OC Transpo responds to fine for faulty announcement system
By Ryan Curley OC Transpo is boosting bus inspections and implementing random spot checks to ensure all stops are properly announced to riders — the transit agency’s response to a…
OC Transpo finalizing protocols for emergency evacuation
By Saskia Rodenburg A recent inquiry by the City of Ottawa’s accessibility advisory committee has revealed that OC Transpo is still finalizing protocols on how to deal with crises such as a terror attack in the new light-rail transit system. The committee inquired…
Sonicity app launches–experience your city commute through the ears of local musicians
By Meaghan Richens A new app is putting more local music on the map – literally. Sonicity is a free mobile app that provides users with a tailored soundtrack to…
Viewpoint: Prioritizing transit must come before raising parking rates
By Rosa Saba An activist with Ottawa’s Healthy Transportation Coalition is arguing that the city should be raising street parking rates and freezing public transit rates, instead of the other…