The First O-Train LRV to Arrive in the West
An update for Stage 2 LRT! The first O-Train LRT vehicle went from Belfast to Corktown! Watch the video below. “A significant milestone in Ottawa’s transit history was captured as…
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Transit is an essential service and should not be whittled down
I share the concern with many residents who have written to me regarding the recently announced cutbacks to the LRT Line 1 service during off-peak hours. This OC Transpo memo…
O-Train Line 1 will partially close from July 15 to 28 for annual maintenance
O-Train Line 1 service will not operate between Tunney’s Pasture and Rideau stations from Monday, July 15 to Sunday, July 28 while OC Transpo and Rideau Transit Maintenance perform corrective…
OC Transpo New Ways to Bus Travel Planner is now available
OC Transpo’s New Ways to Bus Travel Planner is now available on octranspo.com/NewWaysToBus. This new resource allows residents to create travel plans for future trips in the new network, using typical…
Take transit to Ottawa Bluesfest and avoid traffic impacts
Ottawa Bluesfest takes over LeBreton Flats this weekend, with concerts from Thursday, July 4 to Sunday, July 7 and Tuesday, July 9 to Sunday, July 14. Residents and visitors travelling in…
Transit Commission receives updates on OC Transpo’s Canada Day preparations and O-Train Line 1 annual maintenance
The Transit Commission received an update on OC Transpo’s preparations for Canada Day, upcoming O-Train Line 1 maintenance activities and details on the successful conclusion of the On-Demand Transit demonstration…
Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee receives updates on O-Train extensions and Line 1 service improvement plans
At a joint meeting Friday May 31st, the Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee received an update on the O-Train extensions and details on plans to improve service reliability of the O-Train…
Stage 2 LRT Construction Update
Stage 2 O-Train Extension Project Update May 11 to June 7, 2024 Overall The City of Ottawa’s Rail Construction Program continues to make progress expanding the O-Train Network. Construction continues…
Riding OC Transpo just got easier with Interac Debit
You can now tap your Interac® Debit card on any fare gate or bus to ride transit. The introduction of Interac Debit to the existing O-Payment options makes it even…
Accessibility Advisory Committee Updates
Yesterday, I attended Accessibility Day event at City Hall. Although we have many great strides in making our facilities, infrastructure, and transit more accessible, there is still a long way…