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Overview1. Introduction

2. Infrastructure Investments

3. Mobility Impacts

4. OC Transpo Service Adjustments

5. Wrap-Up

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Infrastructure Investments

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2015 Infrastructure Investments

Construction completed in 2015:

• Innes Road widening•Sussex Drive (Confederation Line Boulevard)•Orleans Watermain Link•St Patrick Multi-Use Pathway (part of East-West Bikeway)•Rideau Street resurfacing•Brookfield Multi-Use Pathway/O-Train Trillium Line Overpass•Hickory Street Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge•Highway 417 Widening from Nicholas to the Split•Glebe Parking Garage•Anderson/Renaud Roundabout

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Investing in Renewal

$240 million at over 195 sites to renew existing infrastructure:

• 53 resurfacing projects• 69 bridges, culverts and other structures projects• 46 road (sewer and water) renewal projects

$180 million for over 60 new and improvement projects:

• 13 roads projects• 16 cycling and multi-use pathway projects• 14 sidewalk projects

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Major Projects Underway

• Arts Court

• Alta Vista Hospital Link

• McIlraith Bridge

• Rideau River Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge (Donald to Somerset Street)

• Trim Road Widening

• Albert Street/Scott Street

• Macdonald Cartier Bridge (PWGSC project)

• First Avenue

• Greenbank Road widening

• Main Street

• Queen Street

• Mer Bleu extension

• Nicholas Street

• Kent Street Rapid Bridge Replacement (MTO project)

• Lyon Street

• Minto Bridges

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Confederation Line Tunneling Progress

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Station Cavern Excavation

Progress as of September 1,2015

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Belfast Yard – Maintenance & Storage Facility

Main BuildingMain Building Rail LineRail Line

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Construction on Transitway

Date Service Adjustment

June 2013 Laurier / Nicholas Realignment

December 2014 Booth Street at LeBreton Station

June 2015 Hurdman Station to Blair Station

Future Merton Street to Empress Avenue

Future Laurier Station to Hurdman Station

Future Tunney’s Pasture Station to Merton Street

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East end Station Construction Hurdman to Blair

HurdmanHurdman BlairBlair

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Impacts to Mobility

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Macdonald Cartier Bridge Rehabilitation

Macdonald Cartier Bridge Rehabilitation

Schedules are subject to change

Traffic Impacts – Core Area - Fall 2015

Rideau St Development Project & Station Construction (LRT)

Rideau St Development Project & Station Construction (LRT)

Albert St/Scott St Widening (LRT)

Albert St/Scott St Widening (LRT)

Belfast Closure (LRT)Belfast Closure (LRT)

Main St ReconstructionMain St Reconstruction

McIlraith Bridge RehabMcIlraith Bridge Rehab

Hwy 417 WB to OR 174 EB Ramp Closure (LRT)

Hwy 417 WB to OR 174 EB Ramp Closure (LRT)Kent St Bridge Replacement,

Lane Reductions and Ramp Closures

Kent St Bridge Replacement, Lane Reductions and

Ramp Closures

Lyon Station Construction (LRT)

Lyon Station Construction (LRT)

Booth Street Closure (LRT)

Booth Street Closure (LRT)

Parliament Station Construction (LRT)Parliament Station Construction (LRT)

Arts CourtArts Court

Tremblay Lane Reductions(LRT)Tremblay Lane

Reductions(LRT)

Sussex Reconstruction

Sussex Reconstruction

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Queen Elizabeth Drive ramp closure

Queen Elizabeth Drive ramp closure

Pretoria Bridge

Pretoria Bridge

Nicholas Utilities & Structure

Nicholas Utilities & Structure

Queen Street StreetscapingQueen Street Streetscaping

Trim Road WideningTrim Road Widening

SEE ‘CORE’ SLIDES

Greenbank WideningGreenbank Widening

Schedules are subject to change

Mer Bleue WideningMer Bleue Widening

Kanata ForcemainKanata Forcemain

Traffic Impacts – Outer-core Area - Fall 2015

Greenbank Sanitary Sewer ReplacementGreenbank Sanitary Sewer Replacement

St. Joseph ClosureSt. Joseph Closure

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• Continued prioritization of critical road network

• Ongoing monitoring from Traffic Control Centre

• Coordination with partners

Construction Traffic Management

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Road Safety Tips• Watch for pedestrians and reduce your speed to below the posted speed limit

in school zones. • Wear reflective gear to be visible at night to other road users. Ensure your

bike is fitted with a bell, light and reflective tape.

• Wear a helmet and protect yourself from head injuries.

• Always stop for school buses when signals are flashing.

• Reminder to all road users to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles. New legislation also requires the same for tow trucks.

• For collisions that do not involve injuries or criminal violation, and where the vehicle is drivable, move out of the roadway and report to a Collision Reporting Centre within 24 hours.

 

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OC Transpo Service Adjustments

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September Transit Service• OC Transpo service was adjusted in June due to light rail

construction between Hurdman and Blair Stations.

• Through monitoring and feedback from customers, OC Transpo has made improvements to the revised services

• Hurdman Station is being relocated slightly to the east during construction.

Information For Customers

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• For those returning to work or school, check your route at octranspo.com

• It’s easy to use self-serve travel-planning resources before September 6

• Route, schedule, and travel planning information is available at octranspo.com

Many Information ChannelsCommunication

Information posted at Stations

System Map Pamphlets onboard buses

Customer Interaction at Sales & Information Centres

Real-time bus arrivals through text messaging and apps

Outreach at stations and key destinations, supported by social media

Local and regional newspaper ads

OC Transpo customer service centre

octranspo.com; automatic travel planner

Other Construction Impacting Fall OC Transpo Service

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Construction Area Route DetouredAlbert Street From Preston to Empress Routes 16, 85

Belfast Road From Tremblay to Trainyards Routes 94 and 95

First Avenue From O’Connor to Bank Route 6

Innes Road From HWY 417 to Blair Route 121, 126

Main Street From Colonel By to Riverdale Routes 5, 6 and 16

Marier Avenue From Montfort to Des Peres Blancs Routes 5

McRae Avenue From Richmond to Scott Routes 2 and 151

Queen/Lyon Streets Intersection; and Bronson to Elgin Route 4

St-Joseph Boulevard From OR174 Ramp to Trim Route 122

Meadow Drive From Greely Public Library to Parkway Road

Route 204

Piperville Road From Hall to Hall – Hwy 417 O/P Route 232

Other Routes Affected by Construction

Transit service that may also be delayed (no detours):

o Rideau (Chapel to Rideau River) o Ogilvie (Blair to Montreal)o Sussex (St. Patrick to King Edward) o Albert (Bayview to Empress) o St. Patrick (King Edward to Crichton) o Carp Rd (417 Overpass) o Rideau Street and Mackenzie King

Bridge

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Wrap-Up

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Tips for Residents• Plan around construction

• Give priority to emergency vehicles

• Avoid traveling during peak periods

• Consider carpooling

• Take advantage of transferable Presto card

• Walk, bike, take transit. Combine them if your commute is longer.

• Embrace technology in the workplace (e.g. Teleconference)

• Consider alternative work arrangements

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Stay in the KnowCity information:

• ottawa.ca

• octranspo.com

Ottawa Nav mobile app

OC Transpo information

Local media

Twitter:

• @ottawacity

• @ottawa_traffic

• @OC_Transpo

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