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Recap: June 12 Transit Committee Meeting

Missed the June 12 Transit Committee update?

The Next Stop Blog breaks it down: O-Train progress, new buses, safety actions, ridership stats, and how OC Transpo is growing non-fare revenue. Catch up on what’s moving transit forward.

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🏆OC Transpo Fare Enforcement Officers receive award for life-saving response

Three OC Transpo Fare Enforcement Officers went from checking fares to saving a life — all in one shift.

Their fast response during an emergency earned them a St. John Ambulance Life-Saving Award.

Want to know what happened? Read the full story on The Next Stop Blog.

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OC Explained: Transit app surveys

This time on The Next Stop Blog, we’ll explain the two different customer surveys in Transit, what kind of data Transit shares with us, and how these surveys complement the other channels we regularly use to collect data.

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OC Explained: Five Year Road Map  

Join The Next Stop Blog to learn what has been accomplished through OC Transpo’s Five Year Road Map, and what’s next on the road to providing better transit service.

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Training with the Train

The Next Stop Blog is here to provide some inspiration on how you can take advantage of the O-Train to travel to new running destinations. Here’s our guide on how you can “train with the train.”

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A Day in the Life of a Zero-Emission Bus

Join The Next Stop Blog and come behind the scenes to learn what a typical day is for one of our ZEBs and how they are transforming Ottawa’s transit system.

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Your Future Journey: Route Interviews

The Next Stop Blog sat down with a handful of bus routes that will see changes come April 27. Learn more about why they are changing and the destinations that they will soon be serving.

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OC Explained: New Ways to Bus 101

Your Ottawa Bus Network is changing – Here's what to know

Starting April 27, OC Transpo is introducing a new and improved bus network. Expect updated routes, easier-to-read signage, and new tools to help you plan your trip with confidence.

It’s a more connected, and accessible way to get around Ottawa.

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OC Explained: Maps

🗺 From hand-drawn routes to 3D station layouts, OC Transpo’s maps have come a long way.
🔍 Take a look behind the scenes in our OC Explained series — and see how they’re made, and why they matter. 📌

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April 10 Transit Committee Update

On April 10, we provided Transit Committee with an update on the progress of the 5-year roadmap, preparations for the launch of New Ways to Bus,  and our annual Transecure and Safe Driving Awards event.

If you didn’t get a chance to tune in, The Next Stop Blog has you covered.

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April Fools: Electric Avenue now playing on electric buses as part of awareness initiative

🎶🚌⚡️ We’re making your ride more electrifying!

More Electric buses are rolling out across Ottawa! Keep an eye out as the future of clean transit hits the streets.

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March 17 Transit Committee Update

On March 17, we provided Transit Committee with an update on the progress of the O-Train East and West Extensions, preparations for the launch of New Ways to Bus,  and an update on fare compliance initiatives.

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