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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 1h

OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 1h

➡️ Travel Planner

➡️ Transit App

➡️ Next departure widget

➡️ 560-560 & 560-1000

➡️ Transit Information Screens

➡️ ParaPay Website

➡️ My Para Transpo Website

➡️ Customer Feedback Form

We apologize for any inconvenience. (2/2)

Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 3h

@helps.octranspo.com what is going on with all these elevators breaking down in recent weeks? Are customers able to get to their connections? Are people being left stranded? #ottpoli

OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 3h

Both elevators at the westbound platform at Limebank station are out of service. Shuttle bus is available for customers needing assistance.

Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 7h

It was the Transit Chair that signed the motion

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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 8h

After the LRT Inquiry, the mayor when elected, promised transparency to the Transit file. Bypassing the Transit Committee is transparent? #ottpoli
Negotiations to upload O-Train to Metrolinx must be ‘good deal for Ottawa,’ mayor says

www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Negotiations to upload O-Train to Metrolinx must be ‘good deal for Ottawa,’ mayor says

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says negotiations to upload the light-rail transit system to the Ontario government must end in a “good deal for Ottawa,” with the city maintaining control over scheduling and hir...

www.ctvnews.ca

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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 1d

capitalcurrent.ca/lrt-east-ext...

Is the LRT east extension on track to open before 2026? Commuters sure hope so - Capital Current

Residents in Ottawa's east end are both hopeful and cautious about the opening of the LRT east extension by 2026.

capitalcurrent.ca

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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 2d

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to
@kbyrd.bsky.social Sam Boswell and Stuart MacKay for their dedicated service on the board since its inception. We wish them continued success in their future endeavors.

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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 6d

#TBT 2007
City will be urged to take over Para Transpo
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

City will be urged to take over Para Transpo: councillor | CBC News

Ottawa will take over running the Para Transpo system if it accepts a recommendation that city staff will make to the transit committee next week, says Coun. Alex Cullen.

www.cbc.ca

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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 6d

For @sallyalthea.bsky.social past experiences with Para Transpo is not a great idea

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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 6d

This councillor says @octranspo.com is failing his rural ward. Could private buses be the answer?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

This councillor says OC Transpo is failing his rural ward. Could private buses be the answer? | CBC News

Rural residents of Ottawa aren't adequately served by OC Transpo, and privatized transit may be the way to bridge the gap, according to Rideau-Jock Coun. David Brown.

www.cbc.ca

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KGE hockey fan 🇨🇦🍁 @kbyrd.bsky.social · 14d

For those who don't know, I am stepping away from the @otttransitriders.bsky.social so they're recruiting for new board members. If you're frustrated with transit, it's a good group to join! www.ottawatransitriders.ca/come_join_th...

Come join the board of the Ottawa Transit Riders!

An advocacy group for better transit in Ottawa

www.ottawatransitriders.ca

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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 18d

Remember Sunday Canada Army Run 🇨🇦 takes place tomorrow

OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · 18d

September 21, 5:15 am - 3 pm: routes 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, N39, N45, N57, N61, N75, N105 will be detoured for the Canada Army Run. www.octranspo.com/en...

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Jeff Leiper 🛴🚲🚇♻️🚌📊 @jleiper.bsky.social · 22d

Pleased to be with @glengower.ca at @otttransitriders.bsky.social event tonight featuring @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social. We used to have one of the best transit systems in North America - these folks want us to get back to that!

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 25d

Hey Ottawa people! We’re doing a virtual talk on Tuesday (September 16) with @otttransitriders.bsky.social for their Annual General Meeting.

Join us to talk about urbanism, transit advocacy, and the Ottawa context.

Their AGM is in person in Sandy Hill and streamed online.

Let's Talk Transit!
September 16 2025, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Ottawa Transit Riders with Oh The Urbanity!
OTTAWA
TRANSIT RIDERS
LES USAGES DU TRANSPORT
EN CEMMUN D'OTTAWA
Oh The Urbanity!
Sandy Hill Community Centre, 250 Somerset St E
Preschool Room - accessible by ramp/elevator
Online with closed captioning

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Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · 24d

On Sept 16 7PM -8:30PM, @otttransitriders.bsky.social will host a hybrid presentation from Oh the Urbanity! - advocates for more housing, bikes and transit.

We all know the importance of transit/cycling and how they give people options to get around.

Don’t miss it. Register: tinyurl.com/7d4pc6x2

Poster of Let’s Talk Transit event held on September 16

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 22d

For anyone interested in transit in Ottawa!

Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · Sep 7

On September 16th, we will host Oh the Urbanity! for a talk about transit! Come listen, ask questions, and discuss strategies!

This hybrid event will be accessible by ramp and elevator; the online portion will have closed captioning.

Register here: tinyurl.com/6f9m9um4

#ottawa #transit #urbanism

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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · 28d

The #WeekWithoutDriving is coming to Ottawa Sep 29 - Oct 5. For drivers, it's a chance to experience other mobility modes. For those who take #octranspo, #ottbike or #ottwalk, it's time to advocate for easier, more reliable and more enjoyable travel.

More: bikeottawa.ca/2025/09/04/j...

Image tile for the week without driving, including logos for Bike Ottawa, For Our Kids, Strong Towns Ottawa, Ottawa Transit Riders and Ecology Ottawa

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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · Sep 7

On September 16th, we will host Oh the Urbanity! for a talk about transit! Come listen, ask questions, and discuss strategies!

This hybrid event will be accessible by ramp and elevator; the online portion will have closed captioning.

Register here: tinyurl.com/6f9m9um4

#ottawa #transit #urbanism

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OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · Sep 5

🚇Line 1 Alert: Trains are being held at some stations due to technical issues. Delays may be experienced, as a result. We are working to resolve the matter. Updates to follow.

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KGE hockey fan 🇨🇦🍁 @kbyrd.bsky.social · Sep 5

Just a quick reminder that this event is coming up! @otttransitriders.bsky.social @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social www.ottawatransitriders.ca/let_s_talk_t...

Let's Talk Transit!

An advocacy group for better transit in Ottawa

www.ottawatransitriders.ca

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Ottawa Transit Riders 🇨🇦🍁 @otttransitriders.bsky.social · Sep 3

O-Train East extension to undergo ‘Performance Test’ weekend of Sept. 13-14

www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

O-Train East extension to undergo ‘Performance Test’ weekend of Sept. 13-14

The O-Train eastern extension will face a key test during the second weekend of September ahead of the expected opening of the light-rail transit line between Blair Station and Trim Station later this...

www.ctvnews.ca

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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · Sep 2

City committee directs staff to draft 2026 Ottawa budget with 3.75 per cent tax hike

City of Ottawa staff are being directed to draft the 2026 budget with a 3.75 per cent property tax hike and a transit fare increase up to 7.5 per cent, despite concerns from some councillors and the public about the city’s financial priorities.

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OC Transpo Helps @helps.octranspo.com · Aug 31

✅Regular O-Train Line 1 service has resumed earlier than anticipated!

⏰All trains are now running between Tunney's Pasture and Blair stations.

➡️R1 service will be ending shortly.

Thank you for your patience and welcome back aboard.

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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · Aug 30

Encouraging news... and on Labour Day weekend, no less!

CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · Aug 30

Transit union reaches tentative agreement with OC Transpo

The union representing drivers, mechanics and other frontline staff at OC Transpo says it has reached a tentative agreement with the employer after 21 days of bargaining.

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mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social · Aug 30

I'm very pleased that a tentative agreement has been reached with ATU 279. Our OC Transpo employees have been doing great work to overcome past challenges and build a better public transit system for the whole community.

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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · Aug 30

Transit union reaches tentative agreement with OC Transpo

The union representing drivers, mechanics and other frontline staff at OC Transpo says it has reached a tentative agreement with the employer after 21 days of bargaining.

bit.ly

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