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Guarantee the green: End revert reds

Posted on 2022-01-202023-02-23 by Bike Ottawa in Advocacy, Community, Infrastructure, Letters

On December 1st 2021, the Transportation Committee considered a motion from Councillor Jeff Leiper to end the use of revert reds on City of Ottawa traffic signals. While the motion did not pass at Committee, it will be considered at City Council on January 26th.

Make it permanent: Open letter regarding the Queen Elizabeth Driveway

Posted on 2022-01-192023-02-23 by Bike Ottawa in Advocacy, Community, Infrastructure, Letters, News

Tens of thousands of people have enjoyed the open NCC driveways and parkways throughout Ottawa at some point during the last 20 months- you may be one of them! This week Bike Ottawa submitted the following letter regarding the Queen Elizabeth Driveway which runs along-side the Rideau Canal.

The reconstruction of Albert, Queen, Slater, and Bronson

Posted on 2021-12-212023-02-23 by Bike Ottawa in Advocacy, Infrastructure, Letters

Earlier this fall, the City released its latest plans for the reconstruction of several streets in a chunk of northwest downtown. As with many of the City’s reconstructions, this one was prompted by the need to rehabilitate and replace underground infrastructure in the area, but it will also involve the installation of new bicycle and […]

Person biking in the snow in Ottawa

The case for more winter maintained bike lanes

Posted on 2021-12-062024-06-12 by Bike Ottawa in Advocacy, Infrastructure, Winter Cycling

Can the City do better when it comes to clearing for bicycles in winter? It certainly can, and it might be encouraged to pick up the pace at improving conditions for residents after a Supreme Court ruling was recently handed down stating that municipalities are liable for the negligence of winter maintenance.

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