Ecology OttawaCategory: Complete Streets
Ottawa’s Transit Fares From a Global Perspective
Due to a motion passed by the Transportation Committee and City Council in November of 2012, OCTranspo fares increased yet again on July 1, 2013. Ottawa’s ever increasing fares have led to the city’s decline as a sustainable city in…
Read MoreA false dichotomy: Heritage vs cyclists
The Planning Committee on June 25th carried a motion to save and relocate two historic buildings (previously on the path to demolition) at 273, 275-79 Sussex Drive, as they make way for a redesigned road that is to include wider footpaths…
Read MoreAre Our Streets Safe and Accessible? A Walking and Cycling Audit of Lowertown
Making streets safer for people, not just cars should be a city priority according the Lowertown Community Association and Ecology Ottawa. An “active transportation” audit – evaluating walking, cycling, skateboarding and wheelchair use in Lowertown – will take place Wednesday June…
Read MoreThe Battle for Elgin Street Sidewalks- Patios, Pedestrians, and Motorists
The Transportation Committee discussed creating patios at 216, 292, 296, and 360 Elgin Street (Item 7) on June 5. While these proposed patios on Elgin Street would undoubtedly enliven the city street, they would also limit sidewalk space available for…
Read MoreA Petition for Pedestrians
At the June 5 Transportation Committee meeting Councillor Hubley proposed a motion (Additional Item) in light of the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario’s report entitled Pedestrian Death Review- A Review of All Accidental Pedestrian Deaths in Ontario from January…
Read MoreCommunity Groups, Citizens Mobilize to Voice Strong Support for Complete Streets
Media invited to info session and campaign launch March 26 at the University of Ottawa March 25, 2013 (Ottawa, ON)–Ecology Ottawa and a variety of community organizations are mobilizing their supporters and citizens across the city to voice support for…
Read MoreCouncil Watch on Downtown Moves and Transportation Committee March 4th
By Aya Helal The Transportation Committee meeting held on March 4th was kicked off by new chair Councillor Keith Egli. The hot topic of the month was the Downtown Moves study. Downtown Moves is an Urban Design and Transportation Study…
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