New name, web site and e-mail address

We have a new name, web site and e-mail address!  We are now the Kanata North Transportation Committee.  Our web site is now www.kanatanorthtc.ca.  You can contact us at: info@kanatanorthtc.ca

2018/2019 Ward 4 Winter Report

Councillor Sudds has published the Kanata North 2018/2019 winter maintenance report, summarizing the   feedback received from our community. This has been shared with city staff to make improvements for future years.

Winter-Report-Final

Improvements to March Road Signal Timing

 

Councillor Sudds has been working with the city to find solutions to ease thedaily congestion on March Road leading into the Kanata North Technology Park.

A thorough traffic study was undertaken, collecting data, and new signal timing plans were developed, using computer software simulation. After running many tests and fine-tuning the system, updates to signal timing on March between Campeau & Maxwell Bridge and Terry Fox between March & Old Second Line have been implemented.

City staff will continue to monitor conditions via traffic cameras and staff field checks to further adjust signal timing if necessary. Early results are showing a decrease in delays, which means that vehicles are travelling more efficiently.

Urban Cycling Workshop held on May 8

On May 8th, community members gathered at the Richcraft Rec Complex to take part in a workshop on cycling in the city.  The presentation by Jen Stelzer of Envirocentre covered a variety of topics, including:

  • basic bike safety equipment and hand signals
  • proper lane positioning
  • different options for making a left turn
  • how to use bike boxes and crossrides
  • how to pass a line of parked cars
  • how to ride safely around large vehicles like buses and trucks

Participants also asked plenty of their own questions, and had a chance to pick up some free maps and safe cycling handbooks.  Our thanks to Jen for hosting this workshop.

Urban Cycling Workshop coming on May 8

This interactive workshop offers tips on route planning in your neighbourhood, best practices for becoming a confident rider and addressing the concerns and benefits of commuting by bike.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 7 PM – 8 PM
Richcraft Recreation Complex
4101 Innovation Dr, Kanata, Ontario K2K 0J3

We will discuss local infrastructure and talk through how to use the following:

• Bike boxes – what are they and how to use them.
• Separated cycling facilities (one directional and bi-directional) – how they differ and safe cycling tips.
• The “Copenhagen Left” – a simple two stage turning technique that reduces risks to cyclists making a left turn.
• General best practices for ensuring visibility while cycling on the road.
• Bike to Transit

More details are on Facebook

Road Safety Action Plan Public Consultation Questionnaire

The City of Ottawa is looking for public input on traffic safety issues to inform a Strategic Road Safety Action Plan.

The purpose of this survey is to help understand what Ottawa residents think the City’s priorities should be in order to reduce the number of people injured or killed in traffic collisions.

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Kanata North Transit Survey

Please participate in the Kanata North Transit Survey to help OC Transpo meet the transit needs of our community. All of your answers are private and confidential.

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Kanata North Business Association Transportation Study

The Kanata North Business Association and KRP Properties are running a joint transportation study to provide to the City of Ottawa. Its open to commuters in the Kanata North Business Community. Go to Survey>>>