On December 1st, the City of Ottawa Financial and Economic Development Committee passed the “Byward Market Public Realm Plan“, and the plan goes to council for final approval next week. Bike Ottawa wrote a letter in response to the proposed plan. We supported it, we also stated the need for significant improvements at the implementation stage.
Meet the new Board of Directors!
At the AGM we welcomed some new faces to the Bike Ottawa Board of Directors, and had a bit of a shuffle for some of our previous members.
Bike Ottawa AGM: Info Pack!
We’re looking forward to seeing you all Wednesday November 18th for our AGM.
Be sure to have a look at our InfoPack before the meeting.
Embracing winter on two wheels
Since the inception of the Ottawa Winter Cycling Network 5 years ago, the number of trips made by bike during winter has roughly doubled (based upon City bike counter data)!
With an increase in ridership comes a more extensive knowledge pool to be shared. Whether you are thinking about extending your trips by bike into our colder months or have been cycling year-round for a long time, there is a wealth of information in this Winter Cycling Guide from the perspective of one of Bike Ottawa’s members.
Bike Ottawa: Annual General Meeting!
Join us virtually for our Annual General Meeting!
Date: Wednesday November 18th, 2020
Time: 6:30-9pm
Place: Join us on Zoom!
(Link will be sent via email closer to the date).
This year’s speakers include:
Armi De Francia from Transportation Equity TO & Ajax Active Transportation
&
Sam Hersh from Horizon Ottawa.
Sherwood Drive: Let’s Create CycleWest Infrastructure
In July 2020, the City of Ottawa placed traffic calming measures along Sherwood Drive and is now seeking your feedback about what permanent traffic calming measures should be made on this street. One proposed idea is: bike lanes!
Cumberland By-election: Active Transportation Survey Results!
The Cumberland By-election vote is October 5th, 2020 and we asked candidates to partake in a survey about active transportation in Ottawa and the Ward.
Our recommendations for Montreal Rd LRT station
Bike Ottawa’s Advocacy Working Group has recently created a subgroup dedicated to safe cycling issues in the east end of the city. As one of their first projects, they have been looking at cycling connections to future Stage 2 LRT stations. Read on for the letter prepared by volunteer Daniel Domen providing our recommendations for the Montreal Rd station and the response from the Stage 2 Project Team at the city. AWG continues to work with city staff and Councillors Tierney, Dudas, and Luloff to improve cycling and pedestrian safety.
Our letter calling for temporary infrastructure in response to COVID-19
Cities across Canada and the world have been implementing temporary measures to enable safe cycling in order to take pressure off of transit systems trying to ensure physical distancing, and to encourage people to visit local businesses. Bike Ottawa wrote to city council to encourage Ottawa to do the same, however the city has decided not to pursue any city-wide measures to enhance active transportation. Read our letter and the response from city staff.
NCC Capital Pathways consultation
The National Capital Commission has released the 90% draft of its Capital Pathway Strategic Plan for public review and comment. There are a lot of good things coming, and a few things we think they could do to improve the safety and comfort of the multi-use pathways. The online consultation runs until 17 June 2020, so we encourage you to take a look at the plan and submit your comments.