Contacting City Council and Committees

"The Transportation Committee is responsible for overseeing all issues related to the City’s transportation planning and infrastructure in accordance with the Transportation Master Plan, including pedestrian and cycling networks, long-term planning of the rapid transit network, parking operations, road construction and maintenance, traffic operations and mitigation methods, fleet maintenance and operations, designated truck routes, streetlights, sidewalks, street signage and furniture, and snow removal." - City of Ottawa

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Committee coordinator: Rosa Ramos, [email protected], (613) 580-2424, ext. 21934.

"The Environment and Climate Change Committee is responsible for providing guidance and direction on all issues relating to environmental services, sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions, climate resiliency and adaptation, solid waste management, utilities/water and wastewater, water and stormwater management, water pollution control, urban forestry, and green spaces" - City of Ottawa 

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Committee coordinator: Christopher Zwierzchowski, [email protected], (613) 580-2424, ext. 21359.

"The Transit Commission is responsible for ensuring the development of a safe, efficient, accessible and client-focused transit system and for providing overall guidance and direction to the Transit Services Department on all issues relating to the operation of public transit, including conventional bus service, the O-Train and Para Transpo." - City of Ottawa

As public transit has enormous potential for supporting environmental protection—including the reduction of car use and greenhouse gas emissions, building more livable cities, and the encouragement of active transportation—this commission is key to assisting Ottawa on its green journey. 

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Committee coordinator: Eric Pelot, [email protected], (613) 580-2424, ext. 22953.

"Decisions made by City Council have a direct effect on the residents of Ottawa and impact the type, level and variety of municipal services provided to you. Council is the decision-making body responsible for the administration of the City of Ottawa and is responsible for turning community needs into municipal services including policing, water, transit, garbage and recycling, sewers, fire and paramedics" - City of Ottawa

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Committee coordinator: Melinda Aston, [email protected], 613-580-2424 ext. 21838.

"The Planning and Housing Committee is responsible for overseeing all development and planning within the urban boundary in accordance with the City’s Official Plan including zoning designations, community planning and site design requirements. The Committee is also responsible for the City’s housing strategy, including affordable and transit-oriented development, community housing capital planning, and other related housing policy initiatives." - City of Ottawa

The way a city uses land has significant implications on the overall environmental impact of a city. If well designed and planned, a city can encourage significant emissions reductions through increased livability, walkability, intensification, green space implementation, and much more. Along with the Environment and Climate Change Committee, this committee has some of the most significant environmental impacts in Ottawa. 

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Committee coordinator: Kelly Crozier, [email protected], (613) 580-2424, ext. 16875.