E-scooters in Ottawa
E-Scooters have made it to Ottawa. I read up on it and here is a bit of background, pros and cons and what it cost…..
Advocacy
Ottawa’s Multi Use Pathway Pocket Map Version
I created a map that shows a a network of connected pathways in Ottawa with nodes at important intersections and points of interest.
Closed parks major blow for suburban kids
The longer it takes, the harder it becomes for people to stick to the rules, says social psychologist Tom Postmes, connected to the university in Groningen (big bike city btw), Netherlands in an on line article on Dutch news site NOS.nl. He continues by explaining that “on one hand the usually bold and libertarian Dutch have been following the rules [Read more…]
Transit in the “2-meter economy”
New Hans blog: how does the future of transit look like in the “2-meter economy”
Bike Infrastructure at LRT East End Stage 2 looks promising but more needs to be done
Cycling Infrastructure at LRT East End Stage 2 in Ottawa looks promising but more needs to be done. Lets take a look.
How Rules Affect Our Road to Vision Zero
Carling Ave at Burke St is a very dangerous crossing in the @NCC_CCN #ottbike and #ottwalk pathway system. Despite several advocacy attempts, someone likely has to die on this #ottcity road before things will change….
Protect your bike in 5 minutes: 529 Garage
529 Garage is a database in which you can register your bike. Ottawa Police has access to it to search in it when they find bikes they think are stolen.
New Billings Bridge Underpass Partly Avoids Dangerous Intersection
For many years the Bank Street – Riverside intersection in Ottawa was (and still is) considered one of the worst intersections, with many collisions happening annually. It is an ugly part of post war suburban design with way too much road. The entire area between the railway track and the Rideau River is unsightly and dangerous for all road users. [Read more…]
Upcoming Hans on the Bike Presentations in May 2019
As May approaches I am sharing two upcoming dates for cycling presentations: one for Jane’s Walk and one for the Ottawa Public Library. Hope to see you there.
Toronto’s international bicycle show
Some impressions from the Toronto international bike show last month, the “world’s largest consumer bicycle show”. Lots of road bikes, but also some other interesting nuggets. #ottbike