Ottawa to Host Light Rail Transit (LRT) Technology Forum June 20, 2009

Ottawa City Council approved the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) in November 2008, including a vision for achieving an integrated, citywide transit solution to better serve communities across Ottawa. The specific type of technology needed to achieve this vision has yet to be identified.

To address the technology issue, the City of Ottawa is hosting an LRT Technology Forum on June 20, 2009 that will bring together the public, transit experts, technology providers and key stakeholders to identify the best transit technology options for the City’s new LRT system.

You are invited to take part in the Forum on Saturday, June 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 at City Hall.  Presentations by staff and technology providers will be followed by small group discussions. There will also be an opportunity to visit displays and engage with other participants and technology providers.

Have a look at the schedule of events to find out more about who is speaking and when.

Want to learn more?

The City has prepared a series of background documents to highlight the technology related issues associated with building the new LRT system. Get informed by reading the papers. Then, send your comments no later than July 15, 2009.

Your chance to get involved starts now

You can contribute to the technology discussion by:

• Reading and commenting on the technical background documents
• Attending the Forum on June 20. Seating is limited for the small group discussions, so please register in advance to save your spot.
• E-mailing your comments and opinions no later than July 15, 2009.

Direct your questions to:

Barbara Backland
Forum Coordinator
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613-580-2424, ext. 14953