If you are spring cleaning your garage and realize you have an extra bicycle or cycling gear you no longer need, Bikes for Ukrainians is looking for more donations. The preferred way to contact the organizer Maureen Adamache is through Facebook messenger, but the group can also be reached via email at bikes.for.ukrainians@gmail.com to organize a drop-off…
This week City Council approved the Part One of the Transportation Master Plan. This is a positive moment in what will shape the future of how we move around streets, and how we meet our goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – of which over 40% come from transportation emissions. The work does not stop…
The City’s Light Rail Sub-Committee today received the action plan in response to the OLRT Public Inquiry recommendations and recommended that it be approved by Council. The action plan also incorporates all the other lessons learned and third-party reviews. The Public Inquiry made 103 recommendations, most directed at the City and its contractors, Rideau Transit…
This week Council approved Part 1 of the update to the City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP), endorsing policies that will guide decision-making on Ottawa’s transportation system over the next two decades. New policies address growth and intensification, climate change, technology and new mobility, road safety and complete streets, healthy streets and communities, and affordability. The approved…
At the City’s Transportation Committee this week recommendations were made to establish a processing centre in Ottawa for automated speed enforcement (ASE) camera infractions. Processing speed camera charges in Ottawa would give the City more control over how quickly tickets could be issued, establishing a more effective deterrent to dangerous driving and helping change driver…
This week City Council approved the Part One of the Transportation Master Plan. This is a positive moment in what will shape the future of how we more around streets, and how we meet our goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions- of which over 40% come from transportation emissions. The work does not stop here.…
The City of Ottawa is asking residents, rental contract holders and organizers of large public events to stay off all municipal ball diamonds and sports fields. League conveners for ball diamonds will be contacted directly to advise that May 1 season opening for ball fields is being delayed. Ball diamonds and sports fields require additional…
Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness on the job or due to a work-related tragedy. The date was chosen in 1984, when the Canadian Labour Congress proclaimed the Day to coincide with the 70th…
Wellington Street has re-opened to traffic between Elgin Street and Bank Street today. A new temporary bike lane with flex posts separating the bike lane and the single traffic lane will be in place in each direction at that time. Over the next few weeks, Traffic Services will complete the installation of green thermoplastic material…
The City is pleased to announce it is planning to add new active transportation facilities to Bay and Kitchissippi Wards. Ottawa Community Housing has kindly agreed to permit construction of a new multiuse pathway (MUP) across its property at 445 Richmond Road, leading from the Golden Avenue/Richmond Road intersection to Dominion Street. The MUP will…