The Council on Aging of Ottawa

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Transportation News

Calls on the City to Maintain Affordable and Accessible Transit for All Ages
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 26, 2024          Danial Leduc  d.leduc@coaottawa.ca 613-789-3577 ext. The Council on Aging of Ottawa Calls on the City to Maintain Affordable and Accessible Transit for All...
While it may be only September, can we talk about winter walking?
Dear City Councillors, While it may be only September, can we talk about winter walking? 2024 will be remembered for the winter that wasn’t! Yet, with the kinder winter weather this year in Ottawa, the...
Snow Moles 2024
SNOW MOLES are volunteers who report on what it is like to walk outside on a winter day. You are invited to ensure healthy, accessible, and safe winter walking conditions in Ottawa, by becoming a SNOW...
Transportation Committee – Volunteer Community Member
Are you interested in older adults and transportation issues? Do you like to learn about new and emerging transportation-related issues, read news articles, and surf the internet? Are you ready to be an...
Janet Luloff, Co-Chair, Transportation Committee
Janet is retired after over 35 years of management and consulting work in the transportation sector. She started her career at Transport Canada in airport operations and among other positions she was Special...
Snow Mole Report 2023: Really, How Safe is Winter Walking in Ottawa?
Why Snow Moles? Winter brings safety and accessibility issues related to snow, ice, and infrastructure challenges. Therefore, our top priority is pedestrian safety and accessibility, especially for older...
COA Disappointed Winter Maintenance Quality Standards not in the 2023 Budget
Dear Mayor Sutcliffe, The members of the Council on Aging of Ottawa’s Pedestrian Safety and Walkability Sub-Committee were very disappointed to learn at their recent meeting that the updated Winter Maintenance...
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