Despite hiring new drivers and mechanics, OC Transpo continues to fall short on its reliability targets, as the transit service’s metrics stay ‘stagnant’. And while another phase of LRT is awaiting the green light in Orleans, critics remain skeptical that this ship is being turned around fast enough. Gio Petti is a regular Ottawa transit user, and his recently-released documentary has dissected a wide range of present-day transit dilemmas at OC Transpo. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Meantime, if the warm weather keeps on cooking, local restaurant owners could be very happy campers, as a last-second gasp for Ottawa’s patio season could turn into a second wind. Chiming in on that subject is David Mangano, the co-owner of The Grande Pizzeria. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.

<p>Despite hiring new drivers and mechanics, OC Transpo continues to fall short on its reliability targets, as the transit service&rsquo;s metrics stay &lsquo;stagnant&rsquo;. And while another phase of LRT is awaiting the green light in Orleans, critics remain skeptical that this ship is being turned around fast enough. Gio Petti is a regular Ottawa transit user, and his recently-released documentary has dissected a wide range of present-day transit dilemmas at OC Transpo. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 1. Meantime, if the warm weather keeps on cooking, local restaurant owners could be very happy campers, as a last-second gasp for Ottawa&rsquo;s patio season could turn into a second wind. Chiming in on that subject is David Mangano, the co-owner of The Grande Pizzeria. But first, we bring you up to speed on today&rsquo;s top headlines.</p>