Changes to OC Transpo
I live at King Edward & Boteler. I am an active volunteer within the community (Shepherds, Lowertown Community House and ACORN Canada). The Echo needs to do some reporting on how the new O-train and changes to the OC Transpo Service Map are affecting this neighbourhood. Did you know that the #9, #6 and STO can no longer bring you to the Rideau Centre? Other than Para Transpo and Uber, the only manner residents of the area can reach Rideau Street and connect with buses or the O-train is to walk . Not bad in the summer but in the dead of winter it is a miserable, grueling and potentially harmful trek. Sidewalks north of Guigues (I believe) are not maintained so if you’re walking with a mobility device, pushing a baby stroller or pulling a grocery buggy it is a horrendous trek. I dread this coming winter more than the last two (I moved here from Toronto in autumn 2017). Please inform the City how abusive to certain areas of Ottawa the new OC Transpo System Map truly is!!
Geri Stevens