Grant: Active Transportation Fund
City of Ottawa | Ottawa, Ville d'
$50,000.00
Accessible Active Transportation Crossing of the Rideau Canal at Hartwells Locks, Ottawa, ON
FY 2022-23 · 2023-01-19
Summary
The Hartwells Locks are currently a major crossing for pedestrians and Cyclists over the historic Rideau Canal. This crossing falls along an important desire line for cyclists and pedestrians with Carleton University and major Canal/Rideau River Pathways representing major destinations separated by the Canal. The proposed study would provide an accessible, level crossing eliminating steps- and accommodating all users comfortably. A major AT barrier to accessibility would be removed at relatively low cost (as compared with the $21M nearby Flora Bridge also spanning the Rideau Canal). The strategy would be to provide a short (10m), deployable ramp that can be moved in place when the locks are closed (presenting no new obstacle to marine traffic using the Canal).
Program
Active Transportation Fund
Recipient
Location
City of Ottawa | Ottawa, Ville d', Ontario, Canada
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Reference Number
278-2022-2023-Q4-00112
Amendment Number
0
Agreement Type
Grant
Recipient Legal Name
City of Ottawa | Ottawa, Ville d'
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient City
City of Ottawa | Ottawa, Ville d'
Program Name
Active Transportation Fund
Program Name (French)
Fonds pour le transport actif
Agreement Title
Accessible Active Transportation Crossing of the Rideau Canal at Hartwells Locks, Ottawa, ON
Agreement Title (French)
Traversée accessible de transport actif de la rivière Rideau aux écluses de Hartwell, à Ottawa, en Ontario
Agreement Value
$50,000.00
Agreement Start Date
2023-01-19
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Description
The Hartwells Locks are currently a major crossing for pedestrians and Cyclists over the historic Rideau Canal. This crossing falls along an important desire line for cyclists and pedestrians with Carleton University and major Canal/Rideau River Pathways representing major destinations separated by the Canal. The proposed study would provide an accessible, level crossing eliminating steps- and accommodating all users comfortably. A major AT barrier to accessibility would be removed at relatively low cost (as compared with the $21M nearby Flora Bridge also spanning the Rideau Canal). The strategy would be to provide a short (10m), deployable ramp that can be moved in place when the locks are closed (presenting no new obstacle to marine traffic using the Canal).
Description (French)
À l’heure actuelle, les écluses de Hartwells sont un passage important pour les piétons et les cyclistes sur les voies historiques du canal Rideau. Ce passage se situe le long d’une importante ligne désirée par les cyclistes et les piétons, l’Université Carleton et les principaux sentiers du canal et de la rivière Rideau représentant des destinations majeures séparées par le canal. L’étude proposée fournirait un passage accessible qui éliminerait les escaliers et permettrait à tous les utilisateurs de se sentir à l’aise. Un obstacle majeur à l’accessibilité en transport actif serait éliminé à un coût relativement faible (comparativement au pont Flora de 21 M$ qui est situé au-dessus du canal Rideau). La stratégie consisterait à fournir une courte (10 m) rampe déployable qui peut être mise en place lorsque les écluses sont fermées (ne présentant aucun nouvel obstacle au trafic maritime utilisant le canal).
Additional Information
Multi-year award for fiscal years 2022-23 to 2025-26.
Additional Information (French)
Contribution pluriannuelle pour les exercices financiers 2022-23 à 2025-26.
Organization Code
infc
Organization
Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Ministère du Logement, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités
