The city blinked and the proposal to cancel Route 245 has been officially withdrawn. It has been a long road to get here but we kept this service on the map. Keep an eye on the schedule because we need to make sure this stays protected.
April 5, 2010
Final supporters
Public Transit provides all Ottawa communities with an essential service. We recognize there is room for improvements to the logistics of many of our bus routes (their frequency and speed to downtown). This is why it is extremely important, with the city of Ottawa's Municipal elections fast approaching, to speak up now and reinforce our support for the city transit commission's (OC Transpo) continued, critical service of our neighbourhoods in Ward 21 (Rideau/Goulbourn).
Public transit provides our community with accessibility, convenience and choice. It increases our property values. It reduces traffic congestion, noise, air pollution and associated public health risks. Public transportation also supports the municipal goals of mixed land use and sustainable development to combat sprawl.
We therefore request that, as part of an ongoing commitment by OC Transpo and the City of Ottawa to all of the above, continued improvements to the public transportation service in Ward 21 be provided, and that the proposed cancellation of Route 245 that services Manotick and communities to the South including CG&YC, Kars and North Gower (Councilor Glen Brooks recommendations to make cuts to the service and bus 245 notwithstanding) not be allowed to move forward.
This petition will be mailed (in snail and e format) to OC Transpo, Councilor Glen Brooks and the City of Ottawa’s Mayors office.
Updates
February 4, 2010
Reaching this level of support honestly feels heavy because it reminds me how many people rely on this service every single day. I am exhausted by the constant uphill battle against these cuts but seeing this backing keeps me moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2010
6 Comments
cutting the 245 is a joke. do they even look at how many people actually use it every morning? totally ridiculous.
Keep the bus running. Not everyone in the city lives in the downtown core. We pay taxes too!!
Living in Manotick without a car is basically impossible. We need this bus for our kids to get to school and for the rest of us to get to work.
Stop the cuts. My commute is already long enough.
Seriously? The traffic on the main roads in Kars is bad enough without taking away transit options. Glen Brooks needs to rethink this one.
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The city blinked and the proposal to cancel Route 245 has been officially withdrawn. It has been a long road to get here but we kept this service on the map. Keep an eye on the schedule because we need to make sure this stays protected.
April 5, 2010
Final supporters
Public Transit provides all Ottawa communities with an essential service. We recognize there is room for improvements to the logistics of many of our bus routes (their frequency and speed to downtown). This is why it is extremely important, with the city of Ottawa's Municipal elections fast approaching, to speak up now and reinforce our support for the city transit commission's (OC Transpo) continued, critical service of our neighbourhoods in Ward 21 (Rideau/Goulbourn).
Public transit provides our community with accessibility, convenience and choice. It increases our property values. It reduces traffic congestion, noise, air pollution and associated public health risks. Public transportation also supports the municipal goals of mixed land use and sustainable development to combat sprawl.
We therefore request that, as part of an ongoing commitment by OC Transpo and the City of Ottawa to all of the above, continued improvements to the public transportation service in Ward 21 be provided, and that the proposed cancellation of Route 245 that services Manotick and communities to the South including CG&YC, Kars and North Gower (Councilor Glen Brooks recommendations to make cuts to the service and bus 245 notwithstanding) not be allowed to move forward.
This petition will be mailed (in snail and e format) to OC Transpo, Councilor Glen Brooks and the City of Ottawa’s Mayors office.
Updates
February 4, 2010
Reaching this level of support honestly feels heavy because it reminds me how many people rely on this service every single day. I am exhausted by the constant uphill battle against these cuts but seeing this backing keeps me moving forward.
Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2010
6 Comments
need this route for the seniors in the area who cant drive anymore. dont leave them stranded.
cutting the 245 is a joke. do they even look at how many people actually use it every morning? totally ridiculous.
Keep the bus running. Not everyone in the city lives in the downtown core. We pay taxes too!!
Living in Manotick without a car is basically impossible. We need this bus for our kids to get to school and for the rest of us to get to work.
Stop the cuts. My commute is already long enough.
Seriously? The traffic on the main roads in Kars is bad enough without taking away transit options. Glen Brooks needs to rethink this one.
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need this route for the seniors in the area who cant drive anymore. dont leave them stranded.