Bank Street O-Train Tunnel

[Clinton Desveaux 3]

The Ottawa/Gatineau Rail Loop idea, your group, and other forums I have seen this month have inspired this idea. I think you might like it:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ottawa-bank-street-o-train-tunnel-clinton-p-desveaux/

The article has been viewed by almost 23,000 people which I'm very happy about. I enjoy writing columns and sharing other columns & news stories on LinkedIn; and I plan to follow the Ottawa/Gatineau O-Train development very carefully. Congrats on a great forum Rail Fans Canada

 

Edited November 22, 2020 by Clinton Desveaux

[J.OT13 104]

Hoping the Bank Street subway, along with the Rideau-Montreal subway, gains traction once Stage 3 (Kanata and Barrhaven) is complete. 

[Clinton Desveaux 3]

Ottawa City Councillor Shawn Menard is part of a growing list of Ottawa community leaders who support the idea of a Bank Street O-Train Tunnel. Councillor Menard who represents Capital Ward 17 which encompasses the southern half of Bank Street boldly states “we need an alternative form of efficient transportation along Bank Street in the core. It (the Bank Street O-Train Tunnel) would improve the congestion that can occur, emissions, and local economic development.”

https://clintondesveaux.medium.com/ottawa-community-leaders-support-bank-street-o-train-tunnel-f95a3116bb85

[Clinton Desveaux 3]

This map looks amazing with the Bank Street O-Train Tunnel on it

[Clinton Desveaux 3]

Well I hope you have enjoyed part 1 & 2 of my Bank Street O-Train Tunnel 5 Part Series.

Part 1: the idea
Part 2: community political support

Upcoming Parts

Part 3: station locations, Ottawa Gatineau pop forecast and Ottawa South

Part 4: construction/engineering & tunnel depth, vehicle emission particulate matter, safety, congestion, and noise  

Part 5: community businesses & groups and tourism

[Clinton Desveaux 3]

Ottawa Bank Street O-Train Tunnel Video:

 

Edited December 4, 2020 by Clinton Desveaux

[Ralph Raccoon 0]

With the new line, I would have the segment between Lincoln Fields and St. Laurent numbered route 6, to differeniate it from the segment between Billings Bridge and St. Laurent.

If the Bank Street underground rail line goes ahead, the next thing to do will be to have current route 5 renumbered 8. As for what would remain of current route 6, it will most likely be renumbered 146 and shortened to operate between Greenboro and Billings Bridge, with service in the Downtown area replaced by an extension of route 10.

Edited December 7, 2020 by Ralph Raccoon

[Clinton Desveaux 3]

Bank Street O-Train Tunnel Linked to Food & Accommodation Security, Employment, and Being Environmentally Responsible:

https://clintondesveaux.medium.com/bank-street-o-train-tunnel-linked-to-food-accommodation-security-employment-and-being-b3ce42dd33ac

[Clinton Desveaux 3]

"An O-Train Line Down Bank Street?"

https://www.glebereport.ca/an-o-train-line-down-bank-street/

[Clinton Desveaux 3]

Former Ottawa Mayor Larry O’Brien Calls for O-Train Tunnel on Bank Street

https://clintondesveaux.medium.com/former-ottawa-mayor-larry-obrien-calls-for-o-train-tunnel-on-bank-street-b6641d979020

[Clinton Desveaux 3]

This map was sent to me late last night - my jaw fell to the floor when I saw it

[Clinton Desveaux 3]

Clear Majority Favour Bank Street O-Train Line:

https://clintondesveaux.medium.com/breaking-clear-majority-favour-ottawa-bank-street-o-train-line-fc0f130ec580

Edited December 25, 2020 by Clinton Desveaux

[Shane 178]

Hi Clinton, would you mind posting without Bold or large font size moving forward? Thank you.

[Clinton Desveaux 3]

9 hours ago, Shane said:

Hi Clinton, would you mind posting without Bold or large font size moving forward? Thank you.

Got it thanks!

[Clinton Desveaux 3]

This guy is a respected voice for the urban core who has a podcast with a large and dedicated audience. He's done a number of episodes on the O-Train network. This episode he is talking about the Bank Street O-Train Tunnel:

https://anchor.fm/bb2sl7/episodes/Ottawas-Nonsense-By-Design-Part-0-eo97o8