Lincoln, ON – (October 29, 2025) – The Town of Lincoln and Niagara Region, in collaboration with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), and the Halton Regional Police Service, conducted its seventh coordinated enforcement operation of 2025 last week.
The one-day roadside blitz focused on identifying commercial trucks and trailers diverting onto local routes to avoid the Vineland MTO Inspection Station along the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW). Enforcement officers performed comprehensive inspections to ensure compliance with provincial commercial vehicle safety standards and to help maintain safe road conditions throughout the community.
Results from the October operation include:
- 30 vehicles thoroughly inspected
- 12 vehicles placed out of service
- 16 charges laid
In addition to these ongoing enforcement efforts, the Town of Lincoln continues its collaboration with Niagara Region through the Truck Bypass Camera Monitoring Pilot Program, launched in 2023. This initiative uses artificial intelligence technology to identify and monitor commercial vehicles bypassing the Vineland Inspection Station. The program supports Niagara Region’s Vision Zero commitment to creating safer roads and communities across the region.
Data from these inspections and the monitoring program are helping Lincoln and its partners better understand truck movement patterns, improve enforcement strategies, and strengthen long-term transportation planning. The Town remains committed to working closely with the MTO, NRPS, and Niagara Region to promote road safety and protect local infrastructure.
For more information about the Town’s truck traffic initiatives, visit Speak Up Lincoln. To learn more about Lincoln’s broader road safety measures, including community safety zones, pedestrian crossovers, speed bumps, and radar feedback signs—visit lincoln.ca.
Background
Truck Traffic in Lincoln and History of Safety Blitzes
In April 2019, Lincoln Council approved a resolution regarding truck safety in Lincoln, which addressed community concerns related to truck traffic and identified several action items to address the concerns. In the short term, the Beamsville Alternate Truck Route Initiative is planned to redirect truck traffic from the downtown area of Beamsville and along Bartlett Road and Durham Road.
In the longer term, the Niagara Escarpment Crossing Project will be a new north-south truck route strategically located between the QEW and Regional Road 20. This route supports the need identified in the Niagara Region Transportation Master Plan for a new north-south escarpment crossing linking the QEW with Highway 20. It will offset the implications of high commercial vehicle traffic travelling through urban and residential areas within the west Niagara communities of Lincoln and Grimsby.
The Town’s Transportation Master Plan developed comprehensive strategies for the movement of goods which requires ongoing partnership with the Niagara Region and other key agencies such as the Minister of Transportation and Niagara Regional Police.
Niagara Region & Town of Lincoln – Road and Traffic Safety Collaboration
The Town of Lincoln and Niagara Region have a strong history of collaboration on road safety, traffic management, and community well-being. Through coordinated efforts, both have worked to reduce speeding, improve pedestrian safety, and manage growing traffic volumes in key areas of Lincoln. This partnership aligns with the Region’s Vision Zero Road Safety Initiative, which aims to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities on roads across Niagara.
The Region has supported local safety enhancements such as community safety zones, digital speed feedback signs, and pedestrian crossovers, helping to create safer streets for residents of all ages. Joint planning and investment in regional road improvements also ensure that Lincoln’s transportation network meets the needs of a growing population while supporting economic development and public safety.
Quotes
“Residents continue to appreciate these coordinated enforcement efforts,” said Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton. “By working together with our partners, we’re keeping heavy trucks on appropriate routes and making sure our community roads remain safe for everyone.”
“This work reinforces our shared commitment to Vision Zero,” said Niagara Regional Councillor Robert Foster. “By combining technology, data, and enforcement, we’re improving how we manage truck traffic and enhancing safety across the Region.”
“Our partnerships give us the tools and data to take a proactive approach to road safety,” said Michael Kirkopoulos, CAO of the Town of Lincoln. “We’re using these insights to protect our infrastructure, improve compliance, and ensure the safest efficient movement of goods and people.”
“Local roads should serve our residents first,” said Ward 3 Councillor and Chair of the Community Services and Infrastructure Committee, Mike Mikolic. “Through continued enforcement and innovation, we’re keeping Lincoln’s roads safe and sustainable for years to come.”
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Liliana Busnello
Manager of Corporate Communications
Town of Lincoln
905-563-2799 ext. 230