In the east, final construction activities and train testing are well underway and nearing completion. Remaining major fleet activities include software upgrades and operator training. Communication rooms and the setup of system parameters, to ensure devices such as switches and cameras function as required, is now complete at all stations in the east. Communication systems…
April 22, 2024 The Project Team and OC Transpo have scheduled the Public Information Session for the roundabout at Jeanne D’Arc Blvd N and Vineyard/Fortune. The meeting is scheduled for: Monday, April 29 at 7pm at the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex. Thank you to everyone who has already provided feedback. OC Transpo staff have confirmed…
On January 17, 2023, Stage 2 LRT East provided its winter update to the community. I have received a copy of their slide deck from the presentation, and I have shared it below. At this update, information was provided about the tracks, connectivity to the stations, as well as some updates on the noise walls.…
Demolition of Highway 174 Montreal Road Bridges Over the past year, residents in Ottawa’s east end have seen a great deal of transformation between Blair Road and Trim Road as part of the Stage 2 LRT O-Train East Extension. The main objective in 2020 has been relocating infrastructure in the Highway 174 corridor to…
I have received some questions from residents regarding a recent decision by City Council to proceed with a Stage 3 Light Rail Transit alignment to the south end of our City that would impact 120 privately-operated rental homes in Manor Village. It is important to note that any such impacts on these homes are years…
Stage 2 Construction Progress
As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, crews and equipment will begin construction of the foundation for the new elevated rail flyover bridge just east of the existing Transitway overpass above Highway 174. The East Rail Flyover Bridge will be built above westbound highway lanes, permitting the rail alignment to…
April 30, 2020 O-Train Line 1 will close temporarily and be replaced by R1 bus service on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, and again from Saturday, May 9 until Wednesday, May 13. These closures will enable Rideau Transit Group the opportunity to complete maintenance activities and work relating to issues that have…
Last week, the City conducted a virtual meeting with key stakeholders to present and receive feedback about connectivity plans for east-end light rail transit stations. I was extremely impressed by the engagement of the East Connectivity Public Advisory Committee, which included representatives from community associations, the business community, Bike Ottawa, accessibility, older adult, and safety…
March 16, 2020 OC Transpo has announced proactive steps being taken throughout OC Transpo’s operations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and protect the safety of our operators and riders. Rear door boarding Starting today, OC Transpo is immediately implementing rear door boarding on all conventional buses. This has been instituted in other…