Pat

Decrease urban sprawl and increase urban vibrancy. Big fan of walkable neighbourhoods. 🚶‍♂️🚲🚅 Opinions are my own.

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With the plans unveiled for the Quebec City Tramway, I thought it could be a fun exercise to show what Ottawa could achieve if given more surface transit priority. I therefore present my 2050 O-Train/Tram - STO transit system map! (Constructive critiques welcomed)

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@chick2308 Wtf is wrong with you?

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@SjamieIt I gotta take this route home! Haven’t been there since these improvements.

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@PlanteSteph613 @ByWardMarket_ Looked great out there! I hope in the future we can add more shade, street art, and seating. That would make the space even more inviting!!!

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@RM_Transit Interesting take!

I always assumed Rob was bad on transit because he delayed projects which resulted in growth outpacing transit service.

Maybe you have more perspective, but his pro car policies and lack of operational funding cemented the status quo culture seen today.

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@kirawontmiss Literally did nothing wrong and was even civil to the skateboarder that cut across the path of travel. Everyone walked away yet people blame the cyclist. Makes no sense.

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@ctvottawa It’s not eco friendly, it’s just good planning. How do you expect to get 20k ppl in and out of an urban area without traffic jams or adding massive costs with an underground parking garage?

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@FLCons This guy sucks. So much hate on the roads…

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@MikePMoffatt IMO the message is spot on. But optically, these are the folks you see at development meetings opposing new infill development in their neighbourhood.

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@NiciHamilton @StuntmanStu So let’s improve transit 🤔. Byward parking isn’t for commuters.

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@NiciHamilton @StuntmanStu Why would you park in the byward for a 9-5 style commute?

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@StuntmanStu If Bank is currently congested, not really sure why this is a bad idea. More cars = more congestion, so let’s improve bus service/speeds.

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@StuntmanStu Frankly, I’ve seen a lot of experienced people who drive terribly. It all comes down to calming traffic in pedestrian areas.

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@StuntmanStu Good suggestions. I’d like to also see more pedestrian space/plazas, secure bike parking, more games/programming, and no through traffic.

The core police strategy has seen some improvements, but we need housing so homeless folks have somewhere to go.

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@Mike94663851870 @NYC_DOT @CitiBikeNYC So scary. Looks like that woman was fearing for her life… get real

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@StuntmanStu @Rvguy18 Everyone seems to have nostalgia glasses. I think it’s pretty nice now. I visit regularly and it’s busy. New development going up around. The LRT makes it accessible. It’s a victim of the housing/opioid crisis, so we should fund supportive housing.

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@StuntmanStu @Rvguy18 With all your critiques, I’d hope for more ideas. The market is a valuable spot for the city.

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@StuntmanStu @Rvguy18 Glad not to disappoint. Where else could we park cars?

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@StuntmanStu @Rvguy18 Lol yeah because what the market lacks is… parking?

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@mchkzn Maybe hot take: I like the snow banks as they slow speeders, force drivers to negotiate space, and protect pedestrians. Although they do block visibility at intersections.