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Publication Date: April 27, 2026 - 18:25
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Ottawa Now - New report calls for a retransformation of Robertson Road
April 27, 2026
If you think of Robertson Road in Bells Corners, a commuter road is probably the first thing that pops into your brain. You think of speeding cars, and an area that’s probably not the best to walk along. However, a brand-new vision could soon change all that. A new report is calling for a transformation of Robertson Road – to make it greener, insert separated bike lanes, and lower the number of car lanes. College Ward councillor Laine Johnson published this report, titled ‘Reimagining Robertson Road’. She joins Kristy Cameron on today’s Ottawa Now.
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