School Streets Ottawa

An interesting thread about Ottawa city and bike lanes and who decides how to make streets safer for all. @CAFES_Ottawa @BikeOttawa

He’s starting with lanes in Toronto, but all are at risk, including Ottawa. We need to stand up for everyone who uses lanes, benefits from cyclists shopping along the routes, and all those who will be too afraid to ride because of the increased danger. See you there! #ottbike

The scariest thing about Halloween is #OttCity streets and intersections.  If you must drive tonight, please drive slowly and stay alert, especially in residential neighbourhoods. #otttraffic #Halloween2024 👻🎃💀🎃👻💀

Despite evidence-based research, the Ontario government plans to implement anti-bike lane legislation for political gain. This will make it more dangerous for everyone. Join our rally this Saturday, Oct. 26, Confederation Park, 3:30pm #OttBike #OttWalk #OttRoll #SafeStreets

Survey alert! 🚨 The NCC created a brand new public space in 2024. Let’s give them the backing to do it again next year, and make it even better. ncc-ccn.gc.ca/events/summer-…

Saturday, 3:30x starting at Confederation Park in Ottawa. Read our latest bikeottawa.ca blog post for all the reasons why (bikeottawa.ca/2024/10/22/ral…) , and for a link to share your views with the Province. #ottbike

There will be an #ottbike rally and ride at City Hall on Tuesday at 5 pm both to mourn the people recently killed and injured in our city and to voice opposition to Ford's anti-cyclist bike lane law. Please join in.

“It’s on you city councillors and others in leadership, you know who you are “ Remind your councillor on their commitment to Vision Zero. schoolstreetsottawa.ca/2022/08/04/ott…

Credit to @tomflood1 1/2

“Transport development physically paved the way for colonization, and is directly linked to the chronic and extreme social inequities Indigenous communities face.” #TRC Read more at: theconversation.com/transportation… Credit: Jaimy Fischer

A beautiful day for #KidicalMass Ottawa! We call on our leaders to make safe and convenient places for kids to ride to school, sports, and all the places we need to go. Because riding your bike is Climate Action! #ottbike #ottwalk #ottcity #otttraffic

The City of Montreal has announced the continuation of 9 summer pedestrian streets for another 3 years. Each local merchants association will receive $700,000 annually to build, program and maintain the popular pedestrian spaces. 📍 Montreal 🇨🇦

Ride in car-free paths and then join us to enjoy some free coffee (thank you @happygoatcoffee) and free ice cream (thank you @TheMerryDairy) and free smiles (thank you 🚲) We will also be accepting donations for @OCH_LCO program #HoponBikes. eventbrite.ca/e/kidical-mass…

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Only 3 more sleeps until Kidical Mass! We have been getting questions so here is an FAQ. Have another question that's not answered here? Leave a comment! 🧵 1/2 #KidicalMass #Ottcity #OttBike #Ottwalk

🚨 Letters to NCC needed from community groups on the Parkways Design Guidelines. Be bold! This is our chance. ncc-ccn.gc.ca/our-plans/park… @BikeOttawa @CAFES_Ottawa @CJOttawa @SchoolStYOW @ForourkidsO @FFF_Ottawa @EcologyOttawa @letsbikeottawa @WalkableO @reimagineottawa

Biking can and should be a primary means of transportation that is safe and accessible for all! We are hosting a fun, family-friendly group bike ride on Sat Sept 28, #kidicalmass, specifically to highlight this to our local and provincial governments. eventbrite.ca/e/kidical-mass…

#TakeTheLaneTuesday is now a thing. On Saturday families will be taking the entire lane (albeit closed to drivers) for #KidicalMass. The message is the same, we want safe and convenient ways to school and work outside the car.

And please BYO mug to reduce waste!

Free ice cream?🍦 And coffee? ☕️ Thank you to @ParkwaysPeople and other donors for sponsoring the first 100 ice creams from @TheMerryDairy . Thanks to Happy Goat for the coffee! Join the celebration Sept 28! schoolstreetsottawa.ca/events/events-… #ottcity #kidicalmass #ottbike #ottwalk