Category: Transportation
Get ready to ride the rails on September 14 – RTG hands keys over to the city
(City of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson accepts keys from RTG for the O-Train Confederation Line at ceremony on August 23, 2019. Photo: Mayor Jim Watson) Beginning Saturday, September 14, the…
Councillor Glen Gower explains Stage 2 LRT and transparency issues
TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST Editor’s Note: This article was written on August 5, 2019 by Councillor Glen Gower explaining the Stage 2 LRT procurement/transparency issues with SNC Lavalin — Stittsville Central is sharing…
Pedestrian safety and roundabouts focus for August
The Ottawa Police Services, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will be focusing on pedestrian safety and roundabouts for the month of August. There were 1,708 reportable collisions involving pedestrians between 2013…
Free OC Transpo rides for Canada Day
Transit is the best option for travelling to Canada Day festivities across the city, with no-charge service all day on OC Transpo and Para Transpo. A special holiday schedule will…
Safe cycling and distracted driving focus for police in July
The Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on cycling safety and distracted driving during the month of July. Cycling Safety — Between 2013 and 2017, there were 1,460 collisions involving…
OC Transpo summer changes effective June 23rd
OC Transpo’s summer service starts Sunday, June 23. Schedule adjustments and seasonal reductions will reflect the lower demand for service as the school year ends and customers take vacations. Customers…
Transit fare freeze approved by Ottawa Council
On July 1, transit riders would have seen an increase to fares. The fares have been postponed until the O-Train Confederation Line light-rail service is up and running. The approach,…
Ford Motors introduces updated technology at their Connectivity and Innovation Centre in Stittsville
(All photos: Barry Gray) On Thursday, June 6th, Ford Motors introduced the media to Ford’s new Connectivity and Innovation Centre (CIC) on Palladium Drive in Stittsville. The facility is just…
Unsafe bike lanes on Terry Fox Drive
(Devyn Barrie at OttawaStart.com has posted a commentary on his blog about cycling infrastructure in Ottawa. With permission, here’s a snippet that may be relevant to Stittsville residents who bike…also added are…
Stittsville scouts and guides hosted well-attended safety bike rodeo
Partnered with Safer Roads Ottawa, the Stittsville Scouts and Girl Guides held their family bike rodeo on May 11th. Bike season is here and the timing and lessons learned with…
Registered bike owners now alerted to stolen wheels using ‘529 Garage’ app
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) and Citizens for Safe Cycling (Bike Ottawa) in an effort to reduce…
Weekend events from Stittsville to Carleton Place for May 10-12
Bars and Wheels of Stittsville (1261 Stittsville Main Street) are hosting a community ride in support of Habitat Go. The ride takes place on Friday, May 10th from 6:30 pm…
LOST STITTSVILLE – Seven years to pay off a debt
As I waited for the May 4th Jane’s Walk to begin at Stittsville’s Village Square Park, it brought to memory a bit of history on the park. I thought I’d do some…
Traffic may be impacted by ongoing construction projects and a weekend rally
(Road construction in Ottawa. Photo: Flickr) Ottawa and area roadways, it seems, are always under construction. Below is a list of new project starts and some ongoing activities that may…
Electric Vehicle Day offers opportunity to go for a test drive
(A Hydro Ottawa charge point for electric vehicles. Photo: Hydro Ottawa) April 14th is Electric Vehicle Day. A free event for anyone interested in learning more about electric cars and bicycles…