Manotick Village & Community Association

One of MVCA’s key roles is to advocate for our community on issues that affect residents’ quality of life.  Among these, the high volume of large trucks traveling through the village remains one of our top priorities due to the potential risks to safety and livability.

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Progress so far:
There is an official process for changing or removing truck routes. The concerns about Bridge Street pre-date amalgamation and the community has long asked for that process to be applied here. Over the past two years, we have finally seen meaningful progress:

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1. Manotick Main Street was changed from a year-round truck route to a seasonal one, with the long-term intent of full removal once supporting infrastructure is in place. 

2. Earl Armstrong Road—a critical alternative route—was recently moved to Phase One of Ottawa’s Transportation Master Plan. This means the extension to Bank Street could proceed once funding is available, allowing Earl Armstrong to become part of the truck route network as originally planned.

3. Bridge Street remains a central concern. MVCA continues to meet regularly with Councillors, the Mayor, and City staff. While River Road was designated in 2024 as a year-round truck route—an important step forward—it does not yet provide a complete solution.

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Bridge Street remains a priority:
City staff have confirmed that Bridge Street will not be removed from the truck route network without viable alternatives. To address this, Councillor Brown, with support from Mayor Sutcliffe, secured funding for a comprehensive engineering study of the truck network in Ottawa’s south end. The study is now underway.

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What comes next:
When the truck route study is complete, MVCA expects the report will confirm that Bridge Street is not suitable as an arterial road as part of a truck route and it will identify alternative network improvements that enhance both community safety and support the trucking industry in efficient movement of goods. These solutions will likely require funding from all levels of government. MVCA has already begun discussions with our elected representatives to request their commitment to pursue financial support once plans are finalized.  

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Community-led studies and data collection efforts are valuable and can help highlight concerns. MVCA has conducted numerous ones over the years. However, residents need to be aware that the City must do its own due diligence and can only base decisions on data collected through City-approved processes.  

 

Working together for change:
We are residents as well and we share the frustration with the slow pace of progress. MVCA continues to advocate for timely action, request regular updates, and work collaboratively and respectfully with the parties that make the decisions and affect change.

 

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact us at any time.

info@manotickvca.org

president@manotickvca.org