Transportation Master Plan - Ottawa Confederation Line

Intercity Travel
Ottawa’s connections to outside destinations contribute to the community’s economic vitality.
While the plan addresses road and transit links, it also acknowledges the importance of
supporting air, rail and intercity bus services. The particular importance of ensuring high-quality
transit and road connections to major intercity passenger terminals is highlighted. The plan also
addresses general aviation, including the City-owned Carp Airport.
Implementation
Capital works plan. This plan includes a phasing strategy for infrastructure projects as a basis
for future budget preparation. Infrastructure needs are grouped into phases.
Costs. The cost of building and operating the transportation system identified in this Plan is about
$8.36 billion through 2031, including $7.24 billion for capital costs ($5.11 billion for transit and
$2.11 billion for roads) and $1.12 billion for operations and maintenance ($938 million for transit
and $180 million for roads).
Environmental assessment. Provincially and federally legislated requirements for Environment
Assessment studies will also guide the implementation of this plan. While some recommended
infrastructure elements have partially completed the related requirements, most elements will be
subject to further study, consultation and documentation.
TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN
NOVEMBER 2008
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