Category: Transportation

Is the Ultra Low Overnight Electricity Plan Right for You?

March 4, 2024

On May 1, 2023, the Ontario Government rolled-out an Ultra-Low Overnight (ULO) price plan with six electric utility companies to encourage residents to shift their electricity usage to overnight hours. All utility companies, including Burlington Hydro, were required to offer this plan by Nov. 1, 2023. Why was the ULO price plan introduced? Electricity needs … More Is the Ultra Low Overnight Electricity Plan Right for You?

Celebrate Winter Walk Day: You’re Closer Than You Think!

February 1, 2024

Are you a fan of winter? If you are, you thrive on the natural beauty of the season and if necessary, even travel to an area with conditions that are just right for winter scenery or activities. Those who are not fans of winter are likely counting the days to spring. You might also be … More Celebrate Winter Walk Day: You’re Closer Than You Think!

New Video on Taking Action on Climate Change in Burlington

January 15, 2024

Our climate is changing. It’s not just about polar bears and melting ice caps; it’s about our homes, our communities, and our future. We all need to ‘Take Action Burlington’ to: Small actions can lead to big impacts. Whether it’s reducing single-use plastics, making the switch to active and sustainable modes of transportation, replacing your … More New Video on Taking Action on Climate Change in Burlington

Burlington’s first series of protected bike intersections complete on Plains Road

November 3, 2023

The City of Burlington is pleased to officially announce the completion of the Plains Road bike facilities and resurfacing project. This project includes: Benefits of Protected Bike Intersections Protected bike intersections are designed to: Rain Garden and Low Impact Design Low impact design elements were built into this project with the installation of a rain … More Burlington’s first series of protected bike intersections complete on Plains Road

Radishes from the Maple Park Community Garden

Apply for a 2024 community garden plot by Dec. 15

October 5, 2023

October 16 is World Food Day and in celebration, we are profiling our community gardens. Are you interested in growing your own local food? Do you live in Burlington and don’t have space to plant a garden? The City of Burlington has a solution that might work for you. From experienced gardeners to beginners, anyone … More Apply for a 2024 community garden plot by Dec. 15

Test drive an EV and learn about air source heat pumps on Oct. 1

September 8, 2023

Our climate is changing. We are experiencing warmer, wetter, and wilder weather. On Oct. 1, you can learn how to take some steps to reduce your impact on our climate and environment. Electric Vehicle (EV) Road Show If your current gas or diesel vehicle needs to be replaced, consider an EV. You will reduce your … More Test drive an EV and learn about air source heat pumps on Oct. 1

Kids can tap into free rides on Burlington Transit

February 6, 2023

Transportation emissions account for about 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in Burlington. Changing the way you commute to sustainable or active transportation will help us meet our greenhouse gas target to be a net carbon neutral community by 2050. Changes coming to Burlington Transit Starting March 1, 2023, Burlington Transit bus drivers will ask … More Kids can tap into free rides on Burlington Transit

Hands holding earth

2022: A Year in Review

December 8, 2022

It’s hard to believe we started the Take Action Burlington blog seven years ago as a place to highlight the City of Burlington’s environmental accomplishments, profile community initiatives and events, and promote tips for home, work and play to reduce our collective footprint. Since then, we have published 173 posts and over the past five … More 2022: A Year in Review

Electric and Sustainable Mobility in Burlington

September 21, 2022

Transportation (gas/diesel-powered vehicles) is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions in Burlington. To help combat this, the City partnered with BurlingtonGreen, a local non-profit environmental organization, to complete our first community based Electric Mobility Strategy. It was important to work with an organization like BurlingtonGreen to develop a community-based plan and engage with … More Electric and Sustainable Mobility in Burlington

Burlington leading by example to reduce carbon footprint

August 18, 2022

Did you know that the City is working towards net carbon neutral operations by 2040? A pathway to achieve this Vision 2040 Strategic Plan goal is laid out in the Corporate Energy and Emissions Management Plan: 2019-2024 with progress reports presented to City Council every year. This post highlights some of the ongoing projects and … More Burlington leading by example to reduce carbon footprint

Charging an EV at one of the city's charging stations.

Charge Your Ride!

July 7, 2022

The City is adding more EV (electric vehicle) charging stations to support electric mobility in our community. With funding support from TAF (The Atmospheric Fund), we are installing eight more charging stations each with two charging plugs at: Appleby Ice Centre (2 stations) Haber Community Centre/Norton Park Mainway Ice Centre Mountainside Community Centre Nelson Recreation … More Charge Your Ride!

We want to hear from you about Burlington’s Electric Mobility Strategy – part 2!

June 17, 2022

Thank you to everyone who completed the community survey posted in March on getinvolvedburlington.ca/electric-mobility-strategy. Your contribution helped us understand the opportunities and barriers to supporting electric mobility in Burlington including EVs (electric vehicles), e-bikes or e-scooters (the stand-up kind). BurlingtonGreen and City staff have reviewed the results and also interviewed community stakeholders. Based on these … More We want to hear from you about Burlington’s Electric Mobility Strategy – part 2!

Action on Climate Earth Day Event – Thank You

April 26, 2022

Every year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. The City of Burlington’s sustainability and forestry staff along with Burlington Hydro, Burlington Green and Plug’n Drive hosted the Action on Climate Earth Day event in the Central Arena parking lot. Thank you to the organizations who helped us make this a successful event and to … More Action on Climate Earth Day Event – Thank You

Join Us for the Action on Climate Earth Day Event

April 8, 2022

The City of Burlington and Burlington Hydro, with BurlingtonGreen and Plug’n Drive, are hosting Earth Day activities in the parking lot at Central Arena on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Three initiatives, one location 1. MEET Electric Vehicle Experts The City and Burlington Hydro are sponsoring Plug’n Drive’s Mobile EV Education … More Join Us for the Action on Climate Earth Day Event

Come MEET Plug’n Drive and Test Drive an EV

March 28, 2022

Are you interested in testing an Electric Vehicle (EV)? Plug’n Drive is coming to town with their MEET – Mobile Electric vehicle Education Trailer. They will have four different EV models available for test drives and EV specialists ready to answer all your questions in a sales-free, no pressure environment. Plug’n Drive MEET event details: … More Come MEET Plug’n Drive and Test Drive an EV

Electric Mobility – We want to hear from you!

March 10, 2022

Do you drive an electric vehicle (EV) or are you interested in buying one? Then check out the community survey on getinvolvedburlington.ca to tell us about your experience in owning an EV or your thoughts about purchasing one (or why you might not). If you have more of an interest in micro mobility (cycling and … More Electric Mobility – We want to hear from you!

Idling gets you nowhere. Turn your engines OFF!

January 31, 2022

Did you know that the City of Burlington has an idling control bylaw to limit unnecessary idling and that idling for more than one minute can result in a $120 ticket? Idling and Climate Change In April 2019, Burlington City Council passed a Climate Emergency Declaration “that Council and staff immediately increase the priority of … More Idling gets you nowhere. Turn your engines OFF!