transportation

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. ...

Photo: The Alexandra Bridge. By Matt Sweeting-Woods via the OttawaStart Flickr Pool. (Via PSPC) Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users that there will be a boardwalk reduction on the Alexandra Bridge to accommodate an inspection during the following period:  Sunday, July 9, from 7 to 8 am  The boardwalk remains accessible to pedestrians and cyclists. ...

OC Transpo system map, or “A window on transit in Ottawa” by Jamie McCaffrey. Used under a creative commons license. OC Transpo summer service begins Sunday, July 2, with adjustments for service reliability, seasonal ridership, and construction, as well as the introduction of free transit for kids 12 and under. ...

An OC Transpo bus downtown. (Photo via Shankar S. Used under a Creative Commons license.) Service complaints aside, one of the top concerns for anyone who uses OC Transpo is up-to-date service info and departure times. Some great news from OC Transpo today: riders in the Ottawa area can use the upgraded version of the popular Transit app, for free. ...

O-Train Line 1 will undergo annual maintenance from Monday, June 5 until Monday, June 19. Train service will continue, but R1 bus service will be required in some sections at varying times during temporary closures. The work will address water leaks, reduce noise and vibration through rail grinding, inspect the overhead catenary system and track, and include general cleaning and maintenance. ...