120 #ProfessionalDevelopment #OntarioMunicipalities #GoodRoads
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Managing roads takes more than a pavement rating. Explore how condition, traffic, right-of-way assets, liability and rehabilitation planning come together to support effective road management. Oct. 28. See the course: na3.hubs.ly/y0Fyrv0 #GoodRoads #AssetManagement
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HDD. CIPP. Pipe bursting. Microtunnelling. Sliplining. Just some of the technologies you'll explore in Good Roads' Introduction to Trenchless Technology—along with condition assessment, risk, planning and technology selection. na3.hubs.ly/y0DYpC0 #GoodRoads #TrenchlessTech
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Connected vehicles are now common, and that includes plow trucks, bylaw vehicles, and parks fleets. Thomas and Andrew talk through what that could mean for procurement. Hear about this and more on this week’s episode of the Bulletin Breakdown: na3.hubs.ly/y0FZfv0 #GoodRoads
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What winter operations challenge are you still trying to solve? Bring your questions to Managing Winter Operations Workshop on Oct. 21. Compare approaches, hear what municipalities learned last winter and leave with new ideas. na3.hubs.ly/y0Fx_H0 #WinterMaintenance
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Before the rig arrives: is the bore path buildable? Does the inspection plan cover the risks? Fundamentals of HDD covers feasibility and plan review. Build your inspection plan: na3.hubs.ly/y0FPs40 #HDD #Trenchless #GoodRoads #MunicipalInfrastructure
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Several days. A lot of learning. One shared goal: safer roads. Thank you to everyone who made Road Safety School 2026 a valuable experience. Time to put those ideas into action. Explore more Good Roads courses & events at GoodRoads.ca #goodroads #roadsafety #cdnmuni
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