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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. goodroads.ca
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Good Roads @goodroads.bsky.social · Aug 27
🚧📚 Good Roads online courses return Sept 1. Learn wherever you are, on your own schedule, with the same trusted training you’d expect in person. Invest in your skills and advance your career.
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#GoodRoads #eLearning #MunicipalTraining
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Strengthen your confidence in municipal concrete construction. From mix design to curing and field testing, this hands-on course gives you the skills to deliver durable, high-quality results on every project.
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#MunicipalTraining #ConcreteConstruction
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Design intersections that move people safely and efficiently. Join Good Roads’ Road Design: Intersections course and sharpen the skills you need for modern traffic challenges.
Register now: goodroads.ca/courses/road...

#RoadDesign #MITTraining #GoodRoads #MunicipalEngineering
November 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Ready to take your sewer & watermain inspection skills to the next level? Our advanced course tackles complex challenges—from legislation to trenchless tech to contract management. Elevate your expertise.

Register: goodroads.ca/courses/adva...
#GoodRoads #MunicipalTraining
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Dig deeper into the science behind stronger, longer-lasting roads. Scott McKay: Soils Technology gives you the skills to identify, test, and work with soils that shape municipal infrastructure.
Register now: goodroads.ca/courses/2022...
#MunicipalTraining #GoodRoads #Infrastructure
November 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Build the skills every municipal project depends on. General Inspection gives you the fundamentals to read plans, manage safety, and step onto any site with confidence.
Register now: goodroads.ca/courses/gene...

#GoodRoads #MIT #MunicipalTraining
November 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Yesterday at Queen's Park, Good Roads brought municipal priorities directly to provincial leaders. Proud to discuss rural road safety and modernized construction standards with Premier Doug Ford. Strong partnerships move Ontario forward. #ONpoli
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Registration is NOW OPEN for Guelph Road School! Ontario’s top municipal training program is back. Secure your spot early: www.goodroads.ca/education

#GoodRoads #MunicipalTraining #GuelphRoadSchool #PublicWorks
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Strengthen your expertise in flexible pavement engineering. Good Roads’ 10-day Bituminous Technology course offers hands-on training in mix design, testing, asphalt plants, maintenance & more. Seats are limited — register now: goodroads.ca/courses/bitu...

#PublicWorks #RoadConstruction
November 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Conflict is inevitable—but costly disputes don’t have to be.
Master negotiation strategies, resolve disagreements, and build stronger contractor relationships in our Conflict Dispute Resolution Workshop.
Register before Nov 16: goodroads.ca/courses/conf...
#ONMuni #LeadershipTraining
November 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Today, we pause to remember the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who fought for our freedom. Their legacy lives on in the communities we build and the roads we travel together.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #GoodRoads
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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It’s crunch time! ⏰ Submit your paving, concrete, or innovation project for a Good Roads Award and celebrate the collaboration that builds Ontario’s infrastructure.
👉 www.GoodRoads.ca/Awards
#OnMuni #Infrastructure #Paving #Concrete #Innovation
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Stay in the loop with the latest road and infrastructure trends shaping communities everywhere. The 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻 delivers global insights in one quick weekly read.

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#Infrastructure #MunicipalLeadership #GoodRoads
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Strong teams start with strong leadership.
HR Essentials for Public Works gives municipal managers the tools to handle real HR challenges and lead with confidence.
Course begins Nov. 6 — register before it’s too late: goodroads.ca/courses/huma...
November 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Good Roads is transforming how Ontario’s municipal staff learn and grow. See how our partnership with D2L is making training more accessible, engaging, and inclusive.
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#GoodRoads #MunicipalTraining #OnlineLearning
Paving the Way for Accessible Learning: How Good Roads Is Transforming Online Education - Good Roads
Good Roads is proud to be featured in a recent D2L success story that highlights how our education team is using innovative tools and design strategies to expand access to training across Ontario’s mu...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Take your municipal contract knowledge to the next level. Advanced Contract Law dives into complex clauses, risk management, and dispute resolution so you can protect your municipality’s interests.
🔗 goodroads.ca/courses/adva...

#MunicipalGov #ContractLaw #GoodRoadsTraining
October 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Conflict is inevitable — how you handle it makes all the difference. Conflict Dispute Resolution teaches municipal leaders practical strategies to manage disagreements and build stronger teams.
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#MunicipalGov #Leadership #GoodRoadsTraining
October 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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One overlooked defect can mean costly repairs—or liability. Learn how to assess risk, manage assets, and plan smarter with 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 – 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
🔗 goodroads.ca/courses/2022...
#MunicipalRoads #GoodRoads
October 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Registration is now open for Good Roads’ 2026 training. Courses fill quickly—secure your spot in Guelph Road School or Municipal Infrastructure Training (MIT) today. Start planning your professional development now: goodroads.ca/program-areas/
#GoodRoads #RoadSchool #MIT #MunicipalTraining
October 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Registration is now open for the 2026 Good Roads Conference!
From March 29–April 1, join municipal leaders, experts & decision-makers at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York for serious conversations & real impact.
👉 goodroads.ca/conference/
#GoodRoads2026 #ONmuni
October 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Stay current. The most up-to-date Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS) are available only through the Ministry of Transportation’s official library: www.library.mto.gov.on.ca/SydneyPLUS/T...
#OPS #OntarioInfrastructure #GoodRoads
October 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Unclear maintenance standards can put your municipality at risk. Learn how to create and implement defensible Levels of Service & SOPs that protect your roads—and your reputation.
Register now: goodroads.ca/courses/crea...

#RiskManagement #PublicWorks #GoodRoadsCourses #MunicipalExcellence
October 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Municipalities are frequent targets for liability claims—but you can protect yours. 🛡️
Learn practical steps to reduce risk in Municipal Liability: Traffic Collisions, a 3-day course for Ontario municipalities.
👉 goodroads.ca/courses/muni...
#ONmuni #RoadSafety #RiskManagement
October 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Heading to the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Conference? Come say hi to the Good Roads team! Learn about our work supporting Ontario’s municipal sector — and grab a cookie while you’re at it. You deserve it. 🍪 #TACCONF #GoodRoads
October 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Road management is more than a pavement score. Learn how to link defects, budgets, and liability risks to make smarter, defensible decisions. Join 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 – 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: goodroads.ca/courses/2022...
#GoodRoadsCourses #Infrastructure
October 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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📖 The Fall 2026 issue of Good Roads Quarterly is here! Inside: municipal innovation, infrastructure updates & more. Printed copies are delayed by the postal strike, but you can read it online now: goodroads.ca/wp-content/u...
#ONmuni #GoodRoads
October 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM