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“Put a Cap” on youth homelessness! Feb 1, 2012 Read More
“Put a Cap” on youth homelessness!
Volunteers from the Youth Services Bureau (YSB) will be at Hurdman Station on Tuesday, February 7 from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. selling warm, comfy toques. Your $10 minimum donation per toque will benefit YSB’s housing program and help support work towards long-term solutions to youth homelessness in our community.
The partnership between OC Transpo and YSB is a natural fit. The wellbeing and safety of young people and our community as a whole are of vital importance to both YSB and OC Transpo. Life as a homeless young person is fraught with hardship and danger. Access to safe and affordable housing is an essential step to improving the quality of life and ensuring hope for a brighter tomorrow. OC Transpo is committed to the safety and security of Ottawans: Transecure, OC Transpo’s community watch program, has been widely successful in coming to the aid of people in the community. Our Transit Law Enforcement Officers also patrol the Transitway, ensuring safety and a direct line to emergency services, if necessary.
On February 7, please be sure to purchase your toque - Ottawa’s homeless youth and children are counting on you. Donations of $20 or more are eligible for a tax receipt. Thank you!
More about the Youth Services Bureau
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) offers expertise in the areas of mental health, youth justice, housing, health and social issues, street-involved youth and youth employment. With 35 programs and 20 locations across Ottawa, YSB is an important resource for homeless youth in Ottawa. Founded in 1960, the YSB is one of the largest and most comprehensive non-profit agencies serving youth in Ottawa and is a registered charity. Through the Downtown Drop-In, emergency shelters, transitional housing, and long-term housing programs, youth are able to access safe and stable housing, primary health care, mental health and addictions counseling, employment counseling, and basic needs like food, and access to laundry and shower facilities. For more details please call 613-729-1000.
Ottawa Light Rail Transit (OLRT) Trade Show Jan 24, 2012 Read More
The City of Ottawa, in partnership with the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ottawa Business Journal, will be hosting an Ottawa Light Rail Transit (OLRT) Trade Show at the CE Centre on February 9th.
Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: CE Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive
For further information, or to register, please visit www.ottawalightrail.ca
Para Transpo - NEW Rural Fares Jan 5, 2012 Read More
A new flat rate fare of $8.25 reduces fares for 96% of rural residents, as approved by City Council in the 2012 Budget.
The new flat rate is a simpler and more equitable fare system that helps improve mobility for people with disabilities in rural areas.
The cost of an average rural Para Transpo trip continues to be well-subsidized, with 95 per cent being funded from property taxes and just 5 per cent through fares, compared with a 50-50 ratio for conventional service.
Effective January 9, 2012:
- Rural flat rate of $8.25 per passenger, including companions, for a one-way trip between a rural zone and the urban transit area.
NOTE: Trips from a rural address to another rural address will no longer be available, except via the Taxi coupon program.
- Only cash or bus tickets* accepted as valid fare on rural service.
- Transit passes will no longer be accepted.
* Bus tickets will only be worth their face value of $1.30 each on rural service. A combination of cash and tickets can still be used. For example: 4 bus tickets (worth $5.20) + $3.05 cash = $8.25.
These changes are in addition to the new fully-accessible OC Transpo Rural Shoppers’ bus routes 201- 205.
New Park & Ride at Scotiabank Place Dec 16, 2011 Read More
Park & Ride at
Scotiabank Place
Residents in the west end can take advantage of a new Park & Ride option at Scotiabank Place. opened on Jnauary 9. Located in the north parking lot, 100 parking spaces are available for transit commuters between approximately 5:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The lot is served by ten trips on Express Routes 261 and 263, on request, with direct rush hour service to downtown.
The “on request” service operates via a signal. Customers press the call button on the request stop pole located on the Scotiabank transit terminal platform. This will send a signal to the next bus to serve the Park & Ride lot. The green light near the top of the pole will light up to let you know the signal is working. For the return trip home, ring the bell after the bus has passed the bus stop located on Palladium Drive at the Auto Park entrance.
Top 10 Transit Tips Sep 13, 2011 Read More
» Top 10 Transit Tips (PDF)
Below are some tips in response to the most frequently asked questions from OC Transpo riders.
Follow these and you will be well on your way to getting to your destination:
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Before boarding any bus, plan your trip by using the Travel Planner or call 613-741-4390. |
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When in doubt, call the OC Transpo Transit Information line at 613-741-4390. This is especially useful if you can’t find your address in our Travel Planner or don’t have access to a computer. |
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Plan your trip from your handheld device by using octranspo.mobi. Mobi is OC Transpo’s mobile website for transit users, and can be viewed with iPhone, Blackberry and Android phones. It features bilingual information regarding bus stops, route schedules and trip planning with the Travel Planner. |
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Get the latest, up-to-the-minute transit information on when your bus will actually arrive at your stop by using the 560560 Next Bus Arrivals service. This powerful tool takes the guesswork out of your transit trip by providing real-time schedules for your bus at your stop. You can actually receive up to the next three scheduled arrival times for your route. To use it:
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Sign up to the 560560 service to receive alerts on unplanned events or delays to the transit service. Customers can choose to receive alerts on their phone using SMS messaging, or at an e-mail address. You can specify the type of information you want, including specific bus routes, cancelled trips, major detours, elevator status at Transitway stations and any changes to the O-Train service. |
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Get to the Park & Ride lots early as they fill up quickly! Park & Ride facilities across the city provide more than 5,000 free parking spaces for commuters so take advantage of one of them today. |
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Help speed up the boarding process by having your fare ready when you board. Your fellow passengers will thank you for it! |
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If you are a University of Ottawa or Carleton University student, remember to use your U-Pass. It gives you free access to the transit system until April 30, 2012. Important Reminder: Today is the last day that University of Ottawa students can use their visitors’ passes or last year’s student card to access OC Transpo. After today, students must present a valid U-Pass card. |
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If you are a senior, you can ride for free all day on Wednesday and from noon onward on both Monday and Friday. Plan your trip by using the Travel Planner or call us at 613-741-4390. If you need assistance, we can help. |
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If you’re travelling home by bus after 9 p.m., you can ask the operator to let you off before or after your bus stop, closer to your destination. |
Transecure Outstanding Call of the Month
The TRANSECURE Outstanding Call for November 2011 goes to Jacques Rinquette.
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