Harmer Bridge Replacement: Lack of Clear Policy
For 55 years, the Harmer bridge over the Queensway served walking and cycling citizens on both sides of the Queensway, but this month it will […]
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New pathways Along Hospital Link in Altavista-Riverview
Although the Hospital Link is not completely finished yet, I decided to go out and take a look recently. The weather was finally a pleasant […]
I Cycled with an Astronaut through Downtown Ottawa
Wednesday June 27, I got a phone call from the office of the Governor General of Canada.: if I would like to join GG Julie […]
The K&P Trail in Kingston, Ontario
Summary During a stay in Kingston, I explored the city’s waterfront and the K&P Trail. A lovely 30 km route that touches on many different […]
Trillium Pathway Design Watered Down
Probably about half a decade ago, Karen and I were driving in our car, turning on to Prince of Wales at Dow’s Lake Pavillion. We […]
The incredible service of the Dutch railways to return my backpack within three hours
Last Saturday I took the train of the Dutch Railways (NS) from a small town north of Leiden to Aardenhout south of Haarlem. It is […]
Ring-and-Post to appear at Ottawa Bus Stops
It is still fairly new for Ottawa, but I see gradual changes coming: cycling to a bus stop or a transport hub. I have been […]
The downside of el cheapo free bike lights
Bike Ottawa, Safer Roads Ottawa and others have been handing out free bike lights for many years now. As I often volunteer, somehow I always […]
Children’s Book “The Yellow Bicycle” Looking for Crowdfunding
Last November I went to the ACT Conference in Mississauga, Ontario. At one of the break-out sessions, I listened to a Pecha Kucha series (I […]
Ottawa’s inner greenbelt bike commute approaches 5%
Ottawa is a large place. We have a photo of my wife’s father standing in front of a row of brand new houses. The trees […]