New Urban Parkette for Ottawa
Reading Time: 5 minutesChaudière Island in the Ottawa river is now partially being built up, but at the western tip a small new park was recently opened, as well as a new connection from the NCC pathways.
Cycling in Ottawa
When are the NCC bikedays? Everything in 1 handy cycling planner
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe NCC’s info on bike days and parkways open for active transportation is somewhat scattered in different locations. I reorganized the data for an easier overview.
Temporary travel ban: No cycling in Quebec for Ontarians
Reading Time: 5 minutesJust before Ontario closed its border for Quebeckers, we took a last trip to enjoy the Gatineau pathways. We came back with cheese and dessert in our panniers.
Ottawa City budget for Active Transportation challenge to figure out
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe convoluted #ottCity budget for Active Transportation hard to figure out. But here is an attempt to find the millions. I took a look at the budget for 2021 and tried to make an educated guess.
People for Bikes Collects Data for Promising City Rating Score
Reading Time: 6 minutesPeople for Bikes is an American cycling organization that looks to Canada too for input for their annual city rating score. Read more on his data driven initiative.
New 13.5 million dollar Harmer Bridge in pictures
Reading Time: 4 minutesNew Hans blog post: Ottawa replaced the Harmer bridge and en passant changed its name to Jackie Holzman bridge. Here are the photos including a cool before/after slider
First Ottawa’s Pathway Pocket Map Version is on line
Reading Time: 6 minutesI created a map that shows a a network of connected pathways in Ottawa with nodes at important intersections and points of interest.
How Bad Rules Affect Our Road to Vision Zero
Reading Time: 10 minutesCarling 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….
Cycling the New Nepean Trail in Ottawa
Reading Time: 8 minutesNew Hans post: it’s been a long time coming but finally the Nepean Trail in Ottawa is ready. Let’s have a look how it has been executed. With many photos.
Northern Section MUP along Confederation Line open
Reading Time: 3 minutesNew Hans blog post: new stretch of pathway opened between Laurier Ave and Ottawa U. Let’s have a look at this interesting connection.