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Recap: Para Transpo Talk, February 2025
On February 12 and 13, we hosted our very first virtual Para Transpo Talk event. If you weren’t able to join us this time, don’t worry, The Next Stop Blog is here to fill you in on everything that was discussed!
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✨Celebrating Inspiring Women Shaping Ottawa’s Transit System ✨
Empowering Women, Moving Transit Forward !This International Women’s Day, we honour the women powering OC Transpo—from operators and engineers to safety officers and planners.
In The Next Stop Blog, they share their experiences, challenges, and advice for future generations.
#InternationalWomensDay #WomenInTransit
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Your Future Journey – Frequently Asked Questions
To help you plan ahead for the future network, read our answers to some of the most popular questions about New Ways to Bus.
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Your Future Journey: Bus Stop Signs
Join The Next Stop Blog to come behind the scenes to OC Transpo’s sign shop to see how we’re preparing for New Ways to Bus to print and where the installation of thousands of new bus signs starts.
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Your Future Journey: The New Ways to Bus Travel Planner
New Ways to Bus routes and schedules are now in the Travel Planner!
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O-Ski-Transpo: ride, glide, and explore Ottawa’s winter trails!
❄ Skip the drive & hit the trails! ❄
With OC Transpo, Ottawa’s best cross-country ski spots are just a ride away. Glide from Pimisi to Dominion & explore the Kìchì Sìbì Winter Trail.
Meet Snow Groomer Dave & plan your next ski adventure!
#OSkiTranspo
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February 13 Transit Committee Update
If you didn’t get a chance to tune in, The Next Stop Blog is here to bring you up to speed on what you missed.
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Project Spotlight: A Year in Review on the O-Train Extension Project
2024 was a year built on defining moments – Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Ottawa becoming the home of two new professional sports teams including lacrosse and women’s hockey, and, most notably, the O-Train Extension Project meeting many key milestones.Read More about Project Spotlight: A Year in Review on the O-Train Extension Project
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OC Explained: Lost and Found
Join the Next Stop Blog team to learn more about what happens when you leave something behind and the steps you should take to get your missing item back..png)
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O-Train Lines 2 & 4 begin a phased opening on January 6, 2025
Big changes are coming to Ottawa's transit system!
Here's what to expect:
- Phased launch: Lines 2 & 4 will open in 3 phases, starting with weekday service for at least 2 weeks, then expanding in phases to seven days a week.
- More stations & new connections: 11 new stations, plus access to Carleton University and Park & Ride spots.
- Airport access: Direct train service to the Ottawa International Airport.
- Increased capacity: Lines 2/4 trains carry up to 420/260 passengers, with larger platforms for easier boarding.
Plan your trip now with OC Transpo's Travel Planner!
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