Introduction
The Kanata North Transportation Committee (KNTC) is a group of volunteers working closely with the Councillor for the Kanata North ward of the City of Ottawa (Ward 4) and with City officials to promote and improve our transportation system and its options for Kanata North residents.
Mission
The committee meets monthly to discuss ways to improve travel to, from and within Kanata North, using all types of transportation: OC Transpo, bicycles, sidewalks (pedestrians), pathways and roads. By working with the Councillor and various city departments to provide input and recommendations regarding specific aspects of transportation, the KNTC strives to achieve quality service for all residents.
Primary Goal
As our community of Kanata North grows, we need to ensure that we have a comprehensive transportation strategy to provide safe, affordable and accessible options for all residents today and in the future. This includes seamless interconnections between all modes of services. The KNTC focuses on three pillars of activity:
- Public transit (OC Transpo service (bus and O-Train))
- Vehicular traffic and road infrastructure and regulations
- Cycling and pedestrian infrastructure (active transportation) and regulations
Supporting Goals
- Advocating for improvement to local transit to support efficient, reliable movement and availability throughout the community, including connections to the O-Train, Park-and-Ride, and other key destinations;
- Improving the safety and effectiveness of existing and new cycling and pedestrian routes within Kanata North by identifying and reporting concerns, and continuing to ensure that they are integrated into the broader network;
- Reducing traffic congestion by advocating for alternative modes of transportation such as the proposed Bus Rapid Transit on March Road and the planned extension of the O-Train from Moodie Drive to Fallowfield Road and Huntmar Drive in Stittsville, as well as improved pedestrian and cycling access to these five O-Train stations;
- Conserving energy though the use of SMART transportation modes that protect our environment;
- Enhancing our community, so that it is a safe and desirable place to live, work, and visit;
- Including all residents including young and old, new arrivals and longer-term residents, abled and disabled, tenants, homeowners and businesses; and
- Providing input on the transportation impacts of City of Ottawa policies, studies, master plans and development proposals.
Organization and Governance
The KNTC shall conduct its activities in accordance with these Terms of Reference.
The KNTC works with, but is independent of, the Councillor and the Councillor’s Office for the Kanata North ward of the City of Ottawa (Ward 4).
The KNTC is led by a Chairperson, who is selected and voted on by the members of the KNTC. The person designated as the Chairperson may change from time to time, depending on circumstances. The KNTC similarly selects and votes for any Co-Chairs, who assist in management matters. The KNTC is a not-for-profit organization and may raise funds, if required, to support active projects.
The Chairperson and Co-Chairs comprise KNTC’s Executive Committee, who are responsible for tracking City of Ottawa transportation-related developments, providing strategic direction, collecting feedback from KNTC members, and handling any unexpected issues. The activities undertaken by the KNTC are organized as projects, structured around the pillars of activity (i.e., public transit, road infrastructure, and cycling/pedestrian infrastructure). Any member of the KNTC may suggest a new project for consideration. New projects must be discussed and approved by the Executive Committee before becoming an active project. Each active project should have an Executive Committee member designated as the Project Leader for that project.
Membership and Meetings
Membership in the KNTC is open to any resident of Ward 4 who is interested in improving the transportation system in Kanata North for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and motorists.
The KNTC meets once per month, usually on the third Tuesday of the month. The meetings are normally held online through Zoom. A meeting in the spring and autumn may be held in-person, typically at the Mlacak Centre at 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata. There are nine such “monthly” meetings per year; meetings are not normally held in the months of July, August and December. Meeting agendas are distributed to the KNTC members ahead of time, and minutes are kept as a record of all the meetings. In addition to the monthly meetings, other meetings may be held for specific projects or activities, as required. Members are encouraged to participate in City, transportation-related, online or on-site public consultations.
Any interested member of the community may attend the monthly meetings as an observer or potential new KNTC member. Such interested persons should first contact the KNTC, either through the Councillor’s Ward 4 Office, or by sending an email request to info@kanatanorthtc.ca.
Applicability and Amendment
These Terms of Reference were approved by the Kanata North Transportation Committee on October 28, 2026. They supersede all previous Terms of Reference or mandate-type documents for the KNTC. Any future amendments to these Terms of Reference are to be approved by the KNTC.