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On Patrol: Ride along with OC Transpo’s Special Constables
Join The Next Stop Blog team on an evening patrol of our transit system from 6 to 10 pm, also known as 1800 to 2200, to find out what it’s like to be a Special Constable.
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OC Explained: Lines 2 & 4 Trial Running
Learn more about trial running, what the different terminology means and what needs to happen between now and the launch of Line 2 and Line 4 to ensure the system is safe and reliable.
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October 10 Transit Commission Update
On October 10, we provided an update on our Zero Emission Buses, upcoming Line 1 maintenance and the New Ways to Bus campaign.
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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Spotlight: Corkstown Yard Light Maintenance and Storage Facility
If you’ve travelled west on Highway 417 over the past few years, you have probably noticed the ongoing construction of a large complex to the north of the highway, just west of Moodie Drive. This site is home to the future Corkstown Yard Light Maintenance and Storage Facility (LMSF), an integral part of our future O-Train network.Read More about Spotlight: Corkstown Yard Light Maintenance and Storage Facility
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September 12 Transit Commission Update
On September 12, we provided an update on our fall service plan, a fare compliance initiative, the ongoing work by Rideau Transit Group (RTG) on the vehicle axle bearing issues and a lot more.
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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August 29 Light Rail Sub-Committee Recap
Last week, the City’s Light Rail Sub-Committee met to discuss the latest updates on the O-Train extension project. The Stage 2 LRT project has been making significant progress, meeting many milestones on all extensions in recent months.
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OC Explained: Major Events
Let’s look at a Redblacks football game as an example of how our teams prepare for major events in Ottawa and how we help get you there.
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OC Explained: Transit Operations Control Centre
The Next Stop Blog is here to take you behind the scenes at the TOCC to learn more about the brain of our transit system and how we keep our city moving 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Project Spotlight: O-Train Extension Connectivity Enhancements
We’ve got good news for walkers, runners, cyclists, Carleton students and pedestrian bridge enthusiasts all across Ottawa. The Rideau River Pedestrian bridge is open!Read More about Project Spotlight: O-Train Extension Connectivity Enhancements
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Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee receives updates on O-Train extensions
On May 31, we provided a progress update on all three O-Train extensions and an overview of efforts underway to improve service reliability of O-Train Line 1 to a joint meeting of the Transit Commission and Light Rail Sub-Committee.
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Project Spotlight: O-Train Line 2 Bus Loop Operational Testing
Earlier this year, we performed bus loop operational testing at these stations to ensure your bus can seamlessly drop you off and pick you up. The Next Stop Blog is here to explain what a bus loop is, how they are designed, and how we test them to ensure that your future transfer is as efficient and seamless as possible.Read More about Project Spotlight: O-Train Line 2 Bus Loop Operational Testing