This site uses JavaScript. New connections to light rail transit for the communities of Hintonburg, Island Park, Westboro, Laurentian, Woodroffe North, Woodpark, Lincoln Heights, Whitehaven, Queensway Terrace North, Bayshore, Iris, Centrepointe and Lincoln Heights. Due to the issues on Parliament Hill with SNC Lavalin and the upcoming Federal Election, there is a lot of negative attention surrounding SNC Lavalin. I have full confidence in that process and in the outcome. We can, therefore, simply focus on the technical scores. Releasing that information could have jeopardized the Council approved procurement process. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. If you wish to see any of these, please do not hesitate to contact me. There is no Jody Wilson-Raybould at City Hall. Please try again. Starting over on the procurement process would result in a 1-2 year delay. Normal operations on the track will help keep snow clear from the line. This image is an artistic representation of the Place D'Orleans Station design. This image is an artistic representation of the Montreal Station design. As mentioned, we knew the procurement process and we approved it unanimously in 2017. The next issue of Ottawa Citizen Headline News will soon be in your inbox. We are not elected to put ourselves above our jobs. Montreal Road Station will be a new station located at the crossing of OR 174 and Montreal Road. In recent weeks, there has been much press on this project and not all of it has been accurate. The final product may not be exactly as shown. Orléans Boulevard Station is a new station located at the crossing of OR 174 and Orléans Boulevard. Staff have just been following the Council approved schedule. The longer we defer the more money this project will cost. What it means to me is that we work together. This application is to alter the plan from multiple buildings totaling 1.4M square feet to instead build one building totaling 700,000 square feet. The bus terminal and the park and ride facilities (with a capacity of 1,111 cars) will be located south of OR 174 and east of the existing Trim Road. “Why the rush?” he said to some 100 people attending the open meeting. On issues like the Chateau Laurier and LRT Stage 2, some Councillors have knowingly stated misleading information. She is a fan of the LRT but wants to see the first phase in action before moving ahead. All of the reports mentioned in this column are available if you wish to read them. Seeing as I supported moving forward with Stage 2, I just wanted to use this opportunity to speak to the project and address some recent misconceptions. Stage 2 Light Rail Feb. 22, 2019. Some councillors and residents have wondered aloud whether the time to study and discuss such a massive and complex proposal has been abridged too far. It will be ready by 2022. Avoiding the appearance of corruption is a wise choice. The station will be served by one fare controlled entrance providing access from the park and ride area to the station. The Trillium Line extension has been the contentious one and that is what I will focus on. Unfortunately, the result is that their constituents lose. The station structure, vertical circulation elements, station entry and entry plaza will be designed and constructed to permit the widening of 18 Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard to an ultimate right of way width of 37.5 metres without major modification to the station elements. That means there were key elements that had to remain confidential. Roy:Here’s a smarter way to help fund Phase 2 of Ottawa’s LRT Deans said she feels rushed into a decision. In recent weeks, there has been much press on this project and not all of … During my first six years on Council, we have approved various milestones leading toward extending the initial phase of LRT, which itself began during the 2006-2010 term of Council. When I look at examples of cooperation and collaboration, I think of where we ended up on the Rideau-Carleton Raceway file. Members of Council knew this in March. Please enable JavaScript in your Browser and reload the page to view the full site. The plan also includes the retention of the trees on the west side of the property forming a buffer between the building and the homes along Third Line Road that were created as part of this property’s original application approximately twenty years ago. In order to make it through the RFQ, the bidders had to show the technical expertise required to carry out the project. The station will be designed to allow the bus terminal to remain accessible to the public while securing the train station during non-operating hours. The total cost of the Stage 2 expansion of LRT is approximately $4.66 billion dollars. The Trillium Line is the extension of the existing north-south O-Train line. In 2018, it was the apparent lack of debate. Even a six month delay would equate to an inflated construction cost of $100M. System map showing: LRT Confederation Line West; Trillium Line South; Confederation line East, tap here to see other videos from our team, Here’s a smarter way to help fund Phase 2 of Ottawa’s LRT. The existing pedestrian bridge will continue to allow for a connection from the park and ride (and points north of OR 174) and Place d’Orléans Shopping Centre without having to enter a fare gate. Deans said she feels rushed into a decision. On December 19, 2012, Council approved the Design, Build, Finance & Maintenance of Ottawa’s Light Rail Project, otherwise known as Stage 1. On a $2.1B project, I am not certain that $1M is a significant amount. © 2010-2018, Rideau-Goulbourn Ward | City of Ottawa | Councillor Scott Moffatt. Factions form and divisions rise. There is no “Official Opposition”. LRT Stage 2 will bring rail closer to Manotick in Riverside South and will drastically improve the commute for those on the 283 with a transfer at Bayshore. The procurement process took over two years. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. The first step was a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The reality is that Stage 1 is close to the finish line and the Rideau Transit Group is under contract to deliver the project. The scoring is broken into two components; the financial submission and the technical submission. separate tracks for each direction). At the end of this term of Council, those of us elected in 2010 will have been here for twelve years. Broccolini has submitted an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for 1966 Roger Stevens Drive. Jean d’Arc Station will be a new station located at the crossing of OR 174 and Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard. One entrance will serve the eastbound lane and one will serve the westbound lane. She is a fan of the LRT but wants to see the first phase in action before moving ahead. In the end, the overall scoring had TransitNEXT at 821.35, well ahead of the other two bidders at 641.22 and 517.94. The Station will be served by two fare-controlled entrances located on Montreal Road. Not every member of Council arrives at City Hall with the same motivations. Finally, media reports have suggested that LRT does not work in the winter. The station will be designed to allow the bus terminal to remain accessible to the public while securing the train station during train non-operating hours. We just need to have enough members of Council, the Mayor included, willing to make the effort. At Ottawa City Hall on March 6th, City Council approved the next phase of the long term light rail plans, known as LRT Stage 2. On an initiative in Blackburn Hamlet, I worked with Jody Mitic and now Laura Dudas. A connection to the LRT Station, allowing passengers to transfer between bus service and train service without passing through fare control gates and/or revalidating fare payment will be provided from the bus platform area. Ottawa's commuter rail (light rail transit, LRT) gets a lot more complicated in Stage 2. Larry O’Brien was elected and the current plan was born. Over the last eight years, it has been our job to deliver and we have done that so far. I know I am. Unfortunately, as mentioned earlier, this has not been an ideal winter. Sidewalks and station entry plazas will be sized appropriately to serve the movement and volume of pedestrians and cyclists along Montreal Road, the bus stops, and the passengers transferring from bus to train. The SNC Lavalin led TransitNEXT bid exceeded the 70% threshold on the General Technical Requirements and the Construction Submission. The current climate can only be fixed by a desire to move forward and work together. The procurement documents are also now available for public consumption. That includes the Mayor. There will be a public meeting about this application and I will be sure to provide notification when it is scheduled. The reality is that City Hall is not the PMO. There is no opportunity for community input through the Committee structure so it turns into a free for all at Council. “And then that bid validity period wears off and they will recalibrate all of their pricing and their schedule (then), because they will be further behind, and that is going to increase costs. There are times when what happens at Council is somewhat scripted. TransitNEXT was one of them. As they get further in the process, they will likely be in a position to secure a tenant and disclose that. We do not draw lines and pick sides. As a result, the Stage 2 contract will feature a $10M cost assessed should the contractor not meet the handover date as set out in the contract. Connect with us.