Transit Commission

• Ottawa city hall exploring ‘all options’ as LRT woes spark calls for restored bus routes

  "We don't want anybody freezing in a snow bank or unsure if they can get to work in the morning," the transit commission chair said after more delays on the Confederation Line.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2019
  
• Ottawa LRT maintenance group announces new CEO as train faces first snow day with riders

  "Rideau Transit Maintenance is implementing changes that puts renewed focus on improving LRT service in Ottawa," city manager Steve Kanellakos said in a memo to the mayor and councillors.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2019
  
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• Victoria councillor challenges policymakers to stick to the bus for a week

  Coun. Sharmarke Dubow says being forced to rely on transit would help decision makers better understand the flaws in the system.

  Nov 6, 2019
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• OC Transpo considering ‘tweaks’ to ‘handful’ of bus routes affected by LRT delay

  The head of OC Transpo made it clear on Wednesday the transit agency will not totally backpedal fall changes to bus routes that have been "directly" impacted by the delayed launch of Ottawa's light rail transit (LRT) line.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2018
• LRT delay costs offset by savings, city confirms; OC Transpo predicts fewer layoffs after LRT opens

  The delay of the opening of the Confederation LRT Line by six months has added millions to OC Transpo's operating costs in 2018 - but city staff reassured the transit commission Wednesday that those expenses will be offset entirely.

  Politics

  May 16, 2018