OC Transpo spotlights Route 11 data to address service reliability issues
Facing widespread public dissatisfaction with the reliability of Ottawa’s transit system, OC Transpo officials gave city councillors an overview of its performance standards at a transit committee meeting on June 12. The review focused on data from Route 11, which runs from the west-end Bayshore Shopping Centre to Waller Street in the downtown core, a key stop for University of...
O-Train Line 4 expansion to Ottawa airport reshaping south-end travel
The next extension of Ottawa’s light-rail transit system opened in January after a nearly three-year delay. In the construction, the city expanded Line 2 — the Trillium Line of the O-Train — and added a spur Line 4 to the Ottawa airport. Line 4 opened to the public on Jan. 6. The train runs between the South Keys station and...
Ottawa councillors tell OC Transpo that residents are getting frustrated with LRT construction
City councillors told OC Transpo officials that many Ottawa residents are getting frustrated with the disruptions caused by ongoing construction of the LRT expansion.
Councillors cite ‘destructive impacts,’ ‘jarring’ disruption as Stage 2 LRT construction chugs toward mid-2025
A massive expansion of Ottawa's rail network is due to overhaul the city's transit system, but its construction is causing issues for those nearby.
Transit in Ottawa to get more costly as city grapples with budget shortfalls
OC Transpo riders will be facing higher costs in 2025 as the city struggles to contain budget shortfalls driven in part by rising transit costs.
Transit troubles: Commuting in Ottawa without a car is still not viable for many
Transportation is Ontario's biggest greenhouse gas emitter.
Solving transit accessibility needed to progress how people commute in Ottawa
Heading into Monday’s municipal election, some candidates say improving people's ability to get to transit is key.
Harder’s exit means Barrhaven West is wide open to challengers for first time in decades
Click here to meet the candidates of Ward 3 for the upcoming election, to learn a bit about what they want to accomplish and where/when to vote.
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Exploring the O-Train’s Rideau station
A look at the Rideau LRT station on the first weekday of service.
More OC Transpo route adjustments coming Monday
OC Transpo is adjusting bus route changes that were made in early September before the LRT delay was announced.