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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) Long 🧵 1/

@chick2308 Wtf is wrong with you?

I find this beautiful secluded little beach and then this happens

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

Zoom zoom.

@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!!!

Thank you for sharing these! ❤️ @ByWardMarket_ check ça!

@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.

Often comments made that Rob Ford "killed" Transit City like this is a bad thing. The most valuable line in transit City was eglinton and it still got built, while the only line that I think you proj really say got killed was a bad project that we should be glad we avoided.

@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.

Cyclists are the worst people in the world and i’m not joking

@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?

NCC’s eco-friendly vision for Ottawa Senators arena faces mixed reviews from residents ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article…

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

What is it with road cyclists? 🤨

@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.

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

@UrbanistPat @StuntmanStu Because the transit in this city sucks!!

And they wonder why people don’t want to come downtown. Good lord

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

@UrbanistPat @StuntmanStu Because the people that need it for work can't come after 5:30 or weekends

@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.

Bank street is congested enough. Staff recommended clogging it even more. Good lord

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

Is it me or are there many new drivers that don't know what the hell they're doing on the roads. Like where are they getting their licenses? I'm asking legitimately

@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.

Sadly nothing from the night mayor. Interesting piece, I'll give you 3 steps to bring back the Market 1. Exclusive Ottawa vendors 2. Nighttime concerts (like they do in July at Tremblant 3. More police to make people feel safe

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

Cross at your own risk! Dear @NYC_DOT a crosswalk on a major thoroughfare on Union Sq with a 2 way bike lane @CitiBikeNYC bicycles, e-bikes & mopeds careening around a BLIND turn - NO signs whatsoever! NO rules!

@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.

@UrbanistPat @Rvguy18 Totally agree, I was in love with the Market when I arrived in 94. It's become a sad state of affairs

The rink on William street was a fail because NOBODY KNEW ABOUT IT. Our night mayor doesn't believe in having a social media platform. Stop hiding my man Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk

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

@UrbanistPat @Rvguy18 That’s gonna take me some time, need traffic surveys, public consultations. Hey I could be the night mayor 😂

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

@UrbanistPat @Rvguy18 Buddy I’ve been waiting for you, yes parking sucks in the Market

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

@Rvguy18 Yah seems the cyclists who despise vehicles win again

@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.

Remove the snow already or ban street parking until such a time that the snow can be removed. This is ridiculous. There’s also the non-local cut through traffic but that’s another issue.