Calendar showing the Pedal Poll dates in June 2026

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 […]

Screen capture of Pubic Works and Infrastructure Committee online meeting with several city councillors and Bike Ottawa board member Rob Attrell

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 […]