Recap: March 12, 2026 Transit Committee
Missed the March 12 Transit Committee update?
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Impacts of freezing rain
We’re hard at work ensuring transit safely recovers from the storm.
Line 1 experienced damage to the Overhead Catenary System. R1 bus service is running between Rideau and Blair stations. A shuttle bus connects St-Laurent and Cyrville stations.
O-Train Lines 2 and 4 are running normally. Road conditions may cause delays to bus service and Para Transpo. Please give yourself extra travel time.
Watch out for slippery walkways on your way to your stop. Be extra careful when you board or exit a vehicle.
Places to go with transit this March Break
Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20
Minor service reductions will be made during March Break, reflecting changes in ridership when schools are closed and some workers may be on vacation.
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💫 Celebrating the women who keep Ottawa moving 👩💼
International Women's Day 2026
Behind every route, every station, and every safe ride are the people who make it all happen.
Operators
Planners
Special Constables
Leaders
This #IWD2026, meet eight OC Transpo trailblazers who keep Ottawa moving — and lift each other up along the way.
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March 5, 2026: Stage 2 O-Train Line East Extension Achieves Substantial Completion
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♫ Expand your audience. ♫ Animate our stations. ♫ Tune into Ottawa’s vibrant music scene.
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Driving change: The legacy of Winston Cumberbatch, OC Transpo’s first Black bus operator
A single bus ride home sparked a quiet revolution in Ottawa, one that would change who felt seen, welcomed, and represented on its streets. Discover how Winston Cumberbatch’s steady courage and unwavering professionalism opened doors that had been closed for generations.
Join us for Para Transpo Talk: March 2, 3, and 4
Para Transpo Talk is back!
Join us March 2–4 at City Hall, Place d'Orleans Shopping Centre, and Carlingwood Shopping Centre.
No registration needed—just drop by!
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Recap: February 12, 2026 Transit Committee
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Changes coming to weekday afternoon transfer times
Starting on Monday March 2 the weekday afternoon transfer period will be extended bringing more flexibility and peace of mind for commuters heading home at the end of the day
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Black History Month bus mural “Pride of Dreams”
Throughout the month of February, OC Transpo riders might notice three of our buses rolling around with a very special look.
As part of OC Transpo’s celebration of Black History Month, a new mural, titled “Pride of Dreams”, was designed and developed by Ottawa artist Jimmy Baptiste and is brimming with symbolism.
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A Sno-Bus rider’s guide to making the most of Winterlude
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