The purpose of this memo is to provide Council with an update on the status of the Chief William Commanda Bridge. We will be opening the bridge on April 11, 2025. The Chief William Commanda Bridge multi-use pathway opened during the summer of 2023, offering pedestrians and cyclists scenic views and access to pathways through…
The City of Ottawa invites you to attend a public information session – open house to discuss theproposed infrastructure improvement project in your neighbourhood. Background information anddesign drawings will be on display for your review and staff will be present to answer any questions,receive comments and discuss what to expect during construction. There will not…
I am excited to announce a new addition to a 1.5km portion of the Carling Avenue multi-use pathway to the winter clearing route in Bay Ward! Some of you may have already noticed, but the multi-use pathway on Carling Avenue between Dick Bell Park and Ulswater is now being plowed in winter! In the past,…
Carling and Edgeworth Intersection Reconstruction This ongoing project includes: Winter Milestones: Traffic Signal Adjustments: Connaught & Severn Sidewalk This project is affected by a temporary emergency construction restriction (“no dig zone”). While most work is complete, the project is preparing for winter shutdown. Remaining tasks, including top lifts, reinstatement, streetlights, and landscaping, will resume in…
For the past 11 days, my office has received daily updates on the Trillium Line 2 testing, which is currently in the simulated passenger service phase of Trial Running. Success in this phase requires a 14-day rolling average of 98.5 percent on-time performance, and as we approach the end of this testing period, positive results…
iWalk Month is an event that encourages students to arrive at school by walking and wheeling their way to school in the brisk fall air. Active transportation can help students concentrate in school, build communities around your neighbourhood or school, and keep the school zone safe! Enjoy the quality time you get to spend…
One of the City’s goals in the Official Plan is to have the majority of trips be taken by sustainable transportation – transit, walking, rolling, and riding a bicycle. This shift will have incredible benefits to the neighbourhoods, fewer cars, less pollution, quieter streets, a healthier city. To meet that goal, people need to feel…
Construction of the Connaught Avenue is set to be in full-swing starting September 23rd, beginning with the installation of the new storm sewer extension from Elmhurst north towards Carling Ave. The work will include new sidewalk on the east side of Connaught Avenue from Carling Avenue to Severn Avenue as well as asphalt overlay, and…
Attention all Ottawa cycling enthusiasts! The City of Ottawa is now offering an innovative new bike parking solution for cyclists travelling in the downtown core. Our new Secure Bike Parking Lockers, placed at three key destination areas, provide residents and visitors alike with a high quality, secure option for bike storage while they are enjoying…
Join Bike Ottawa, For Our Kids Ottawa-Gatineau and School Streets Ottawa for a kid-friendly slow bike ride. Everyone is welcome! Kidical Mass is an international movement inspired by “critical mass” events held to emphasize the number of people who want to ride bikes and call for infrastructure improvements. Kidical Mass expands on this idea with…