Transit Summit 2000 Public transportation is essential to the health and economic well-being of people living in Canadian urban centres. In the Ottawa area, transit ridership is increasing, but rapid growth and development in the suburban areas means more pressure to expand services and develop the infrastructure needed to serve transit users. Pressing environmental issues, including deteriorating air quality and climate change, highlight the need for a strong public transit system. The goal of Transit Summit 2000 is to focus attention on public transit in the Ottawa area. The forum is presented by Pollution Probe, Canadian Urban Transit Association and the Region of Ottawa-Carleton, and sponsored by Environment Canada and Transport Canada.
Admission is free.
The leaf and yard waste that the Region collects from curbside households is delivered to our Trail Road Facility. The continued conversion of this material into compost saves landfill space and protects local soil resources. This year it is anticipated that over 14,000 tonnes of finished compost will be available for distribution. This compost is an excellent soil amendment - it improves soil structure and reduces requirements for water, fertilizer and pesticides. Residents are requested to bring their own containers, trailers or pickup trucks to package, load and purchase small amounts of compost.