traffic & transit

_ Editor’s note: The City of Ottawa will soon be home to 41 new electric vehicle chargers, in ten different locations. Check out a map of the future locations here . _ _ (press release) _ Ontario is building almost 500 electric vehicle charging stations at over 250 convenient locations across the province to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution and fight climate change. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – On Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 14, a westbound lane on St. Joseph Boulevard between St. Pierre Street and Maisonneuve Street will be closed to accommodate drilling of three boreholes to investigate soil conditions in preparation for watermain replacement. ...

_ (public memo from OC Transpo General Manager John Manconi) _ Mayor, Councillors and members of Transit Commission, Earlier this morning, we briefed the three union Presidents regarding workforce adjustments associated with the implementation of LRT. As you are aware the implementation of LRT will result in the need for fewer buses with a corresponding reduction in staff required to operate and maintain the system and reducing overall costs associated with the Council approved business case for LRT. ...

_ (press release) _ Ottawa, 29 June, 2016: Today a [ private sector consortium ](http://letsgomoose.ca) of twelve companies applied to the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) seeking federal government authorization to proceed with the development of a 400 km inter-provincial passenger rail service throughout Canada's Greater National Capital Region. ...

_ (Memo via OC Transpo General Manager John Manconi) _ This memo provides an overview of the Fall 2016 transit service changes that will be starting on Sunday, September 4. These changes are part of OC Transpo’s regular schedule adjustments, which take place four times a year – April, June, September and December. ...

_ (press release) _ The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and its security partners wish to thank the public for their patience and cooperation as they ensured the safety and security of international guests and Canadians during the North American Leaders’ Summit. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Motorists and cyclists are advised that repair works are nearly complete at the intersection at Rideau Street and Sussex Drive. Today, the intersection of Rideau Street and Sussex Drive partially reopens. At this time Elgin Street northbound will also re-open from Albert to Rideau streets and Wellington Street eastbound will re-open from Elgin to Rideau streets. ...

_ (press release) _ Residents and businesses are advised that as a result of the North American Leader’s Summit on Wednesday, June 29, there will be significant traffic impacts to roads, as well as waterways and airspace for the duration of the visit. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – The unique design of the future O-Train Confederation Line’s Pimisi Station, which celebrates the culture of the Algonquin people, was unveiled today during a construction site tour attended by The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; The Honourable Yasir Naqvi, Attorney General and Member of Provincial Parliament, Ottawa Centre; and, Mayor Jim Watson, as well as other disguinished guests. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – On Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m., the Transitway between Tunney’s Pasture Station and Merton Street will close for O-Train Confederation Line construction. In addition, from 7 p.m. on Friday, June 24 until the end of service on Sunday, June 26, bus service between Westboro and Tunney’s Pasture stations will be temporarily detoured along Scott Street. ...