Lincoln, ON – (September 24, 2025) – The Town of Lincoln, working alongside the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), Niagara Region, Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Halton Regional Police Service, carried out its sixth coordinated enforcement effort of 2025 on September 22.
The one-day initiative targeted commercial trucks and trailers diverting onto local bypass routes to avoid the Vineland MTO Inspection Station along the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW). Officers performed detailed roadside checks to verify compliance with provincial commercial vehicle safety requirements and to help keep local roads safe.
The statistics from the recent initiative are as follows:
- 36 vehicles comprehensively inspected
- 12 vehicles were placed out of service
- 36 Provincial Offence Notices (tickets) were issued
- 2 licence plates seized
In addition to the Truck Blitz, the Town of Lincoln is proud to continue to partner with Niagara Region to support the Town’s Truck Bypass Camera Monitoring Pilot Program. The program came into effect in early 2023 and leverages advanced AI technology to monitor and detect commercial vehicles that bypass the Vineland Inspection Station on the QEW. This safety initiative aligns with Niagara Region’s Vision Zero plans to make Niagara’s roads and communities safer.
Data collected during these blitzes, as well as the Pilot Program, are helping the Town build a clearer picture of truck traffic patterns and inform future safety strategies. Lincoln remains committed to working with the MTO, NRPS, and Niagara Region to keep local roads safe.
For more on 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:
“Our residents continue to tell us they value these enforcement efforts,” said Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton. “Working hand in hand with our partners allows us to redirect heavy truck traffic to suitable routes and tackle recurring safety concerns—helping ensure safer streets for all who live, work, and travel here.”
“This initiative demonstrates our collective dedication to Vision Zero, which is focused on reducing and eventually eliminating serious injuries and fatalities on Regional roads,” said Niagara Regional Councillor Robert Foster. “By leveraging tools like the Truck Bypass Camera Monitoring Pilot, we’re strengthening our ability to make evidence-based decisions that improve road safety across Niagara.”
“Collaboration with all our partners gives us access to stronger data and enforcement capacity,” said Michael Kirkopoulos, CAO of the Town of Lincoln. “Together, we’re managing truck traffic more effectively, protecting our infrastructure, and supporting the smooth movement of people and goods.”
“Our local roads are designed to serve our community first—not to carry the burden of bypassing truck traffic,” said Ward 3 Councillor and Chair of the Community Services and Infrastructure Committee, Mike Mikolic. “Through consistent enforcement and new monitoring tools, we’re safeguarding our road network and ensuring long-term safety and resilience.”
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Liliana Busnello
Manager of Corporate Communications
Town of Lincoln
905-563-2799 ext. 230
Jason Misner
Senior Communications Specialist
Niagara Region
905-980-6000; Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
