March 30 - 09:30

Public Works and Infrastructure Committee

Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and hybrid participation details. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request. Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Report 25. The deadline to register by phone to speak, or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026, and the deadline to register to speak by email is 8:30 am on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
PWIC Minutes 24 – February 26, 2026
Responses to Inquiries
PWIC-2025-08 - Vision Zero Initiatives for City’s Heavy Equipment Fleet
OCC-2025-19 - Request for Information Concerning Heavy Construction Vehicle Traffic Safety in Residential Neighbourhoods
OCC-2026-01 - NCC Land Negotiations and Bank Street Renewal Project
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
Road Modifications for the Manor Park Integrated Road, Water and Sewer Project (Arundel Avenue, Kilbarry Crescent, Braemar Street, Finter Street, Farnham Crescent and Jeffrey Avenue)
File No.: ACS2026-PDB-TP-0013 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (13)  Report Recommendation(s) That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council approve the road modifications described in Document 1, as part of the Manor Park Integrated Road, Sewer, and Water Project.
Bank Street Active Transportation and Transit Priority Feasibility Study
File No. ACS2026-PDB-TP-0004 - Capital (17) Report Recommendation(s) That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend Council: Approve the Recommended Plan for Bank Street (Highway 417 to Rideau Canal), as described in this report; Direct staff to proceed with the detailed design and implementation of the four permanent 24-hour bus-only lane segments and two bus stop relocations, and to pilot the proposed time-of-day bus-only lanes, as described in this report, with a target launch date of summer 2027, and to report back on the findings of the pilot by end of Q4 2028; Direct staff to proceed with the detailed design of targeted cycling and pedestrian improvements along Bank Street as shown in the functional design Recommended Plan (Document 1), and seek funding for implementation through the annual budget process as soon as practical after the detailed design is completed; and Direct staff to investigate opportunities to improve north-south cycling routes parallel to Bank Street along streets such as Percy, Craig, Lyon and O’Connor as part of the Active Transportation Planning program.
Public Works Department
Large Quadricycle Pilot Program Report
File No. ACS2026-PWD-TRF-0001 - City-wide Report Recommendation(s) That the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommend that Council: Approve the City of Ottawa’s participation in the Province of Ontario’s Large Quadricycle Pilot Project under Ontario Regulation 411/22 for the full duration of the provincial pilot project, including any extensions made by the Province, currently anticipated to extend until 2032; Approve the proposed Large Quadricycle By-law, in the form attached as Document 1 and as outlined in this report; Approve the Large Quadricycle Route Review Guidelines, in the form attached as Document 2 and as outlined in this report; Delegate authority to the General Manager, Public Works, or their designate, in consultation with the relevant Ward Councillor, to: approve, amend, or revoke route permissions and operational guidelines for large quadricycles; and oversee and administer the City of Ottawa’s ongoing participation in the provincial pilot program Direct staff to report back to Council at the conclusion of the pilot project on outcomes, findings, and recommendations.
In Camera Items
Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given
Motion – Councillor A. Troster (on behalf of Councillor T. Kavanagh) - Road Murals
File No. ACS2026-OCC-CCS-0024 - City-wide Motion That Public Works and Infrastructure Committee direct staff to: Develop regulations regarding murals on City roads including: which streets are permitted to have on-street murals (e.g. residential vs arterial) location considerations such as minimum distance from curbs and intersections aesthetic safety issues to ensure that they do not obstruct or mimic traffic signs/devices accepted paint types which are skid-resistant, non-reflective, and durable regulations around the maintenance and removal of degrading murals funding for accepted projects be integrated under the Ward Temporary Traffic Calming budget right of way and road closure considerations during the painting process; and Develop: clear information for residents interested in creating a road mural, such as a ‘how-to’ guide a permit application method for residents that is clear, and accessible online; and Complete by the end of Q2 2026.
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting: Thursday, April 23, 2026.