RTS seeking rural transit solutions through survey

March 28, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

WEST CARLETON – The grassroots organization Rural Transit Solutions (RTS) has launched a survey directed at the City of Ottawa’s rural residents to assess their needs when it comes to public transportation.

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Holmes, CRCBIA shine light on rural transit issues at ARAc

September 11, 2023September 12, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

CITY HALL – Woodlawn’s Ken Holmes was on the docket for last Thursday’s (Sept. 7) Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee’s (ARAc) open mike session, this time updating the committee on the latest work of Rural Transit Solutions (RTS).

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Kelly: Talking rural issues in Toronto

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 wadmin 0 Comments

Having just returned from my trip to Toronto as the City of Ottawa’s delegate to the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference, I am energized and encouraged by the experience of being surrounded by 1,600 other representatives from rural Ontario. This was a record number of delegates which shows the strength of the rural voice in our province.

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West Carleton Online Ward 5 candidate questions: Transit

October 7, 2022October 11, 2022 wadmin 0 Comments Ottawa Election 2022

WEST CARLETON – When it comes to municipal politics and Ward 5, transit is a polarizing issue.

A photo of Ken Holmes at Carp's four corners,

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RTS addresses ARAc on rural transpo issue

May 13, 2022May 18, 2022 wadmin 0 Comments

WEST CARLETON – Over the last couple months the Rural Transit Solutions (RTS) group has shared information on rural transit challenges, collected information on that same topic, and once again, shared that information, this time with a city committee May 5, as the volunteer organization endeavours to provide a solution to public transit roadblocks for rural residents.

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Rural Transportation Solutions to share ideas March 2

February 28, 2022 wadmin 1 Comment

WEST CARLETON – The community-based Rural Transportation Solutions (RTS) group will share potential ideas to the complex problem of providing transportation to low-density populations in the form of a weekly webinar series starting Wednesday (March 2).

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Rural Transportation Solutions hosting WC focus group

November 8, 2021 wadmin 0 Comments

WEST CARLETON – Rural transportation is a big issue in West Carleton with no easy answers, but a trio of community organizations are seeking participants for a series of focus groups on the issue.