Will your city councilor and mayor be cycling supporters after the October 25, 2010 municipal election ?

In October, 2010, you have the chance to change Ottawa City Council and Ottawa-area school boards to be more aware of and friendly to cyclists.

Now is your chance to work with CfSC to encourage candidates in the election to support cycling programs and facilities throughout the city. This has been done successfully in previous elections: for example, see the story about the 1988 campaign here.

But how do you determine that? Citizens for Safe Cycling has developed a "platform" covering major cycling issues – everything from major on-road projects to education to bike theft to parking. Talk to candidates at the door and all-candidates meetings and ask them what they think of these issues, and whether they're willing to commit tax dollars to improving cycling conditions in these areas.

And we'll be asking candidates about the platform as well. We'll be sending letters to each candidate, asking them to endorse the platform, and posting their responses here.

Want more information? Contact CfSC.