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
Fall Service Returns August 30 OC Transpo’s fall service returns on August 30, to welcome back students this fall, school service resumes, as well as increased trips to post-secondary schools. Customers should visit octranspo.com and use the Travel Planner to see if their regular trips are affected by the return to fall schedules. Schedules are also available…
Update from OC Transpo – Summer Service Change 2020 OC Transpo will resume full summer service starting Sunday, June 28, to give more travel options as more customers begin using transit once again. OC Transpo will reinstate all bus routes except for special school services, and return service frequencies to normal summer service levels. Ensuring…
Today, with the support of my Council colleagues, Ottawa is sending the message that living a healthier, more active lifestyle is a priority. As outlined in the Official Plan, the City’s Cycling and Pedestrian plans have many shovel or design ready active transportation projects ready to go, they simply lack funding support. As all levels…
The information provided is subject to change as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, for the most recent information please go to OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus. City of Ottawa – June 1, 2020 At today’s Transit Commission meeting, staff shared the COVID 19 Transit Service Recovery Plan, which can be found below. This plan outlines the steps…
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…
May 1, 2020 The City of Ottawa will complete the Blair Road Widening for Transit Priority – Innes Road to Blair LRT Station – as a stand-alone Environmental Assessment (EA) Study in accordance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class EA as per the Ontario EA Act. The EA process will involve developing, assessing…
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…