Recap: February 12, 2026 Transit Committee
Missed the February 12 Transit Committee update?
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Changes coming to weekday afternoon transfer times
Starting on Monday March 2 the weekday afternoon transfer period will be extended bringing more flexibility and peace of mind for commuters heading home at the end of the day
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Family Day service
Monday, February 16
- Buses and trains will run a weekday schedule.
- Para Transpo will run a regular service. Regular bookings or recurring trips are automatically cancelled. Customers can book trips starting Monday, February 9.
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Black History Month bus mural “Pride of Dreams”
Throughout the month of February, OC Transpo riders might notice three of our buses rolling around with a very special look.
As part of OC Transpo’s celebration of Black History Month, a new mural, titled “Pride of Dreams”, was designed and developed by Ottawa artist Jimmy Baptiste and is brimming with symbolism.
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A Sno-Bus rider’s guide to making the most of Winterlude
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O-Train Line 1 Updates
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❄Winterlude 2026 is here and we want to take you there
Ride the Sno-Bus for free to Winterlude events!
The Winterlude Sno-Bus will connect Winterlude destinations across Ottawa and into Gatineau. Look for OC Transpo buses signed “Sno-Bus” at designated Sno-Bus stops.
On Saturday, February 7, you can catch a shuttle from downtown to Rideau Hall for the Rideau Hall Winter Celebration.
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♿Have your say on accessible transit in Ottawa👨🦯
Public consultations begin on the OC Transpo 2026-2029 Accessibility Plan
Residents are encouraged to share their experiences and ideas through a variety of accessible engagement opportunities, including virtual and in-person consultations and an accessible online survey available on Engage Ottawa from January 5 to February 8.
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🏆A year in review of the O-Train Extension project
2025 review
Remember when the O-Train extensions were just plans? 2025 changed everything.
We opened Lines 2 & 4 (hello, airport rail link!), powered up the East Extension for testing, rolled out the West’s first train, and completed station after station.
This is the story of how Ottawa moved toward a tripled rail network in one landmark year.
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⛄ Winter service change ⛄
Winter service begins Sunday, December 21
Regular schedule adjustments take place four times a year – spring, summer, fall, and winter. This winter, changes in service reflect expected changes in ridership when workers may be on vacation and schools are closed. Other service reliability improvements for buses may include:
- Increased frequency
- Direct O-Train connections
- Extended or added trips
Fare change takes effect January 1
OC Transpo fares are changing on January 1. Most fares will increase by 2.5 percent. There will be no change to the price of the EquiPass, Community pass or Access pass.
Fare changes were approved by Ottawa City Council as part of the 2026 budget.