UPDATE May 16, 2020: The closure has been extended to Carling Ave. The Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway westbound lanes are closed to motor vehicle traffic between Dominion Avenue Carling Ave. and Booth Street, on weekends from 8 am to 4 pm, from Saturday, May 16, 2020 to Sunday, May 31, 2020. The Victoria Day holiday on Monday,…
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is warning residents to take extra precautions to secure their bikes from thefts and register with 529 Garage. In 2020, we have received 83 bike theft reports to-date, compared to 42 at this time last year. This is due, in part, to: an increase in a series of reported break-ins…
Message from the NCC As the nice weather approaches, a friendly reminder that the Capital Pathway is a multi-use pathway network for everyone, and we ask that all users Share the Path. Preventing the spread of COVID-19 by practicing public health recommendations on our multi-use pathways helps keep them safe and enjoyable for everyone. We…
Planning Committee of the City of Ottawa will be considering the Temporary Zoning By-law amendment proposal to Permit a Park and Cycle at 3169 Carling Avenue – Andrew Haydon Park on Thursday, March 26, 2020. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Champlain Room, City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa. You are welcome…
Mayor Jim Watson and Transportation Committee Chair, Stephen Blais, announced a new plan that, pending Council approval, will direct City resources between 2020 and 2024 to improve safety for all users on Ottawa roads. This would be the third Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) the City has implemented to make area roadways safer for all…
The NCC will begin removing snow from two sections of bike lanes once arrangements are finalized.
The Ottawa Cycling Plan, an accompanying document to the Transportation Master Plan, is the City’s guiding document when it comes to planning and implementing new cycling facilities. The current plan, approved by City Council in 2013, sets out a vision for the City’s cycling network and staff are currently working towards this. Earlier this year, Council approved…
The City of Ottawa is seeking nominations for the annual Bruce Timmermans Cycling Awards. Two awards are presented annually in May to recognize outstanding contributions to encourage cycling. One award is presented to an individual and the second to an organization. If you would like to nominate a worthy individual or organization for an award,…
Councillor Kavanagh bikes to City Hall from Bay Ward every day. She is happy to report that the city is implementing interim safety improvements to Laurier Avenue. Work will begin this week on Laurier Avenue West between the Laurier Avenue Bridge and Elgin Street to provide interim safety improvements for westbound cyclists. Improvements include: a…
Are you riding your bike? Refer to Ottawa.ca to get information on-line. Routes and Maps Cycling and Transit Classes and Programs Visibility and Safety Signs, Signals and Regulations Winter Cycling Network Bike Parking and Repair Stands and more… Link to Ottawa.ca