At last, but certainly not least, @cmckenney will freeze transit fares, and make it free for people under age 17 to ride OC Transpo, while also ending chronic homelessness in their first term!
They have the commitment, track record, and leadership we need. #ottvote
Our board of directors is endorsing @cmckenney for @ottawacity Mayor. Twas' an easy choice given they are, and have long been, a champion of affordable housing near rapid transit stations. There is a lot to love in their platform:
-> Accelerate electrifying Ottawa's bus fleet...
maintenance of existing road and sidewalk infrastructure, while limiting road widening.
@cmckenney will also speed up building new safe cycling infrastructure with the use of greens bonds, keeping construction costs low, getting ahead of inflation, makes so much sense, saves $!
A year ago today, #Ottawa residents came together to #ProtectTransKids and staged a successful counter-protest against anti-trans activists.
Today, we joined community organizations from across #ottcity asking residents to the same on October 24th:
https://t.co/YK7HGKcWKq
Ottawa Disability Coalition urges @fordnation@JimWatsonOttawa@dianedeans to put a swift end to the protest. Physicians, nurses & health-care workers say they will not cower, they will not hide because they know Canadians have their backs. From @OttawaCitizen
Are you facing harassment or discrimination at the hands of the #TruckerConvoy? Report what you experienced or witnessed anonymously here.
We keep ourselves safe.
https://t.co/RqKil0gEst
We are closing early tonight (Friday) at 6:30pm and staying closed over the weekend until Wednesday Feb 9th🤞. One of our staff was physically assaulted on their way to work today, blocked on the sidewalk by two men and shoved to the ground for wearing a mask.
The webinar will feature panelists from the @DiasporaOttawa, @CAWI_IVTF, @OttTransitRider, @StopgapOttawa, and the @CPEPgroup. Learn more about the Principles of Mobility Justice here: https://t.co/0kAvEBn66j
Friday, Feb. 4th, join us at a lunchtime webinar to learn more about the 10 Principles of Mobility Justice, & hear what local organizers think needs to improve in #Ottawa. The webinar will be facilitated by @urbanadoni a member of @untokening
RSVP here: https://t.co/3SHCpOP1x0
Don't forget to engage in the Transportation Master Plan surveys.
Let the City know we need to prioritize active transportation, & create streets with a #VisionZero approach in order to create a resilient place for everyone.
https://t.co/Yp7iMjuMBQ
#OttBike#OttWalk#OttRoll