Category: Transportation
Opportunities to provide comments to City on parks and rec as well as winter maintenance
The City of Ottawa has introduced opportunities for the public to provide comments on two initiatives – the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and the Winter Maintenance Quality Standards. The City is seeking…
OC Transpo fares and Ottawa Police Service fees to rise January 1st
All OC Transpo fares, except the EquiPass, Community Pass, and Access Pass, will increase by an average of 2.5 per cent. Effective January 1, 2021, Ottawa Police Services will be charging…
Holiday season schedule changes for City and OC Transpo
With the Christmas season and the New Year upon us, the City of Ottawa and OC Transpo have released their schedule changes during the holidays.
COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower invites you to indicate your interest by December 23 to participate on his committee for Stittsville’s Main Street Revitalization.
OC Transpo ‘my alerts’ user data compromised
In a late afternoon press release, the City of Ottawa is notifying everyone who subscribes to the OC Transpo My Alerts system…
OC Transpo driver transporting Stittsville passengers – tests positive for COVID-19
This evening a press release from OC Transpo announced that they have received confirmation that an operator has tested positive for COVID-19. Their last day of work was November 24.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares important information from the Ottawa Police regarding safety in our community; winter parking bans;
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower has heard your concerns about speeding in Stittsville and addresses this issue. He also is seeking your feedback on…
Mask up or face the consequences – OC Transpo
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, at a media event on Friday, strongly emphasized, “No more warnings. As of Tuesday, no mask, no ride, and you will be issued a ticket.”
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The week Councillor Glen Gower has shared information on the Transporation Master Plan questionnaire, updates from Ottawa Public Health and Thanksgiving, and the Potter’s Key/Echowoods unfinished pathway.
COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Glen Gower
Councillor Glen Gower shares some community notes with Stittsville residents – call for feedback; need for volunteers and school zone traffic.
OPEN LETTER: Stittsville mom and school bus driver tells her story from the driver’s seat
I am a school bus driver in the Ottawa area. I have been driving the school bus for 4 years. I love the job, working with children, and the flexibility the schedule gives me.
Be safe this long weekend on roads and waterways
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is reminding residents to be safe on our roads and waterways this weekend and make it a safe long weekend for everyone.
OC Transpo fall service begins on August 30
The fall service for OC Transpo is returning in coming days and this will increase service on some routes.
Pandemic causes radical shift for Let’s Bike month
Since 1999, thousands of Ottawa’s commuter cyclists have participated in May’s annual ‘Bike to Work’ month.