{"id":137408,"date":"2026-03-22T16:54:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T20:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visionrockland.ca\/?p=137408"},"modified":"2026-03-22T16:54:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T20:54:01","slug":"councillors-want-to-discuss-transit-links-with-ottawa-reps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visionrockland.ca\/en\/actualites\/councillors-want-to-discuss-transit-links-with-ottawa-reps\/","title":{"rendered":"Councillors want to discuss transit links with Ottawa reps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Clarence-Rockland city council is hoping to begin discussions with City of Ottawa representatives in hopes of creating a possible transit link with OC Transpo.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On March 12, during Clarence-Rockland\u2019s council meeting, Mayor Mario Zanth presented a motion, with was seconded St\u00e9phane Fournier, hoping \u201cto initiate exploratory discussions on Public Transit Services to Clarence-Rockland with the City of Ottawa.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Clarence-Rockland suspended transit service, which was being operated by Leduc Bus Lines, in 2019, due to declining ridership and high costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zanth said the goal is to explore options ranging from inner city to links to Ottawa\u2019s light rail transit system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want to consult with Ottawa and OC Transpo, to see how this would work,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clarence-Rockland Councillor Trevor Stewart said it\u2019s important to have discussions now, as Clarence-Rockland continues to grow, with more people calling the municipality home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt has been clear for quite some time, we need to look at all options when it comes to public transportation for residents,\u201d he said. \u201cWe need to be able to look at what is available and what we can do in a more fiscally responsible way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zanth noted that council could decide on his motion as early as next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Residents want something done<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several residents are advocating for the return of public transit across Clarence-Rockland, citing population growth as a major factor. 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