Transportation News
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
By Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, January/February 2023
There is nothing like taking a walk to enjoy the beauty of the season. Walking...
Ken lives near Fitzroy Harbour in West Carleton ward. He retired in 1992 after a 30-year career in the Canadian Forces as a senior Military Engineering officer who served in command and staff appointments...
