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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.

Long-awaited changes finally coming to Laurier Ave West

Posted on 2022-12-312024-08-21 by Bike Ottawa in Advocacy, Infrastructure

Bike Ottawa provided feedback to the City on proposed cycling modifications to Laurier Avenue from Queen Elizabeth Driveway to Elgin Street. The plan includes a protected intersection with Elgin Street, separated cycle tracks on the north side of Laurier, and raised pedestrian and cycling crossings of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway on and off-ramps.

Google streetview of Cambridge North in Ottawa. We can see concrete planter boxes used to narrow the street and add greenery. There are two "do not enter" signs to divert car traffic from entering from the main street and car traffic volumes lower.

A deep dive into the City of Ottawa 30km/h Design Toolbox

Posted on 2022-12-132023-02-24 by Barbara Greenberg in Advocacy, Infrastructure, Releases

The case for lowering speed limit is one that can’t be argued against, and rightfully so — speed is a factor in the severity of injuries and death on our streets. Cities around the world, and the World Health Organization, supports 30km/hr streets.

Ottawa’s winter bike network: Time to grow up!

Posted on 2022-11-152024-06-12 by Bike Ottawa in Advocacy, Community, Winter Cycling

Ottawa’s Winter Cycling Network is made up of 50 kilometres of cycling tracks, pathways, and recommended routes that are maintained year-round for people riding bikes. Maintaining safe cycling infrastructure year-round is critical for encouraging a shift to sustainable transportation. A map of the network is shown below. The network has only expanded by 10 kilometres […]