Light Rail is Green | Fast Facts | Project Plan

The $2.1 billion dollar investment in Light Rail will generate over $3.2 billion dollars worth of benefits for Ottawa and its residents.
Light Rail is forecast to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 38,000 tonnes per year by 2031.
The Transitway conversion to rail will mean that Ottawa will use approximately 5600 fewer tonnes of salt during the winter months, improving our environment and saving an estimated $420,000 per year. Read more
Total emission reductions have been valued at more than $68 million per year by 2031. Read more
The downtown Transitway currently accommodates more than 10,000 riders, per direction, during peak hours. Read more
Light Rail is forecast to reduce criteria air contaminant emissions by approximately 4600 tonnes per year by 2031. Read more
More than 40% of all transit trips taken in the City will use the Light Rail for all or part of their journey. Read more
The LRT will result in a 70% reduction in transit emissions along the entire route, thus improving local air quality. Read more
The LRT system will result in a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 27 million kilograms in its first year of service. This is the equivalent of removing 6500 mid-size vehicles from the road. Read more
The LRT system will reduce the City’s fuel consumption by 10 million litres annually. Read more