#comment #transportation #cycling #nccCOMMENT: It’s time to transform Queen Elizabeth DrivewayPhoto: 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. ...
#news #photos #transportationPHOTOS: The shiny new Bronson Avenue bridgeThe 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.
#transportationFull closure of Highway 417 section July 13-17Photo: 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. ...
#news #transportationBoardwalk reduction on Alexandra BridgePhoto: 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. ...
#news #transportationOC Transpo summer 2023 service begins Sunday, July 2OC 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. ...
#news #transportationOC Transpo win: Now riders can get free upgraded version of the popular Transit appAn 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. ...
#transportationO-Train partial closures coming: June annual maintenanceO-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. ...
#transportationThe O-Train has fully re-openedPhoto: O-Train Line 1. Photo via City of Ottawa Rail Office. OC Transpo’s O-Train Line 1 service between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations has resumed, with train service now running across the entire line. R1 replacement bus service will end, with final trips continuing to accommodate customers. ...
#news #transportationOC Transpo begins fall 2022 service“New Flyer” Photo by Justin S. Campbell, via Flickr. (Used under a Creative Commons License.) OC Transpo fall service changes will take effect on Sunday, September 4, and will include service improvements, seasonal changes and the return of school service. ...
#bicyles #transportationThe ultimate Ottawa cycling guideA bike locked to a rack at the University of Ottawa campus. Photo by Devyn Barrie/Flickr. With an expansive network of routes, pathways and lanes operated by the City of Ottawa and National Capital Commission, and with a strong community base for it, Ottawa is very much a cycling city. ...