Letters | Bike Ottawa

On the left side we see a boy, probably 10 years old riding a bike. He is wearing a green helmet, his back is to the camera. on the right side the text reads: "If you create a city that is good for an 8 year old and an 80 year old, you will create a successful city for everyone." -Gil Penalosa

Let’s end revert reds

Posted on 2021-11-252023-02-23 by Bike Ottawa in Advocacy, Community, Infrastructure, Letters

You may have read about it in the news, or seen the CTV video, Councillor Jeff Leiper has submitted a report and motion to the Transportation Committee to end Revert Reds. We believe it is important for councillors at Transportation Committee and City Council to support this motion to end the dangerous use of Revert […]

Image of a map showing project scope of Pretoria Ave from Bank Street on the west side to Metcalfe on the east side.

New Pretoria Avenue bicycle facilities: 2022

Posted on 2021-11-172023-02-23 by Bike Ottawa in Advocacy, Infrastructure, Letters

Bike Ottawa recently sent the City feedback on designs for Pretoria Avenue in the Glebe. As their website on the project describes, the City will be replacing aging sewer infrastructure in summer 2022. And as is increasingly their practice, they are planning to make improvements to the project area for people walking and biking.

Sherwood Drive traffic calming update

Posted on 2021-11-092023-02-23 by Bike Ottawa in Advocacy, Community, Infrastructure, Letters

In July of 2020, the City placed seasonal traffic-calming flexposts on Sherwood Drive. After several months, residents were asked to participate in a survey about their experience on Sherwood Drive. We wrote about this survey and the need to create a proper “CycleWest” in our blog. Having proper bike lanes on Sherwood makes a lot […]

Gladstone Village

Posted on 2021-10-182023-02-22 by Bike Ottawa in Advocacy, Community, Infrastructure, Letters

The plan is to build 18-storey and 9-storey apartment buildings containing 338 dwelling units and commercial space, with a total of 145 vehicle spaces and 340 bicycle spaces below grade at 933 Gladstone has been ongoing and Bike Ottawa has welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback on the plans over the last two years as […]