Wellington Street to reopen for cars, but critics still push for vehicle-free zone
The future of Wellington Street will continue to be debated long after it reopens to vehicles in March.
Ottawa transit users and critics want ‘genuinely reliable’ service following damning LRT report
The Ottawa LRT Public Inquiry final report found “persistent failures” during LRT construction and management. Critics are calling for reliable service as a means to restore some public trust.
Ontario throne speech addresses stresses in health care, workforce, housing and transit
The Progressive Conservative government announced Ontario's plans for the next term of government in the throne speech.
Unclaimed bags, long security lines and flight delays snarling Canada’s largest airport and raising travellers’ anger
Pearson airport chaos has passengers hunting for their luggage and waiting for delayed flights.
Ottawa’s e-scooter rollout now on track for summer and fall after delay
After a delay caused by a review of concerns about safety, Ottawa city council has confirmed it will be continuing its e-scooter program for summer and fall seasons.
On a roll: Cycle Salvation aims to bring refurbished bikes to those in addiction recovery, newcomers to Canada
Community members will receive refurbished bicycles this spring, thanks to a new initiative launched by not-for-profit Cycle Salvation.
Advocates hopeful Ottawa’s new intersection guidelines will improve road experience for all
A report released in early November created a stir among urban planning and cycling enthusiasts, who hope better intersection design will improve road user comfort and safety.
Paving paradise? Ontario’s Bradford Bypass a dead end, critics say, while premier says it will ease traffic
The controversial Bradford Bypass has environmentalists up in arms over damage to wetlands and the Ford government touting an end to traffic congestion. Capital Current examines the arguments.
Ottawa’s red-light camera violations dropped in 2020 but more locations are coming
As Ottawa continues to expand its Red-Light Camera Program, residents express concern that adding more cameras doesn't increase driver safety at intersections.
Second year of e-scooter pilot program shows huge increase in popularity of quick-trip devices
The second year of Ottawa's e-scooter program doubled the number of rides and brought a new focus to safety and accessibility.
Cyclists feel city’s Budget 2022 proposal doesn’t address infrastructure needs
Cyclists weigh in on a lack of focus in developing infrastructure connections in Ottawa's draft budget for 2022.
Rising gas prices, uncertain future for fossil fuels driving Canada’s trucking industry to electric alternatives
As fuel prices rise, Canada's trucking industry is moving to electric vehicles to save costs.