STO presented Ottawa with two options once the trams arrive on this side of the river: through a tunnel running under Sparks Street, or along the north side of Wellington Street, alongside existing traffic. Ottawa's transportation committee approved STO's request to run trams on the north side of Wellington Street should funding for the much more expensive tunnel under Sparks Street fail to materialize. (Société de transport de l'Outaouais)On Monday, the transportation committee approved the Sparks Street tunnel as its preferred option as it presents fewer disruptions. Given the additional expense, the committee also approved the Wellington Street option "should the funding for the Sparks Street tunnel not materialize." Now, a group is advocating for a rail loop to be part of STO's light rail plan, too.

Source: CBC News November 16, 2020 21:11 UTC