Bike Ottawa has done quite a lot of work on the need to make bike parking accessible for all kinds of bikes. Bike theft is one of the main reasons people don’t bike, so good racks that can accommodate cargo bikes, bikes with front baskets, bikes with wide tires, trikes, etc. are essential. However, we […]
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Cities Are Failing Women
Cities are failing cyclists more generally, but there is a persistent gender gap between men and women riding bikes. This video explains why. In the description, you’ll find links to all the sources mentioned.
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, 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. As […]
What future for Bank Street?
“Bank Street Active Transportation and Transit Priority Feasibility Study”. The name is a mouthful. And with such a title you’d expect this project would try turning this hostile thoroughfare into a street for people. Unfortunately so far it doesn’t live up to those expectations. The city held a first virtual open house on the subject […]