Baseline/Greenbank transit priority intersection improvements

Project description

The project encompasses transit priority measures and it includes the reconstruction of the Greenbank Road and Baseline Road intersection with dedicated bus priority lanes, new concrete sidewalks and curbs, raised asphalt cycle tracks, reconfigured traffic lanes, and utility pole relocations. The underground work will be limited to the installation of new catch basins and relocation of utility structures.

The Baseline/Greenbank transit priority intersection improvements project requires partial acquisitions and temporary limited interests of privately owned properties for its implementation.

Project timing

Design completion: fall 2024
Construction start: spring 2025
Construction completion: fall 2026

Project budget

Approved project funds to date are $18.5 million. 

Public engagement

A public information session – open house was held on October 30 at Ben Franklin Place to present the design drawings to the public. At this time, attendees were able to review the design, ask questions and provide comment on the proposed works.

Previous consultations include:

• Baseline Road Bus Rapid Transit Study (May 2012)
• Approval of the Baseline BRT Corridor Recommended Plan by City Council (February 8, 2017)
• Four public open houses (April 2012, November 2012, June 2014, and October 2016)
• Completion of the Environmental Assessment (September 2017)

Additional information can be found on the Baseline Road Rapid Transit Corridor (Bayshore Station to Heron Station) Planning and Environmental Assessment Study webpage.

Accessibility

Accessibility is an important consideration for the City of Ottawa. The City makes every effort to provide access through and around construction sites. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please contact the project team. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request.

Safety

The City of Ottawa is committed to safety in and around project sites. The project team continues to work closely with the industry and to comply with recommendations provided by municipal, provincial and federal health officials, as well as the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact:

City Project Manager
Chris Ogilvie
Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Services
Design and Construction – Municipal
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel: 613-580-2424, ext. 13432

The City of Ottawa held a public information session at Ben Franklin Place on Wednesday October 30, 2024, to discuss the proposed infrastructure improvement project in your neighbourhood. Design drawings were on display for review and staff were present to answer any questions and receive comments.

The City of Ottawa invites you to review and provide comments on the draft design for this project:

Presentation [ 3 MB ]
Detailed design 01 [ 4.14 MB ]
Detailed design 02 [ 5.68 MB ]

Your feedback can be submitted via the online form, by email or by phone to the contacts below by November 13, 2024.

The following provides additional information about the project:

What: The project involves reconstruction of the Greenbank Road and Baseline Road intersection with dedicated bus priority lanes, new concrete sidewalks and curbs, raised asphalt cycle tracks, reconfigured traffic lanes, utility pole and structures relocations.

Why: The objective of this project is to improve user safety and OC Transpo service.

When: Construction is planned to start in spring 2025 and be completed by fall 2026.

Where: Greenbank Road and Baseline Road intersection.

Who: The engineering firm, Parsons, has been retained by the City of Ottawa to develop design drawings for this project.

For further information about this project and/or to submit comments, please contact the City’s Project Manager:

City Project Manager    
Chris Ogilvie
Senior Project Manager, Infrastructure Projects
100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J8
Tel.: 613-580-2424, ext. 13432