Updates on our ongoing bike advocacy in Ottawa
While some experienced and confident cyclists find sharrows help emphasize their right to use the road, sharrows do not generally improve the safety or comfort of the average person. They are not a suitable substitute for cycling infrastructure for people of all ages and abilities.
If you regularly cycle on the stretch of the NCC Ottawa River Pathway that runs past the Mill Street Brew Pub’s parking lot, you might have already noticed recent improvements that now prevent parked cars from intruding onto the pathway.
Our 2015 Report on Cycling identified improving connectivity on the Northbound Rideau Canal multi-use pathway around the NAC as a top ten concern for cyclists in the city.
…is a vote for where you want to walk or ride.
