Remember this one? “Humans aren’t very efficient movers—until you put us on a bicycle, when we become some of the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom.” Proven science via Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social #CityMakingMath

This is a wonderful article extolling how good it is to walk or cycle and how it makes you much more in touch with your surroundings than in a hermetically sealed car isolated from the world. HT @ppushbike.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

🎉 🚲️ Bikes are back on VIA Rail!! 🚲️ 🎉 We love to see such a popular option brought back for travellers, though we're a bit disappointed that it took so long. Read more from VIA: media.viarail.ca/en/press-rel... 📸 Jeangagnon Wikimedia

I agree that framing this conversation as "mobility" is important, because it should also be about "active mobility," as 🚶‍♀️🚲♿ is the feeder network for 🚌🚈. Transit users need safe sidewalks, intersections, and a connected network of mobility lanes to make public transit successful. #Ottawa

These signs. 🤦 Even after accessibility and safety upgrades at this intersection. I mean, they even contravene the HTA, which requires motorists to yield to pedestrians at unmarked crosswalks. I really hope there is a culture shift after the next municipal election wrt improving🚶‍♀️♿🚲 mobility.🤞🤞

Conversation in the office today: "Who was lucky and got the long-form census?!" ☺️

CSV Architects is joining us as the Hop on Bikes sponsor for our 2026 Annual Charity Golf Tournament, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. 🚲⛳ Their generosity is helping us putt (pun intended) more bikes into the hands of kids who need them. Thank you CSV Architects for going the extra mile! #Ottawa

Ottawa claiming we can’t have school streets because *waves hands* “resources” but all we would need to start with is a bunch of concrete planters. Cars can go around or turn around. It’s not actually that hard. It just takes prioritizing kids over cars and convenience.

1/2 Last Saturday, we kicked off our first Hop on Bikes event of the year, distributing 54 refurbished bikes to kids living in @och-lco.bsky.social. Each bike represents more than just a ride; it’s mobility and independence, yes, but also the chance to just be a kid and enjoy your childhood. #Ottawa

Question for Ottawa people: the terrible death of a crossing guard last month in Barrhaven. I saw some people say there was a (removed) speed camera there, but as far as I can tell it was some distance away and a stretch to say it was the same place. (Same culture etc of course). True?

“The Elbows Up for Climate campaign launched today with an open letter signed by more than 100 mayors and councillors from coast to coast to coast, urging all party leaders to advance Canada’s economic and climate security through five bold, and achievable actions.” #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis

Absolutely love seeing this. 🤩 A delivery vehicle that makes sense in an urban setting.💪 #Purolator #Ottawa

Good morning Ottawa. Bonjour Ottawa.

Short sighted move: ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/canada-...

Yesterday, running errands in parts of #Ottawa I'm rarely in, reminded me how much I love the Cycling Guide app! It routed me on low stress pathways and residential streets, and when at my destination near an industrial park, the colour coding told me it was time to hop on the sidewalk. #Ottbike

These are the results of Doug giving 💲💲💲 to his buddies to build and widen highways (only to create more car congestion BTW). There are no financial challenges. It's just #priorities. #InducedCongestion #Healthcare

The best quote so far from the Artemis II splashdown commentary: "They are all green." 🤢 Quickly followed up by a chuckle and clarification that they are all ok!😂 #CanadaInSpace

I find it bonkers that @en.ottawa.ca still does this at all hours of the night. Leaf blowing...the sidewalks. 🧐 #ClimateEmergency #NoisePollution

It's nice when newspapers use photos of normal every-day people riding bicycles as "just a normal thing to do". it normalizes the idea that cycling is something anyone can do, for transportation, for getting around the city without the financial (& emotional!) cost of driving a car).

"Cycling represents one of the most energy-efficient forms of transport ever invented, allowing humans to travel faster and farther while using less energy than walking or running." #bicycles #cycling ☺️🚲

To quote @tomflood.bsky.social, “Pilot road to be removed, not enough uptake says City - Drivers encouraged to check city website for alternative car routes and future road opportunities.”

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."

Had a recent conversation where #activetransportation was framed as a "nice to have" vs #publictransit as "essential." It would be great if trains or buses pulled up outside everyone's front door, but that is rare. 🚲👨‍🦼🚶‍♀️facilities are the BACKBONE of any public system. It's how people reach 🚌🚈.

This past week's federal announcement to protect natural spaces across the country was amazing! 😍🌳 One part of this plan was 15 new national urban parks! Maybe the Queen Elizabeth National Urban Park WILL become reality?! 😲

Good morning Ottawa. Bonjour Ottawa.

Trans lunar injection burn 🚀🤠

Widening of Parkdale Ave? 😵‍💫 Wut the.....

Hot Tips🔥 Drivers: pay when you park Also, City: make it easier for drivers to pay. One app, no machines. Paid parking is good for drivers, businesses, and the City.

Sweeping on Scott St mobility lanes done! 🚲🧹 #ottbike

Driving is subsidized enough. Instead, start diverting taxes into a mobility fund to build capacity with public and active transportation across Canada. 🚲👨‍🦼🚶‍♀️ #CanPoli #BuildForTheFuture

Great bike racks in #Westboro! #ottbike

The Carruthers contraflow bike lane was busy today! Painted contraflow bike lanes should be protected with pin curbs to prevent drivers from parking - even if it's a low volume street. Being forced to bike into oncoming traffic is scary stuff 😲🚲 #ottbike

A newsletter from a councillor who cares about this city. ☺️🚶‍♀️👨‍🦼🚲 #Ottawa

WATCH: Whether you love cars or hate cars, you should watch this new video and better understand the truth about the real costs & consequences of too many cars in our cities, and the car dependency many of us live in. You might find it hard to watch, but watch it to the end anyway. Via #NotJustBikes

Money in money out, right? Can we not be insulating ourselves from economic events by shifting our spending priorities that are high risk or know will be very costly: ~$400M Lansdowne, road widenings and future ongoing costs, sprawl and maintaining that infrastructure. Spend wisely vs status quo?

Winter Cycling Network Conditions 6-7am ❄️🚲 Trillium Path: Ice patches PoW: Ice patches Rideau Canal Eastern Path: Ice patches Hog's Back: Ice patches(sections 50% width) Brookfield: Ice patches #ottbiketraffic

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Winter Cycling Network Conditions 7-8am ❄️🚲 Trillium Path: Bare PoW: Bare Rideau Canal Eastern Path: Bare Hog's Back: Bare (sections 50% width) Brookfield: Bare #ottbiketraffic

New from me @envirocentre.bsky.social: Bike share is a proven solution in cities across Canada and would help solve challenges in Ottawa too. #OttBike #OttTransit #OttCity #OttPoli

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/...

China stepping in to help Cuba with solar and wind.

Wow, whoever the Glebe BIA hired for their retail analysis really knows what they're talking about! They directly tell the BIA that the on-street parking on Bank Street is not needed for local businesses, and that there are plenty of available spaces around that are cheaper to use!

This is a great start. Hopefully it will lead to full-time bus lanes this entire stretch to improve mobility for residents and boost access to local businesses! ☺️🚌 #Ottawa #PublicTransport

Winter Cycling Network Conditions 7-8am ❄️🚲 Trillium Path: Snow patches PoW: Light snow cover Rideau Canal Eastern Path: Light snow cover Hog's Back: Light snow cover Brookfield: Light snow cover #ottbiketraffic

New Angus Reid Institute data finds 'three-in-five' Canadians changing behaviour as fuel costs rise cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/new...

“By allowing single-occupant vehicles to use HOV lanes during off-peak hours, we would help to induce more car traffic to keep drivers from moving across the province, so they can spend more time in traffic and less time with their families and friends.” #ONPoli

Winter Cycling Network Conditions 7-8am ❄️🚲 Trillium Path: Bare Dow's Lake: Bare Rideau Canal Eastern Path: Bare Hog's Back: Sections ice Brookfield: Ice patches #ottbiketraffic

Motonormativity is an unconscious cognitive bias where society views private car ownership and usage as the default, necessary, and normal, often overlooking the negative impacts on public health, safety, and the environment.

#Montreal and #Ottawa both received the same PriceWaterhouseCoopers study outlining how they could revitalize their downtowns post-pandemic. City of Ottawa this week: we are canceling pedestrianization plans in Byward Market. City of Montreal: Hold my beer. thewalrus.ca/montreal-kic...

“A city’s creativity doesn’t depend on cars. That’s the 20th century. We’re in the 21st.”— Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo. No matter what happens in the Paris election in 4 days, the world’s cities owe @annehidalgo.bsky.social a huge debt of gratitude. The boldest, most inspiring mayor I’ve seen.