Interprovincial bridge crossing discussion

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Of course of the major issues of transportation here is bridge congestion during the morning and afternoon on the Ottawa River bridges and especially the Gatineau River bridge crossings not to mention the truck traffic in the downtown core causing further congestion at times.

There are 3 bridges only connecting the Gatineau and Hull sectors, one of them where half of it was under fully reconstruction (Lady Aberdeen Bridge), another will need some major refurbishing and structure work (Des Draveurs Bridge) and the third one will eventually have to need repairs soon (Alonzo Wright Bridge). For many and many years there are calls for a sixth bridge which will likely be in the east end as there is almost a unanimous political opposition for a west end crossing and there is no need for a west end crossing now.

The east end crossing is much more important for now as to divert the trucks away. If the bridge is across the Kettle Island, I think it would be another possibility to add a connection between the Rapibus and Transitway with an OC or STO line that would run from the Rapibus to St-Laurent Station (or Hurdman - perhaps downtown) via the Aviation Parkway in a designated bus lane. I think with new crossings, transit should also be considered there.