Ottawa cycling news

Ottawa-Gatineau cycling news

News about non-CfSC activities and decisions affecting cyclists in Ottawa-Gatineau.

Bike to Work Week: June 7 to 11, 2010

Sunday, 06 June 2010 23:45

Bike to Work Week is an opportunity to celebrate cycling to work for fun, fitness, and the environment. The week of activities is sponsored by the City of Ottawa TravelWise Program and coordinated by EnviroCentre.

Pledge to cycle to work on one or more of the five days and become eligible for great prizes, including a new bike, cycling gear, CAN-BIKE courses, and gift certificates for Bank Street merchants. Click on the Bike to Work Week logo at www.envirocentre.ca and follow the link to the pledge.

Starting with a launch at City Hall on Monday, June 7 at 10 a.m., there are events happening throughout the week.

On Tuesday, June 8, EnviroCentre will have a Celebration Station set up on the NCC pathway near Lebreton Flats. That morning, CfSC representatives will be on site to answer questions regarding the new Cycling Trends Analysis Project (CTAP).

Join us for a FREE Cycling Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, June 9 at City Hall in the Councillors' Lounge (second floor) at noon. Presented by a certified CAN-BIKE instructor, this presentation will provide information and tips for safe cycling.

On Thursday, June 10 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm there will be a BBQ and fundraiser on Bank Street, between Slater and Laurier. All proceeds will go to the Ottawa Helmets on Kids Initiative. The event includes the Bruce Timmermans Cycling Award Ceremony. The awards will be presented to the 2008 and 2009 winners by the Ambassador of the Netherlands and City officials. There will also be a special presentation by the Just Voices Choir singing their repertoire of cycling songs.

For event information visit www.ottawa.ca/b2ww or contact Elyse McCann This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dutch cycling expert speaks in Ottawa

Thursday, 03 December 2009 13:22

WHEN: Monday, December 7, 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Christ Church Cathedral Hall
420 Sparks Street, Ottawa

Admission to the event is free.

The National Capital Commission (NCC) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands invite the public to attend a presentation on how the city of The Hague has become a world leader in bicycle transportation.

Marie Lemay, Chief Executive Officer of the National Capital Commission (NCC), and His Excellency Wim Geerts, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, will host the event.

The evening’s key note speaker will be Ms. Inge Molenaar, The Hague’s leading expert in cycling infrastructure, who has helped transform The Hague into a bicycle-friendly city. Ms. Molenaar will share her city’s best practices, lessons learned and will answer questions about The Hague’s challenges and successes.

For more information:
http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_content_page.asp?cid=16300-20449-131707&lang=1&bhcp=1

NCC announces successful Bixi trial in Ottawa-Gatineau

Thursday, 24 September 2009 19:00

BIKE SHARE TRIAL RUN COMES TO AN END

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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September 25, 2009

Canada’s Capital Region - The National Capital Commission (NCC), la Ville de Gatineau and the City of Ottawa would like to thank the public that participated and provided comments on the Bike Share system demonstration program this past summer. Four Bike Share Stations with a total of (50) fifty bikes were set up in downtown Gatineau and Ottawa to obtain data for a feasibility study of a larger, permanent service offering.

“We are eagerly anticipating the findings of the feasibility study which will allow us to evaluate whether a broader service can be offered in the Region on a permanent basis,” said Marie Lemay, Chief Executive Officer of the NCC. “A viable and well used bike share system would provide a healthier and greener means of transportation for residents and visitors to Canada’s Capital Region.”

31 new artist-designed bike racks on Bank Street

Monday, 14 September 2009 19:00

Bank Street bike parking

Citizens for Safe Cycling, through its representative John Stevenson, actively participated in the Bank Street rehabilitation project consultations. CfSC consistently advocated for adequate bicycle parking as part of the new street design.

from City of Ottawa

Starting September 15, 2009, the City of Ottawa will install 31 new artist-designed bike racks on Bank Street between Laurier Avenue and Somerset Street as part of the Bank Street North Rehabilitation Project.

The public art bike racks reflect the unique identity and character of the neighbourhood and exhibit the talent and diversity of Ottawa’s artists. As a series, they encourage cycling and movement up and down the street as people explore and discover the clever and exceptional designs and make connections to the vibrant community.

In 2008, the City of Ottawa’s Public Art Program called upon local artists to submit unique designs for cut out stainless steel panels for bicycle racks. Thirty designs by emerging and established artists were chosen, and the artists were awarded an honorarium for their winning designs. Each design will be produced three times to total 90 racks, which will ultimately extend from Laurier Avenue to the Queensway.