OC Transpo Route 4
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Route 4, in Ottawa
, Canada
, is a crosstown bus route, operated by OC Transpo
, that runs between Hurdman Station
and the Rideau Centre in downtown Ottawa. All trips also serve Carleton University. Just like route 2
, the route is not recognized as a rapid transit route
by OC Transpo.
and travels along the South-East Transitway until it reaches Billings Bridge
. Making its way from Billings, it uses Bronson Avenue (with a small detour to serve Carleton University) until buses reach the Albert and Slater. Once there, buses use Queen St. until Elgin to reach the Rideau Centre.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, is a crosstown bus route, operated by OC Transpo
OC Transpo
OC Transpo is the urban transit service of the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. An integrated hub-and-spoke system of services is available consisting of: regular buses travelling on fixed routes in mixed traffic, typical of most urban transit systems; a bus rapid transit system — a high...
, that runs between Hurdman Station
Hurdman Station (OC Transpo)
Hurdman Transitway Station is a station on Ottawa's transitway. Hurdman is one of the busier stations, perhaps the busiest, as it is the main hub of the transitway network east of downtown. Hurdman is where the main transitway route from downtown to west branches off in two directions: one to the...
and the Rideau Centre in downtown Ottawa. All trips also serve Carleton University. Just like route 2
OC Transpo Route 2
Route 2 of OC Transpo is a major cross-town route in Ottawa. The route has its eastern terminus at Rideau Center and its western terminus at Bayshore. Some trips also end at Westboro on Weekends...
, the route is not recognized as a rapid transit route
Ottawa Rapid Transit
In Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the public transit service operated by OC Transpo has two rapid transit systems: the Transitway, a bus rapid transit network, and the O-Train, a diesel-powered light rail transit service operated on one line.-Major routes:...
by OC Transpo.
Route
Route 4 begins its route at HurdmanHurdman Station (OC Transpo)
Hurdman Transitway Station is a station on Ottawa's transitway. Hurdman is one of the busier stations, perhaps the busiest, as it is the main hub of the transitway network east of downtown. Hurdman is where the main transitway route from downtown to west branches off in two directions: one to the...
and travels along the South-East Transitway until it reaches Billings Bridge
Billings Bridge Station (OC Transpo)
The Billings Bridge Transitway Station is a station on the OC Transpo transitway, adjacent to the Billings Bridge Plaza. It is named for, not only the plaza, but after Billings Bridge itself which is both a nearby bridge and neighbourhood...
. Making its way from Billings, it uses Bronson Avenue (with a small detour to serve Carleton University) until buses reach the Albert and Slater. Once there, buses use Queen St. until Elgin to reach the Rideau Centre.
Buses
Route 4 uses both Orion VII diesel-electric Hybrid buses and New Flyer D40i Invero buses (both 40 foot models).Weekdays
Service Monday to Friday is every 15 minutes most of the day. Evening service is 30 minutes, while morning service is 20 minutes.OC Transpo Route 4 weekday timetableSaturday
Frequency on route 4 on Saturdays is generally every 20 minutes, except every 30 minutes during the morning and 30 minutes during the evenings.OC Transpo Route 4 Saturday timetableSunday
Sunday service is 30 minutes all day, with the exception of late evenings, which are every 60 minutes.OC Transpo Route 4 Sunday timetableMajor Attractions along Route
- Rideau CentreRideau CentreRideau Centre is a three-level shopping centre on Rideau Street in Downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It borders on Rideau Street , the Rideau Canal, the Mackenzie King Bridge, and Nicholas Street....
- Parliament BuildingsParliament buildingsParliament building and variations may refer to:*Austrian Parliament Building*Bangladesh Parliament Building*Brussels Parliament building*Parliament Hill for the Canadian Parliament Buildings...
- Bank Street Promenade
- Ottawa Bus Central StationOttawa Bus Central StationOttawa Central Station, formerly known as Ottawa Bus Central Station , is the primary inter-city bus terminus in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada's national capital city. It used to have the same management as Montreal's major bus terminal, Gare d'autocars de Montréal before the latter was purchased by the...
- Rideau CanalRideau CanalThe Rideau Canal , also known as the Rideau Waterway, connects the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario on Lake Ontario. The canal was opened in 1832 as a precaution in case of war with the United States and is still in use today, with most of its...
- Carleton UniversityCarleton UniversityCarleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
- Ottawa Hospital (Riverside Campus)
- Billings Bridge PlazaBillings Bridge PlazaThe Billings Bridge Plaza is a shopping centre located in Ottawa, Canada. Originally built in 1954, it was the first shopping centre built in the city. It did not become enclosed until 1972. It is located immediately south of the Rideau River on the corner of Bank Street and Riverside Drive,...
See also
- OC TranspoOC TranspoOC Transpo is the urban transit service of the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. An integrated hub-and-spoke system of services is available consisting of: regular buses travelling on fixed routes in mixed traffic, typical of most urban transit systems; a bus rapid transit system — a high...
- Ottawa Rapid TransitOttawa Rapid TransitIn Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the public transit service operated by OC Transpo has two rapid transit systems: the Transitway, a bus rapid transit network, and the O-Train, a diesel-powered light rail transit service operated on one line.-Major routes:...
- OC Transpo routesOC Transpo routesOC Transpo is a public transit authority that operates about 139 bus routes in the Ottawa-Gatineau region of Canada. It also operates the O-Train.-Route Colours:...