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View along a street of a group of people with a dog standing in the roadway talking with cyclists passing in both directions. On the opposite side of the street, people are sitting at a picnic table next to a pond with trees. The photo is taken near sunset and there are thin clouds in the sky.

QED and the NCC’s Active Use Program by the Numbers

Posted on 2023-08-062023-08-15 by Bike Ottawa in Advocacy

Recently, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe expressed his opposition to the National Capital Commission’s Active Use program and the Queen Elizabeth Driveway in particular, citing low usage and added traffic in adjoining streets. Since the mayor didn’t cite any data, we thought we would. 

View along a street of a group of people with a dog standing in the roadway talking with cyclists passing in both directions. On the opposite side of the street, people are sitting at a picnic table next to a pond with trees. The photo is taken near sunset and there are thin clouds in the sky.

In Defense of the NCC Active Use Program

Posted on 2023-07-182023-09-04 by Bike Ottawa in Advocacy, Guest Post

During an interview with CFRA on July 11, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe challenged the National Capital Commission’s support of people walking, biking, and rolling, and specifically urged returning the Queen Elizabeth Driveway (QED) to cars. This outdated and regressive attitude is something we’re unfortunately used to in “Autowa.”

Volunteer for Bike Park at RBC Bluesfest 2023!

Posted on 2023-06-202023-07-07 by Bike Ottawa in Community, News

Did you know? RBC Bluesfest Bike Park is Bike Ottawa’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Scroll down for info on how to volunteer. Ride your bike to RBC Bluesfest, park it securely for free at #OttBikePark! North, east, south, or west… wherever you’re coming from there are safe and easy routes to ride your bike […]

Myths and realities about closing Wellington

Posted on 2023-02-182023-02-24 by Bike Ottawa in Community, Infrastructure

There’s been a lot of discussion about Wellington’s closure to cars in the last few weeks.

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