Occasional pundit; husband, father, grandfather, nature lover, tech and transit geek. Semi-retired. Believer in democratic, evidenced-based decision making.
Ottawa, usually
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Bernie Geiger retweeted
Air traffic changes from September 16-27 near the Ottawa International Airport.
TEMPORARY AIR TRAFFIC CHANGES
Runway 07-25 (east-west) will be closed for construction September 16-27, during which there will be a temporary increase of air traffic over the communities to the north and south of the Airport.
#YOW
ALT Close up of numbers 07 at the end of a runway
Bernie Geiger retweeted
Learn more about the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Review, in particular, the new zoning bylaw.
City staff will provide a presentation.
This will be a virtual event and all members of the public are welcome to sign up. See poster below for details.
Bernie Geiger retweeted
Various Alberta governments have experimented with increased private delivery to reduce surgical wait times — but none have resulted in a long-term, sustainable reduction in wait times, by Rebecca Graff-McRae calgaryherald.com/opinion/op… via @calgaryherald @ParklandInst
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A message for @fordnation …
Wait times are not a laughing matter.
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Heavy rain warning for tonight and tomorrow, up to 90mm possible.
Prepare accordingly.
Is the catch basin by your home clear of debris? Please take a look and clear it, if needed, with thanks.
Bernie Geiger retweeted
The 291 is disappearing too and turning into a white square 92... I thought the 200 numbered bus were so much better then modified versions of another bus. It was like one bus that went from Billings, it had 3 versions, with a letter, each going to a different place.
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Do you support motorists speeding in school zones & safety zones?
Your govt limits where this technology can be used.
Your govt insists on advance notice signage.
In Ottawa, all revenues go back in to road safety programs.
The Police have limited resources to enforce speed limits
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Brockville Railway Tunnel wins Tripadvisor award for 2nd year in a row ottawa.ctvnews.ca/brockville…
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As part of the Stage 2 O-Train South Extension Project, adjustments need to be made to the track at the Hunt Club Rail Bridge. This work is scheduled to take place overnight this week.
Crews will be compacting the materials underneath a small section of track at the bridge.
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Heavy flames and thick, black smoke are coming from Mac Street, south of Hunt Club Road.
ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-fir…
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Ottawa residents are still preparing for the new rules about garbage and recycling collection that will be implemented this fall. This is not the time to consider additional measures such as clear garbage bags. There are many ways to encourage better waste diversion without introducing new rules or making life more challenging for our residents.
Bernie Geiger retweeted
Why not install pinned curbs along McCarthy and make a biking facility, thus serving two helpful purposes?
It’d be a very welcome connection between Riverside Park South and Hunt Club South. #OttBike
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School zones and safety zones only, per provincial legislation.
At the 2024 Budget meeting, I tried to move one on to Walkley Road and both City staff and Council disagreed.
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Coyotes have been sighted in Riverside Park. We ask all residents to be vigilant and keep an eye on your pets while outside. Please visit the link and report to the city of Ottawa if you have encountered a coyote.
ottawa.ca/en/3-1-1/report-or… – at Ottawa, Ontario
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The Pittsburg Potty pilot has been a huge success. Perhaps a model for Ottawa? Read about it here: nextpittsburgh.com/city-desi…
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Trump just won the Iowa caucus. The same person who recently called the overturning of Roe v. Wade a “miracle” is one step closer to becoming the Republican nominee for president.
The choice is clear.
Chip in now to help @JoeBiden and me defeat Trump: joe.link/donate
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The Walkley Road Information Session is postponed to January 8.
@RiversideParkCR
@HuntClubCA
Public Information Session
Dec 7, 6:30pm
Jim Durrell Arena, 1265 Walkley Road
Walkley Road Modification Project
City staff will provide an update on this project, part of the larger Airport Parkway widening project.
@RiversideParkCR
@HuntClubCA
Bernie Geiger retweeted
Suburban sprawl COSTS the city $465 per person per year, while high-density infill development BENEFITS the city with $606 per person of net revenue per year.
There’s a really big difference between growth that more than pays for itself, and growth that just costs.
A 2021 study commissioned by the City of Ottawa demonstrated that servicing low-density greenfield development costs the City $465 per person per year while high-density infill development provides the City with $606 per capita of revenue per year.
Sprawl costs. Infill is net positive on city coffers.
And yet 50% of all development charges are distributed city-wide on Toronto. This means that every time a condo is built in the downtown a road gets paved in the suburbs.
If you want to fix the city, right size fees + taxes for low density uses. Current model is a perverse subsidy.
Bernie Geiger retweeted
Public Information Session
Dec 7, 6:30pm
Jim Durrell Arena, 1265 Walkley Road
Walkley Road Modification Project
City staff will provide an update on this project, part of the larger Airport Parkway widening project.
@RiversideParkCR
@HuntClubCA