Automated Speed Enforcement (aka photo radar) was a proven deterrent to speeding in school zones. Since the Province took it away, speeding has heavily increased, putting our kids in #CollegeWard and across the city at risk.

This was entirely predictable and to be expected. Despite that, there are things we can still do as a city to ensure the safety of not just our children, but all of our road users. We need to build our roads so that safe speeds are what people naturally drive at. www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

We're not shrugging, we're begging for action. Hundreds of families in this city say no more - we won't accept road violence. And we demand better of the city and the province. @bikeottawa.bsky.social @visionzeroottawa.bsky.social @forourkidsog.bsky.social

The local councillor noted that there used to be an automated speed enforcement camera in the area.

✨Event Announcement✨ The first Kidical Mass of 2026 will be May 2 at New Edinburgh Bike Day! With partners @bikeottawa.bsky.social @forourkidsog.bsky.social @visionzeroottawa.bsky.social & Chrichton Community Council www.eventbrite.ca/e/kidical-ma...

We are really pleased to learn that city council has stood by its excellent city-wide policies on walkability, inclusion and protecting vulnerable road users by re-committing at council yesterday that sidewalks need to be included on all local roads whenever they are rebuilt. 1/

For the life of me, I don’t know how we’ve come to the point that sidewalks have been vilified to this degree. Jane Jacobs is rolling in her grave, as we demonize what she described as “the most vital organs” of urban public life. 3/

14-year-old boy suffers serious injuries after being struck by vehicle in Kanata

Today is officially the first day of fair weather cycling season, for those keeping track. So many cyclists out on sidewalks today. The desire is there, just need the infrastructure to support it! #ottbike #cycling #ottawa

My normie friend just posted a pic of herself on a Tern GSD with kids and said "I cannot overstate how much biking makes me feel like a badass. It combines the amazing feeling of self sufficiency with endorphins from exercise". YES!!!

We’re a carsick society and it’s getting worse. Drivers have become more and obnoxious, bad-tempered, and impatient, and pedestrians are increasingly at risk, by @lizrenzetti.bsky.social www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... via @thestar.com

From the back seat of the car, when asked if she likes to take the car or the bike to go places: "The bike.... Remember when the road was digged up and I could ride my bike on the road!? I can't anymore because the cars might run me over."

This is a great piece 👏🏼. We appreciate you reminding everyone what's really important here. It's not drive times, it's not parking, it's that everyone deserves to get home safely. Full stop. Thank you for speaking up for us.

Teen charged in Ottawa crossing guard death facing separate impaired driving charges

It’s a small consolation, but it’s nice to see that the community has rallied to raise 95% of their targeted fundraising for the family of Peter Clark. www.gofundme.com/f/honouring-...

If our elected officials cared about the safety of people outside of cars, starting with kids, we wouldn’t need crossing guards. Our streets would be safe regardless of human error. But here we are. A crossing guard lost their life on duty. We should all be outraged.1/3 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Tragedies like this highlight #OttCity’s refusal to take even small measures to increase street safety. For example: last month, Council received a @en.ottawa.ca staff report claiming that allowing right turns on red is somehow *safer* for pedestrians. #VisionZero www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

We believe that walking, rolling and cycling are the best ways to get around - they bring joy, physical and mental health, connection - and our kids especially deserve to be able to get around these ways and be safe doing so. Safer streets now. This must be a turning point not just a tragedy.

This story just keeps getting worse. Heartbroken for Peter and his family. Devastated for this young person who our society encourages, allows requires to get behind the wheel of a dangerous vehicle before their brain is fully developed and with no special training. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

This is beyond awful. My heart goes out to this man’s family. Crossing guards keep us all safe and deserve to be safe from road violence when they do their essential jobs. The irony of this having occurred on School Crossing Guard Day is not lost on me. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Any hit-and-run death is an outrage, but we hold a special place in our heart for crossing guards. We all need to do better. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

It may sound shocking to hear a crossing guard was critically injured in a hit and run by the driver of a black Ford F-150 - but honestly if you've been paying attention at all you're probably not that shocked. That's why we demand better - for our kids, their protectors, and all our neighbours.

This is the kind of joy that #KidicalMassHfx wants you to know is possible.

Happy to see women recognized for their expertise and contributions towards better cities. Very proud of our own Cassie Smith, VP + founder of Kidical Mass Ottawa. Hats off to Koko Agborsangaya (Black Girls Biking NCR), Jill Wiggle (CAWI) in Ottawa & a wink to Rebecca Denley in Yellowknife (hi!).

A 5-year-old was struck by a driver outside a school in Barrhaven and is in serious but stable condition at CHEO. Councillor Hill calls for traffic immediate calming - but voted for a budget with no Safer Roads Ottawa capital funding after 2027. #ottcity www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

We've allowed the spaces our children visit everyday to be taken away from them and devoted to motor vehicle chaos. There is a better way and it starts with support and belief in school streets. 📷: La Place De L’Ange-Cornu, Permanent School Street in Montreal c/o @greencommunities.bsky.social

To prep for tonight's meeting we've tallied up our best estimates of how many people have participated so far across our 10 events throughout the city. Who has a guess? 🔮

Reminder! Thursday evening we're chatting plans to get kids on bikes 😁

Kidical Mass Ottawa is getting ready for another season of joy, connection, and being the future we want to see. Learn more about the movement and how you can get involved. Volunteers of every kind make this joyful event happen - we want to hear from you. visionzeroottawa.ca/newsletter/

This is an important point. How often do you see people stepping out in front of behind vehicles blocking the way. That's much harder to do if you're travelling with kids (or have low/no vision, use a mobility aid or other reasons for requiring clear passage).

The days are getting longer, the tulips are germinating under the snow, and Kidical Mass Ottawa is getting ready for another season of joy, connection, and being the future we want to see. Learn more about the movement and how you can get involved at our upcoming planning meeting. 1/2

New episode! Cara talks to Reece Martin of @RMTrasit on why our transit systems often fail families, and how we can fix them. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watc...

Our streets are built for #cars and adults, leaving no safe space for a child's independence to grow. 🚗➜❌ Read to learn how we can collectively redesign streets and offer a way for children to reclaim their #freedom

Safe school streets shouldn't be a luxury or a special "pilot project" we have to beg for—they should be the default setting for every child in our city.

I wonder if they considered spending $12.30 of their candy money on taking transit instead 😶‍🌫️ This city does not work for so many people, and certainly not for young people.

So here’s the epitome of #Autowa’s car-centric nature and the need to create walkable communities, where a 13 year-old can get his candy fix without stealing the family car for a sugar-deprived joyride down Strandherd.

When you build a world where kids can't walk anywhere to get candy this is a natural outcome. Very glad everyone is okay. This is very scary. 😬

Youth Independent Mobility should really be a key metric in a city's success. We all win.

Ottawa has so many schools directly on arteries rather than 1 block off arteries like the city I was a teen in. Jeanne d'Arc was planned as a traffic mover but has 2 elementary schools and a high school within about 5 blocks. Kids lose with these conflicted designs.

Courage should come from our councillors not our children; we are in the way of them living. @tomflood.bsky.social @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

To make it safer for kids to play outdoors and independently parents need to demand that cities build infrastructure and public spaces that keeps them safe from drivers (touched on in this podcast). That's what #KidicalMass is all about. Kids have a right to the city and a need to play.

Too true 😞 But - it doesn't have to be. Join us in demanding better for kids. #KidicalMass

Fun winter bike alert! Join us for our first Winter Coffee & Bike Chat. Bring your mug, sip, connect and talk bikes. Thursday, December 11, 7-8:30am Bayview LRT Station It’s a date! See you there. ☕️❄️🙂🚲🙂❄️☕️ Coffee courtesy of @letsgocargo.bsky.social

❄️ Are you winter cargo-bike curious (or enthusiast)? ❄️ Check out this chat and some cool bikes!

For residents of OCH communities, owning a bike can be life-changing. A bike can help them get to work & run errands. This week, Brookfield is matching all donations up to $5,000. That means more bikes & more independence Donate today: https://acahhplr.donorsupport.co/page/FUNHFLKZEQB #Ottawa

Feeling a little chilly today? We’ve got a great idea for you. How about planning a kidical mass ride in your neighbourhood for next spring? We can help. Greater Avalon Community Association did one this fall. See their story. bikeottawa.ca/2025/11/20/g...

Want updates about the #BikeBus movement? Sign up for updates at BikeBusWorld.org go all the way to the bottom. @bikebusworld.bsky.social

SAVE THE DATE 📅 December 2nd 6:30-8:30pm 👇Join the Vision Zero Ottawa project! schoolstreetsottawa.ca/day-zero-of-...

Maybe we should start seriously figuring out how we can avoid driving as much as possible. We are killing children and destroying the life support system for all future generations. Perhaps maybe we can drive less?

📣DYK Speed Cameras revenues go to 100’s of road safety improvements in Ottawa? 📸Safety Cameras keep communities safe from speeders and turns their fines in to much needed road improvements 🚨Community and school zone safety is not cancellable. Have your say schoolstreetsottawa.ca/get-involved...