A new active transportation project is planned within Kitchissippi Ward, but touches on Bay Ward. I wanted to give Bay Ward residents the opportunity to participate in the online consultation process. Online Consultation: March 29 to April 25, 2021 The project would benefit residents of Bay Ward by improving a cycling route that people will…
Canada’s Capital Region — The National Capital Commission’s (NCC) Board of Directors recently approved the new Capital Pathway Strategic Plan, which will revamp its popular network of multi-use pathways over the next 10 years. The full plan is now available on line here
September is Let’s Bike Month Workshops – Information – Inspiration Councillor Theresa Kavanagh is hosting a workshop “Discover your City by Bike” on Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm – Register here. Pedal to win prizes!Sign up as an individual or start a team! Join Now View the list of other community events at Let’s…
Enjoy the spectacular fall colours in Canada’s Capital Region with additional public space for outdoor well-being. The crisp, cool air, combined with an explosion of colours tells us that fall has arrived, and it’s time for Fall Rhapsody. Spectacular landscapes can be seen and admired, attracting hundreds of thousands of people in Canada’s Capital Region…
Recyclore is an Ottawa based all-volunteer registered not-for-profit. They are dedicated to keeping bicycles out of the landfill and putting them back on the street. They accept donations of old bicycles, recondition them, and then offer the used bicycles for sale. Hours: Wednesdays 5:00- 8:00 PM & Saturdays 12:00 to 5:00 PM Location Now open at their…
Ottawa is increasingly becoming a biking city. As more and more residents are cycling, it has become clear that we need to ensure we have the supports in place to make the experience a positive one. This includes a Bike Parking Strategy that allows for convenient and accessible bike parking in our urban core. Why…
The City is pleased to announce that three operators – Bird Canada, Lime, and Roll – are bringing up to 600 shared e-scooters to the City’s multi-use pathways, bike lanes and streets. E-scooters are a form of mobility that supports physical distancing and reduces car trips on our streets and crowding on transit. The electric…
The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit has seen a recent increase in bicycle thefts from sheds, garages, and residential building storage areas, and would like to remind bicycle owners of some ways to help keep your bike secure. If you reside in a residential apartment or condominium building, utilize locked storage areas or cages…
(Ottawa) – With the warm weather here, you may feel like investing in an E-scooter or E-bike as an alternate method of commuting. The Ottawa Police would like to share some information on the regulations around these methods of transportation. “We remind the operators of these alternative low cost, energy efficient and emissions-free vehicles to…
The Share the Path Campaign consists of paid advertising campaigns on digital platforms such as Facebook, Google AdWords and Twitter. The campaigns will run in 2 week flights, alternating platforms until September 30. NCC’s promoted content consists of 5 and 15 second educational videos of the different codes of conduct as well as display ads…