In 2009 the NCC launched a study (together with City of Ottawa and Gatineau) to recommend how to improve the quality and efficiency of transit across the Ottawa River. This was of particular interest to Sandy Hill because as many as 150 STO buses per hour in rush hour travelled south on King Edward Ave and then west … Read More
As part of the Ottawa River Action Plan (ORAP), the City of Ottawa implemented stormwater retrofit measures to reduce and treat runoff from existing urban areas. The general concept for Stewart Street was presented at public open house for the East-West Bikeway (which Stewart Street is part of) on October 18, 2012. The changes involved shifting the curbs, … Read More
After the reopening of the uOttawa tunnel in August 2016, cycle lane markings were added along Somerset St E by the City in October 2016, very similar to those proposed at the meeting in March 2016. Reaction from the community has generaly been positive and it’s very noticeable how much bike traffic is flowing along the street and … Read More
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The release of the Downtown Tunnel Feasibility Study occurred in Aug 2016 (delayed from Q1 2016). This Study examined several possible routes for a 417 to Macdonald-Cartier bridge tunnel and concluded that a tunnel was technically feasible. The recommended route for a tunnel would locate it’s southern portal off the Vanier Parkway at Coventry Rd and continue under … Read More
Update: comments from the Lowertown Community Association (LCA) with regards to the NCC interprovincial bridge crossing study: Public consultation: Have your say on the draft plan by completing the online questionnaire by November 24, 2021. Information on the proposals and link to the survey here: https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/projects/long-term-integrated-interprovincial-crossing-plan#engagement Go directly to the survey here: https://ncc-ccn.questionpro.ca/a/TakeSurvey?tt=AVaJSx3YBRrm/WsTmw49cA%3D%3D&lcfpn=false
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On May 12, 2021, Ottawa City Council approved the Ward 12 Gateway Speed Reduction Report. This report omitted the NW section of Sandy Hill. To address this oversight, ASH members in this area of Sandy Hill prepared a report documenting concerns and requested action to address. They will meet with Councillor Fleury and city staff on June 24, … Read More
The 2020 Federal budget commissioned and funded the NCC to conduct another study of Interprovincial Transportation. This study referred to as the LTIIC (Long Term Interprovincial Integrated Crossings Study) was to take a broader look at the long term transportation needs (out to 2050) and the full set of transportation options available (transit, active transportation, tunnel, bridges) and … Read More
During the 2021-2024 period the City is updating its 25 year vision for transportation in the City, referred to as the Transportation Master Plan (TMP). One element of the TMP is the Active Transportation Plan. The following slide set summarizes the draft Active Transportation Plan for Sandy Hill.