Public Transit in Canada's Capital
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Effective September 5th Fall Service Change
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Recent Questions from Riders:
About upcoming changes, travel to special events, and new website features...
Will there be a special service on the Civic Holiday, Monday, August 2nd?
On Monday, August 2, a Sunday schedule will operate with extra service on routes 8, 95 and 105. Only those routes that normally run on Sunday will be in service.
For schedules on the Civic Holiday, simply select the date of August 2nd and your route number from the drop-down lists.
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Is there a service replacing the O-Train during the rehab from July 12 - August 14?
Yes. During the five week period from July 12 to August 14. a special bus service named 'O-Train Special' will replace the O-Train as the track and trains will undergo major rehabilitation work. The 'O-Train Special' will run from LeBreton to South Keys and operate 7 days a week.
» O-Train Special Timetable & Map
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When will the Student Semester or Student Annual passes be available?
The Semester Student Pass for post-secondary students will be available for a limited time only - from August 16th - September 24th.
Annual Student Passes will be available as of August 16th at the OC Transpo Sales and Information Centres.
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Are any routes currently being detoured?
Check out the 'Live Updates' for all the current detours and cancelled trips which may affect your route.
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How did OC Transpo perform in 2009?
The 2009 Annual Performance Report is both a snapshot and a scorecard of how transit services were planned, operated and managed in 2009. Transit performance highlights for 2009 include:
- an unprecedented ridership level in the second half of 2009, and highest December ridership ever;
- an increase in the percentage of scheduled bus trips placed into service, while operating the largest number of bus trips in over four years;
- a steady improvement in on-time performance, with the express routes reaching 83% in the morning against one of the most ambitious targets in the industry; and
- an increase in criminal offences acted upon, thanks to smarter than ever security techniques.
What improvements are proposed for TransPLAN 2010 in Orléans, Kanata and Barrhaven?
Orléans TransPLAN 2010 proposals affect routes 122, 130 and 193. details
Kanata Transplan 2010 proposal affects route 184. details
Barrhaven Transplan 2010 proposal affects routes 170, 171 and 177. details
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What is the future of Ottawa's Light Rail?
Keep up-to-date on the latest Light Rail Transit (LRT) news!
Ottawa's Light Rail website: www.ottawalightrail.ca
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Video: Bike Racks
Live Updates
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- Route 2: Churchill Ave. Detour REVISED
- Route 87: Sunday Bike Days – Ottawa River Parkway
- Route 95: Strandherd Detour (Phase 1 - Southwest Transitway Extension)
- Route 95: Sunday Bike Days – Ottawa River Parkway
- Route 96: Sunday Bike Days – Ottawa River Parkway
- Route 97: Sunday Bike Days – Ottawa River Parkway
- Route 111: National Captial Triathlon – Route 111 Detour
- Route 118: Navaho Dr. / College Ave. Detour
- Route 145: Earl Armstrong Rd. Detour
- Route 149: Pleasant Park Detour
- Route 151: Churchill Ave. Detour REVISED
- Route 159: Churchill Ave. Detour REVISED
- Route 181: Strandherd Detour (Phase 1 - Southwest Transitway Extension)
Civic Holiday Service, Monday, August 2
On the Civic Holiday, a Sunday schedule will operate with extra service on routes 8, 95 and 105.
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Health Canada Air Sampling Study
Health Canada has selected Ottawa (along with Toronto and Montreal) as test site for a national study...
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Get your 2010 - 2011 Student Photo ID at your school or campus!
Student Photo ID cards must be renewed every year - the cost is $6.25 and applies for monthly, semester and annual passes.
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Student Semester and Annual Passes
Fall Semester pass for post-secondary students are available from Aug.16 - Sep. 24. Annual Student passes are available as of Aug.16.
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New U-Pass - coming this fall!
Get ready for a universal public transit pass (U-Pass) for full time students at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, starting in September.
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