transportation

“How original” When I heard that the City of Ottawa was proposing to increase OC Transpo fares and… do something to service to solve the budget pressures facing the transit service, I could only think of Squidward’s monotone delivery of “how original”. ...

Photo: Chaudière crossing in 2010. Photo by Douglas Sprott, used under a Creative Commons licence. Two bridge updates, both from Public Services and Procurement Canada: PSPC wishes to advise motorists and residents that the Chaudière Crossing will reopen in 2 stages: ...

“New Flyer” Photo by Justin S. Campbell, via Flickr. (Used under a Creative Commons License.) OC Transpo fall service begins Sunday, August 27, with adjustments for service reliability, seasonal ridership, and construction, as well as the return of school service. Before heading out, use the Travel Planner on octranspo. ...

Photo: Among streets to be closed this weekend is Elgin, between Slater and McLeod. Ottawa residents and road users can expect some traffic impacts in the downtown core this weekend as the Capital Pride Festival Weekend gets into full swing. Festival Weekend includes the annual Pride Parade, mainstage programming and a community street festival. ...

Photo: Some random U-pass I found lying around. For many post-secondary students in Ottawa, the U-pass is one of the most useful resources they receive during the school year. One thing is for sure, at $125.50 per month for an adult OC Transpo pass, the $446. ...

Photo: O-Train Line 1 Pimisi Station. By Jean Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. O-Train Line 1 service will resume between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations on Monday, August 14. The return to service follows the successful completion of track adjustments, safety inspections and testing on the entire line. ...

An O-Train running near University of Ottawa. Current status of the O-Train: OC Transpo head Renée Amilcar said on Thursday she was “very confident” that trains would be running on August 14, while Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says brighter days are definitely ahead, 100%, yessireebob, FOR SURE. ...

Photo: The Queen Elizabeth Driveway. (Via National Capital Commission) In the midst of a city council-declared climate emergency, what does Ottawa’s Mayor Mark Sutcliffe deem to be his priority? Scratching away at what little space we have for safe, urban active transportation that reduces emissions and gives residents more options to stay healthy. ...

The new Bronson Avenue bridge is in place, after a rapid replacement. Thanks to Derrick Simpson for submitting some great photos of the area this morning! Due to ongoing construction work, road closures remain in effect.

Photo: Night lines on the 417. Photo by Dave Doe, used under a creative commons licence. Starting 8 p.m. on Thursday July 13 until 6 a.m. on July 17, Highway 417 will be fully closed between Carling Avenue and Catherine Street. ...