Kanata North Transportation Committee – Who are we? What do we offer?

As a Kanata North resident, how do you, your family and your neighbours get around your community and the City of Ottawa as a whole? Do you drive, take the bus, cycle or walk, or all of the above? Whichever mode of transportation you use, do you feel our ward’s infrastructure and services can be made safer, more efficient, more effective, and easier to use? If so, you could benefit from finding out what the Kanata North Transportation Committee (KNTC) has to offer, and likewise, we could benefit from learning about your concerns and hearing your ideas about how to solve them.

We are a group of Kanata North residents, just like you, who care about the way our community works for everyone, specifically with transportation, whatever mode that is. Instead of remaining frustrated about the various concerns we’ve identified, we’ve proposed some solutions, and are working collaboratively with our City Councillor and City staff to get them implemented. Although it can require a fair amount of time and persistence, we’d rather take action than accept the status quo.

The KNTC is currently working on various projects geared to safety, efficiency, accessibility and effectiveness for pedestrians, cyclists, public-transit users and motorists. We invite you to explore this website to find out more, to send us your questions and suggestions, and to attend one of our meetings. We welcome new members!

The Kanata North Transportation Committee’s (KNTC) position statement regarding Bill 212 (Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act 2024 [1])

Bill 212 would amend the Highway Traffic Act to require Ministry approval before municipalities may construct bicycle lanes in certain circumstances; namely, where the number of lanes for motor vehicle traffic would be reduced, or where the municipality is prescribed by regulation to seek Ministry approval.  Bill 212 would also remove the existing bicycle lanes …

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Campeau Drive Extension Opens Ahead of Schedule for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Vehicles

The city is pleased to announce that Campeau Drive from Country Glen Way to Didsbury Road is now fully open. Last week, sidewalks and cycling lanes opened for use from the Winterset Drive roundabout to the Kanata Commons. Grab your bike, take a walk or a drive through the completed new project! Completed ahead of …

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Campeau Drive Extension Project Update

The Campeau Drive Extension is continuing to progress well. This project will create an important connection to new developments and improve capacity in a key commuting corridor. The project extends Campeau Drive from Country Glen Way to Didsbury Road.  This project includes a four-lane road, segregated cycling lanes, sidewalks, a roundabout at Winterset Road, two signalized intersections at Kanata Commons and Didsbury Road and a new bridge …

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CN Railway Corridor Acquisition Plans

Councillor Sudds has announced that the city is looking into acquiring the former railway corridor known as the Beachburg Subdivision, with the intention of protecting it for future transportation use as a year-round recreational trail.  This corridor is approximately 35.2 kilometres long with a width of 30 metres. It passes through the western Greenbelt south and west of the Department of National Defence facilities; along …

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