[adam-machiavelli]

Thanks for the comments.
Kitchissippi:
There is actually a second crossing south of Tache.
I based the routes on where there is current or confirmed future urban development (ex: between Kanata and Stittsville, and along du Plateau) so as to minimize sprawl. For example, with the exception of running through the Greenbelt, I didn't extend routes into areas immediately south of the Airport and Barrhaven, as many people have suggested.

Regarding your other suggestion, I excluded a connection between Klondike and Aylmer because it would have to run through sensitive environmental lands and promote exurban growth in Dunrobin.

This plan is based on a combination of the following documents: current rapid transit plan, old rapid transit plan, Rapibus corridors, Mayor's Task Force on Transportation, Spacing's proposal for a Bank subway, and various transit proposals added to this site over the years.

Ottawan:
Because this map is more a mental map than spacially accurate, I simplified intersections to "t"s, "x"s, and "+"s. The BRT line, which would just be made up of lanes or bus bays would run south on Holland then west on Carling and southwest on Merivale. The Westgate station would be close to the pharmacy (Shoppers or Rexall, I forget) so past Merivale. But the first diamond south of Carling would probably be close enough to Carling so you could walk to Westgate.