Traffic Light Coming to Rideau Valley Drive and Barnsdale Road
The Village Voice, By Leeanne Vanderburgt, Manotick Village & Community Association
There have been reports of more vehicular accidents in the community and incidents of confrontations between drivers. A resident reached out to us to let us know about a failed car theft on Long Island as well. If there is a crime in progress or an emergency, call 911. If anyone witnesses a situation that is not an emergency, you can file a report online through the Ottawa Police Services website. You do not need to have every detail to do this. A report can be filed using whatever information you have. ottawapolice.ca
Traffic Light Coming to Barnsdale and Rideau Valley
Traffic lights are coming to the intersection at Rideau Valley Drive and Barnsdale Road. Originally the City considered a roundabout for that intersection. There proved to be some challenges with space so the decision was made that traffic lights would be installed instead. The Councillor’s office says the design work is being done now.
Request for volunteers for Soapbox Derby setup and cleanup
The Soapbox Derby Committee needs volunteers to assist with setting up and cleaning up for the event. This requires moving the barricades and traffic safety drums on Saturday August 24 and Sunday after the Derby on Sunday, August 25. If you can help, please contact us at events@manotickvca.org
Remember to Save the Date for the Soapbox Derby and Picnic in the Park.
Rural Summit Update
As you know, the City is currently hosting the Rural Summit. The objective of the Summit is to hear from rural residents and use the information to identify priorities and recommend actions the City can take to make improvements in rural Ottawa. The Ward workshops are complete. The “As We Heard It” reports have been released and are available through engage.ottawa.ca. MVCA also has a link to the reports on our website. The online survey remains open for the rest of the summer. If you would like a paper copy of the survey, you can contact us or your City Councillor. There will be one final Summit meeting in November that all rural residents are invited to attend. This is the first time in more than a decade that the City has hosted a rural summit. If you have thoughts, feedback and suggestions, here is an opportunity to share it. The survey can also be found on the engage.ottawa.ca site.
City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan Consultations
In the MVCA survey of residents in 2023, accessibility was identified as one of the top 5 areas of concern. The City is looking for input from all residents on accessibility at and in City facilities to assist with the development of the Plan. While this is not specific to Manotick, if you have feedback to share about accessibility, here is a way for you to share it. There is an online survey through engage.ottawa.ca
More information about local events and updates on issues in the community are available to MVCA Members through our newsletter. Details about Membership are available on our website.
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