Cycling
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Numerous studies show that walking and cycling create livable communities, promote healthy lifestyles and save more of our nature. It also increases human... more
By James OGrady
May 28, 2018
GUELPH, ON -- On Bike To Work Day in Guelph, Mike Schreiner announced the Green plan to make a real investment in safe streets for active transportation by... more
May 28, 2018
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your daily life. From open houses to workshops and... more
By unpubadmin
July 20, 2017
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson and Capital Ward Councillor David Chernushenko joined members of the community and the Ottawa East Community Association today to... more
By unpubadmin
June 17, 2017
The City of Ottawa would like to invite residents to attend one of the public consultations below on the Stage 2 Station Connectivity Study.
The purpose of... more
By unpubadmin
July 13, 2016
While some experienced and confident cyclists find sharrows help emphasize their right to use the road, sharrows do not generally improve the safety or comfort... more
July 5, 2016
The first Cycle In report from the Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict (OCED) is a citizen’s review of local cycling infrastructure. It is a follow up to a ride held on... more
By James OGrady
November 9, 2015
Who doesn’t want safer roads?
During the run up to the 2014 elections it became clear once again that Ottawa’s residents want traffic to slow down. In Knoxdale... more
October 22, 2014
Nine out of ten Ottawa City Council candidates say they will prioritize investing in pedestrian, cycling and affordable public transit infrastructure in the... more
September 15, 2014
OTTAWA—Somerset Ward candidate Martin Canning announced today that he will make downtown Ottawa’s streets more safe and accessible as city councillor by... more
June 17, 2014
Mayor Jim Watson
City Hall
110 Laurier Avenue,
Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1
Re: St. Patrick Street Bicycle Lanes
Dear Mayor Watson:
The Civic Hospital... more
June 7, 2014
The Nepean Trail cycling pathway will be improved in the upcoming version of the Transportation Master Plan. The idea, borne by a member of the Trend Arlington... more
November 18, 2013
Last week, Transportation Committee discussed the redesign of Main Street. After a five our marathon meeting, the vote was 6 in favour - 4 against the proposal... more
July 9, 2013
Dear Ottawa residents,
As the City of Ottawa debates better transit, better cycling and walking infrastructure and implementing its Complete Streets objectives... more
By Terry Kimmel
June 27, 2013
Prince of Wales Bridge: Why Isn't This a Bikeway
To The Mayor and Members Of Ottawa City Council
The Following was published on my blog The Fifth column here:... more
June 11, 2013