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Recap: November 24 Transit Committee

Missed the November 24 Transit Committee update?

The Next Stop Blog breaks it down:

Budget approved. Ridership at pandemic highs. Line 1 East Extension moving forward. Public Safety Strategy unveiled.

From fare changes to what's coming in 2026, here's everything you need to know about the decisions shaping your transit service.

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🎒 Take Our Kids to Work Day 2025 🚍

✨What’s cooler than hitting a Special Constable siren? Not much, according to the students who toured OC Transpo on Take Our Kids to Work Day.

From watching buses get scrubbed at the industrial wash to seeing staff monitor 2,200+ cameras at the Transit Operations Control Centre (TOCC), these students got a close-up look at how we keep Ottawa moving.

💼 Some are already dreaming about a career in transit. 🎯

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☃ OC Explained: Winter Operations ❄

We start preparing for winter service long before the first snowflakes fall.

Here’s a refresh on what we’ve done and what we’re planning as we gear up for another long winter in Canada’s capital.

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👩‍💻A day in the life of a Website Specialist 🧠

🖥️Ever wonder who keeps octranspo.com running?

From sunrise service alerts to accessibility fixes, follow our web team through a typical day of turning complex transit info into clear, helpful content for thousands of riders.

💡 spoiler There's coffee, creativity, and a lot of care behind every page.

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An accessibility page that doesn’t get in your way

We rebuilt our Accessibility page from scratch, with input from riders who actually use it.

Whether you use a mobility device, navigate by sound, need extra time, or support someone who does, this page puts the info you need front and center.

  • Task-first navigation.
  • Mobile-optimized.
  • High-contrast mode.
  • Language that makes sense.

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Remembering together: How OC Transpo observes Veterans’ Week and Remembrance Day

A travelling tribute to honour those who have served and sacrificed for Canada.

  • Three double-decker buses featuring a Remembrance Day mural can be seen across the city until the end of November.
  • During Veterans' Week (November 5–11), Canadian Veterans in uniform, wearing medals, or displaying ID ride free on all OC Transpo services.
  • The free service extends to their companions and is also available on Para Transpo and STO buses.

Lest we forget.

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🚧 The Track to Algonquin: 🚧  O-Train West Construction

We took students, staff, and community partners 7.5 metres underground for an exclusive tour of Algonquin Station—the future west terminus of Line 1.

They saw newly laid tracks, vibrant green wall tiles reflecting Algonquin's colours, and the 67-metre enclosed bridge that will connect riders directly to campus.

Go behind the scenes on The Next Stop Blog.

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Illustration of a bus pulling away from a stop with costumed children and OC Owl on a spooky Halloween night
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Haunted places in Ottawa you can eerily visit with transit 👻

In the heart of the nation's capital and a bit beyond, hides a darker, more mysterious side. With roots stretching back to the lumber trade, political scandals, and tragic accidents, our city is full of ghosts, ghouls, and spirits that continue to send chills down the spines of locals and visitors alike.

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OC Explained: Transecure

Our commitment to engaging with our community and providing safe service.

Meet Transecure - our community watch program on wheels. Our operators are the eyes and ears on Ottawa's roads, looking out for anything unsafe while staying connected to our control centre.

✨ Transecure has responded to more than 12,000 incidents since 1989.

This time on The Next Stop Blog, discover how Transecure improves community safety every day.

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Recap: September 11 Transit Committee

Missed the September 11 Transit Committee update?

The Next Stop Blog breaks it down: Progress on O‑Train east and west extensions, fall service changes, Westboro safety actions, fleet updates, and ridership trends.

Catch up on how OC Transpo is moving forward.

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💥 This is the way: Ottawa Comiccon Takes Transit

On Line 4 to Ottawa Comiccon, a Mandalorian helmet meets an OC Transpo badge.

Join The Next Stop Blog to meet Michael at OC Transpo who blends his fandom of Star Wars and transit.

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Recap: Para Transpo Talk – August 2025

Missed our August Para Transpo Talk events? Don’t worry — The Next Stop Blog has you covered with the key highlights:

  • See how the O-Train and Para Transpo can work together for smoother trips.
  • Discover our new minibuses — more space, easier boarding, and improved comfort.
  • Get clear answers on fares and tips for using My Para Transpo.

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