Recently, Bike Ottawa sent all mayoral candidates and ward candidates a list of questions on transportation policy, cycling infrastructure, City budget, and more. We’ll report back in about a month. We want you to be able to make informed decisions based on their answers. Don’t hesitate to ask your ward candidates and mayoral candidates if […]
Bike parking is back at Bluesfest
One of the best ways to enjoy Bluesfest is to ride your bicycle and take advantage of the supervised valet bike parking (3:30pm-11:30pm), a service offered since 2006. Organized in partnership with Bike Ottawa, Charles and his crew of volunteers are ready to ensure your bike is safe until you are ready to head home. […]
Pedal Poll / Sondo Vélo: It’s Back!
Pedal Poll will take place between June 2nd and 7th, 2026. Why help? Canadian communities are seeing a surge in e-bikes, e-scooters and shared mobility, creating both opportunities and challenges for planners, governments, industry and users. We want to capture a snapshot of these diverse travel modes so we can build a stronger, evidence-based case for safer infrastructure. This […]
Cyclist struck on hemlock: letter to the mayor
Earlier this week, a person biking on Hemlock was hit by a driver near the Manor Park Public School. Flex posts weren’t up yet. Adding insult to injury, bike lanes were blocked by a police car on one side and a vehicle on the other side well after motorized traffic started moving again, forcing people […]
