New federal-provincial funding agreement makes 57 public transit projects possible in Ottawa
The governments of Canada and Ontario, as well as municipalities across Ontario are making investments that will help create jobs and grow…
Ottawa cyclists pedal through two million trips on Laurier lanes
The Laurier Avenue cycling lanes, built to establish a safe bicycle corridor through Ottawa’s downtown, have reached a milestone with two…
City Council approves new vehicle-for-hire regulations
With the approval of new vehicle-for-hire regulations by City Council today, Ottawa has become one of the first Canadian jurisdictions to…
Algonquin College joins U-Pass program, now 71,000 students-strong Primary tabs
OC Transpo, Algonquin College and Algonquin Students’ Association officials signed a Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) Agreement today.…
WLRT Corridor Recommendation
I am writing to update you on the work undertaken by the NCC-City Working Group regarding the western light rail transit (LRT) corridor. I…
Airport Parkway bridge opening makes city more accessible, welcoming Primary tabs
Ottawa – Ottawa’s reputation as a walking- and cycling-friendly city got another boost today with the opening of the Airport Parkway…
Minister Baird, Mayor Watson agree to work together on light rail
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – John Baird, Minister Responsible for the National Capital Commission and Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean and…
Confederation Line among best rail/transit projects in the Americas
Ottawa – The Confederation Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project has been presented the Silver Award for Best Rail/Transit Project in the…
Downtown truck tunnel study by Ontario and City starts
Ottawa – The Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa have finalized an agreement to study a possible tunnel to address the problem of…
Premier Wynne, MP Galipeau and Mayor Watson tour progress of Confederation Line tunnel
Ottawa – Today, Premier Kathleen Wynne, Royal Galipeau, MP (Ottawa–Orléans) and Mayor Jim Watson toured the Confederation Line light rail…