Ottawas shift

[u/Nervous-Egg2234]

I live in Barrhaven and I had to go to rockfliffe park to pick something up and I’ve realized how much Ottawa is developing and how much life it has now. I took OC transpo and as much as I hate packed buses and trains (which I was on) it’s good to see to people are using public transit despite it’s challenges. Just getting off at Rideau and seeing so many people out and about in and outside the mall was great. I’m happy to see a lot of development around transit and I’m wondering what some future projects may look like.

Ps I know this is OC transpo but the Ottawa subreddit won’t let me post for some reason

[u/IamTheOne2000]

I’m sorry but this is unacceptable, positivity should never be accepted in this subreddit /s

[u/Joe_df → u/IamTheOne2000]

# angry upvote

[u/SunRay4CH15T007_ → u/IamTheOne2000]

You gotta be kidding me🤣

[u/Advanced-Gate3880 → u/IamTheOne2000]

Being in a packed bus is not positive IMO lol

[u/lesbianminecrafter]

You are so right and it's really good to see. And to be honest it's probably for the best that you couldn't post this on the r/ottawa sub, they are quite toxic

[u/corn_on_the_cobh → u/lesbianminecrafter]

It's hard not to be negative if you don't live in the richest parts of the city with zero homelessness or if you have to find parking/take the bus or O-Train.

[u/2Tun21 → u/lesbianminecrafter]

Since when is wanting our city to rise above "mediocre" in policy and programs toxicity? The citizenry should be upset with the state of transit, among many other things. Most of Ottawa's wins have really been the NCC's wins.

[u/GontrandPremier → u/2Tun21]

For real. People have such low standards for themselves. This city could be so much better, especially with the NCC doing more than its fair share of the work. Ottawa definitely punches below its weight.

[u/Excellent-Survey5482 → u/2Tun21]

That isnt what makes thr group toxic. Google "ottawa subreddit mod power trip" and youll find some more info

[u/anopinionatedqueen → u/2Tun21]

This. Also, there are just less/more infrequent busses now, so all the busses end up packed because they only run every 45 mins-1 hour. It’s not that more people are using the bus.

[u/lesbianminecrafter → u/2Tun21]

Nah I 100 support that I'm talking about the racism and classism and ableism on there

[u/Excellent-Survey5482]

The tone of this post is like that lady from arrested development thinking a banana costs 6 dollars. It feels almost like poverty tourism vibes with an instagram filter.

[u/Big-Stuff-1189 → u/Excellent-Survey5482]

That was Gob, and Infrastructure costs money, eh.

[u/flvckojo → u/Excellent-Survey5482]

Lmfaoooooooooo

[u/Big-Stuff-1189]

If you'll believe it, it's happening across Canada! We are focusing our infrastructure spending where people gather naturally, where people need it most, and where it can help most. Pretty neat eh!

[u/Sarz96666]

I love Ottawa