Ottawa-Carleton Southwest Transitway Extension
Project information about this environmental assessment.
Introduction
Proponent
City of Ottawa
Location
City of Ottawa
Type
Transportation
Reference Number
9718
Contact
Environmental Approvals Branch, 416-314-8001
Toll free: 1-800-461-6290
Current Status
Environmental assessment: approved, October 6, 1999
Project Summary
The purpose of the undertaking is for the extension of the Southwest Transitway from Baseline Station to Strandherd Drive through a staged implementation of 2 lane roadway, dedicated solely to transit use.
Project History
- Environmental assessment: approved
- Date submitted: December 12, 1997
- Decision date: October 6, 1999
Environmental Assessment
The Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton submitted an EA on December 12, 1997 seeking approval for the extension of the Southwest Transitway from Baseline Station to Strandherd Drive through a staged implementation of 2 lane roadway, dedicated solely to transit use. The proposed transitway is approximately 10 kilometres long with provisions for seven transitway stations along the route. The project was approved on October 6, 1999.