Gatineau LRT Extension to Trim Road Awaited Eagerly by Residents and Commuters
Gatineau residents and commuters are eagerly awaiting the extension of Ottawa's LRT Line 1 to Trim Road. Alexandre Pouliotte, a regular Line 1 user from Navan, is optimistic about the project's timeline and its potential impact on his daily commute.
The LRT Line 1 extension, scheduled to open in 2026, will add 12.5 kilometres of rail and five new stations, serving residents in Orléans, Blackburn Hamlet, and Beacon Hill. This extension is part of the city's broader plans for the O-Train network, including Line 3 and a Line 1 west extension.
Alexandre Pouliotte, who currently spends about an hour and a half each way commuting to Gatineau, hopes the extension will significantly reduce his travel time. Orléans East-Cumberland Coun. Matthew Luloff shares this optimism, believing the extension will be transformational for the community.
However, not everyone is convinced. Elina Ellis, a Carleton University student from Beacon Hill, is skeptical about the extension's timeline. Vera Agbor, a co-op student relying on the O-Train, is excited about the extension but has concerns about the reliability of local bus routes. OC Transpo is addressing these concerns by completing system testing and preparing for trial running to assess safety and reliability.
The LRT Line 1 extension to Trim Road is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, providing east-end commuters with a dedicated, traffic-free way to travel. This project aims to encourage more people to use public transit, reducing congestion and improving overall commute times. Despite some skepticism, the extension is widely anticipated to have a positive impact on the lives of residents and commuters alike.
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