Ottawa-Gatineau cycling news

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

Dutch cycling expert speaks in Ottawa

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

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.”

Read more: NCC announces successful Bixi trial in Ottawa-Gatineau

 

31 new artist-designed bike racks on Bank Street

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.

Read more: 31 new artist-designed bike racks on Bank Street

   

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