Did you know it is not permitted to shovel snow off of your property and into the road? Doing so may result in a $615 fine under the Use and Care of Roads By-law. In addition, it is the responsibility of the owner or tenant to ensure the property is kept clear of any ice…
It’s no secret that snow makes our commutes tougher during the winter months. While the City’s Roads crews are hard at work removing snow banks, on-street parking is often limited. Please help keep our streets passable by remembering the following tips when parking: • Ensure there is adequate space for emergency vehicles, snowplows and garbage…
The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on unsafe lane changes and red light running during the month of February.
The City has conducted a site visit of the Speed Humps on Woodroffe Avenue, between Richmond Rd and Sir J. A. MacDonald Pkwy, to address resident concerns and gather information as may be needed. The City has completed some pavement markings painted at each of the two Speed Humps to improve visibility on approach. They…
At the end of the 2018 pavement marking season, City forces were dealing with a significant buildup of capital construction and resurfacing projects that were ready for pavement markings. Contractors were hired to assist with completing the work, but unfortunately weather hampered our ability to complete a number of road segments in the City. On…
I met with the Ottawa Police Superintendent to discuss public safety in Bay Ward. One of topics that we discussed was traffic enforcement. I was shown a map that indicated Bay Ward’s traffic hotspots. The hotspots help the police prioritize areas for enforcement. The determining data comes from residents submitting official complaints. The Superintendent emphasized…