One of the best ways to enjoy Bluesfest is to ride your bicycle and take advantage of the supervised valet bike parking (3:30pm-11:30pm), 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. […]
Pedal Poll / Sondo Vélo: It’s Back!
Pedal Poll will take place between June 2nd and 7th, 2026. Why help? Canadian communities are seeing a surge in e-bikes, e-scooters and shared mobility, creating both opportunities and challenges for planners, governments, industry and users. We want to capture a snapshot of these diverse travel modes so we can build a stronger, evidence-based case for safer infrastructure. This […]
Right turns on red: Bike Ottawa Delegation
On February 26, 2026, Florence Lehmann delegated at the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the topic of right turns on red on behalf of Bike Ottawa. Below is the text as originally written. The delegation starts at 1:53:00. Good morning, Thank you for the opportunity to speak. I represent Bike Ottawa and I live […]
Potential Implications of Bill 60 on Cycling Projects, Recommendations for the 2026 Capital Budget
Good morning Chair, and members of the committee. My name is Rob Attrell, and I’m a resident of Ottawa living in Orleans with my wife and three young kids. I’m a community advocate who really wants suburban transportation options. Between cycling and the incoming LRT extension, I never want to feel the need to shop […]
