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COMMENT: City proposes sharrows for Rideau Street (plus a floating bike lane for Slater)

The city’s proposed redesign for the Slater and Elgin Street intersection, with a floating bike lane. The city says the concept is under review pending stakeholder feedback. The City of Ottawa has recently proposed redesigns for two downtown corridors — Rideau Street and Albert/Slater Streets — both of which I found surprising, considering the city’s “complete streets” policy. ...

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City improving free Wi-Fi service at its public facilities

Ottawa City Hall (Photo/Devyn Barrie) The City of Ottawa is initiating the replacement of public Wi-Fi infrastructure at its facilities that presently offer this service. In the meantime, there will be some temporary service interruptions. Free Wi-Fi service, which is currently available in 26 City facilities, will be unavailable in all but four facilities starting Monday, June 17, while the service is being upgraded citywide. ...