Review work completed to date: 2 public consultation sessions organized by Councillor Kavanagh’s office 4 additional site observations by Road Safety staff Issues have been identified and countermeasures are currently being considered Summary of issues/concerns identified: Concern Identified Notes Various components the intersection do not meet existing AODA standards Accessibility standards will be updated where…
The Ottawa Police made this announcement Tuesday January 14th, 2020 (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will launch three new Neighbourhood Resource Teams (NRT) in 2020, Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly announced today. Neighbourhood Policing will be the cornerstone of the OPS’ overall community policing strategy. The NRTs will be the central component of OPS’…
Councillor Kavanagh fully supported that the city fund an Anti-Racism Secretariat for 2020. We have included Councillor King’s update on the Secretariat for your information. Memo from Councillor Rawlson King, Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward As part of the proposal I circulated last year, I am very pleased that the Anti-Racism Secretariat has been funded in the 2020…
The New Year is a great time for making changes and the Ottawa Police Service would like to remind people to Make the Right Call, especially when using 9-1-1. Here are examples of some calls our Communications Staff have received, that shouldn’t have come through 9-1-1. Checking to see if 911 works from the caller’s…
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on following too close and stop sign violations during the month of January. Following too close Between 2014 and 2018, there were 24,660 reportable collisions involving motorists following too closely resulting in 6,297 injuries and 4 fatalities. Stop Sign violations…
On December 11th, City Council approved the Transportation Committee’s portion of its 2020 Budget. It includes a $27.5-million investment in road safety programs, like school-crossing guards, intersection improvements, traffic-calming measures and facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. There is an additional $4 million to implement the Strategic Road Safety Action Plan, which the Committee also approved,…
The Ottawa Police Service Fraud Unit is advising the community of recent scams involving “SIM card swapping.” This is a scam that is affecting consumers all over North America. What is it? A fraudster, armed with personal information about a targeted victim, will call the victim’s cell phone provider. They will have enough information about…
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) to focus on impaired driving and unsafe lane changes during the month of December. Impaired Driving: Between 2013 and 2017, there were 1,462 reportable collisions involving impaired driving resulting in 621 injuries and 12 fatalities. Unsafe Lane Changes: Between 2013 and 2017,…
Mayor Jim Watson and Transportation Committee Chair, Stephen Blais, announced a new plan that, pending Council approval, will direct City resources between 2020 and 2024 to improve safety for all users on Ottawa roads. This would be the third Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) the City has implemented to make area roadways safer for all…
We have received a report of organic waste being left out for wildlife at local Parks. We would like to remind residents of the dangers of feeding wildlife: Threats to wildlife animals can become dependent on artificial food sources animals can lose their natural fear of humans and pets, becoming more prone to conflict artificial…