queue-jumping busses

One interesting part of the $3,000,000 project is the “bike/bus box” and the “queue jump” traffic lights that will give bus drivers and cyclists a head start.

On the other hand, the longer turning/acceleration lanes will increase the distance cyclists have to ride with fast traffic on both sides, something every bike rider hates.

The huge expansion of this intersection will benefit car-bound Sens fans heading to the strip’s bars after the game, rush hour cut-through traffic from Kanata and Stittsville, the DND brass, land speculators, and a lot of construction firms that finance our politicians. But is it good for Bells Corners?

It’s a rhetorical question, since it’s a done deal now – the Right to Move budget will be providing $1M and OC Transpo and other City departments will be kicking in the rest.
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The library was closed for a couple of days while everything was reorganized (the kids’ section and the reference room switched places).
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The Islamic Association of Ottawa, victims of repeated incidents of graffiti vandalism on the back of their building, are erecting a fence around their property. Can’t say I blame them.
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I don’t expect too many Bells Corners business owners, apart from the usual clique, will show up at the private BIA meeting today. I asked a few small business owners on the strip if they were planning on attending, and their answers ranged from “what meeting?” to “are you kidding? I’m way too busy working.” I wonder if Alex will get asked the uncomfortable questions? Like where did all the money go?
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The FREE Bike-taxi is no longer the strangest bike spotted in Bells Corners.

This is the world’s first homemade amphibious bike-helicopter.

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Got your free flu shot yet? Bring your OHIP card and see the pharmacist at the drive-thru.

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Stephen Harper has been in Bells Corners. Justin plans to visit soon and wants to buy you lunch.
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More damage from Hurricane Sandy – she blew one of Alex’s banners right off the pole.