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Apr 30
10 Ways to Reduce Car Dependence in Ottawa
By focusing on active mobility and becoming a transit-first city, Ottawa has enormous potential to shift away from car dependence by reorienting infrastructure, policy, and land use toward walking, cycling, and transit. Below are ten revolutionary interventions that could reshape how Ottawa moves—dramatically reducing car mode share and making sustainable options the default choice for …
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Apr 29
Who Are Bike Lanes For?
Matthieu Gagnon, Vice-President There has been a lot of talk about bike lanes recently because the province got involved in municipal affairs with Bill 212. I have also been expecting plans for bike lanes on and near Orléans Boulevard between the river and Notre-Dame for a long time. Whenever I post something on Facebook, …
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Apr 29
Injured For a Driver’s Convenience
Matthieu Gagnon, Vice-President On April 7, 2025, as I was riding to work from Orléans, I was cut off by a vehicle at Beechwood and Acacia. I am not sure exactly what happened since the collision robbed me of those memories. However, I do know that someone decided to turn left without making sure the …
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Apr 29
Ideas For A More Green and Resilient City
Engage Ottawa just launched a new wave of public consultations on making the city more green and resilient. I’m sure I won’t be pitching any new ideas, but I went through the exercise of putting together a few key thoughts on this. Go ahead and steal any of these ideas when you …
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Apr 24
The Beat – Heart of Orleans Newsletter – April 24, 2025
The Beat is your guide to the vibrant pulse of our community. It is dedicated to fostering a thriving and connected business district. We aim to showcase the diverse array of businesses, events and initiatives that make our neighbourhood a dynamic and welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike.
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Apr 21
Rethinking Spring Cleaning
Photo Source By Chantal Boudreau, Environment Committee Spring is finally here, and with it comes Spring Cleaning! Here are 10 spring cleaning activities to help make the most of your efforts while supporting the environment! Leave the leaves! Did you know that pollinators native to Ontario overwinter in our gardens and …
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Apr 16
Sprints and Marathons: What Track Meets Can Teach Us About Cars, Bikes, and Better Cities
When we talk about city planning and transportation, the conversation often turns into a battle of extremes—cars versus bikes, highways versus bike lanes, speed versus sustainability. But maybe we’re framing the issue all wrong. What if, instead of pitting one against the other, we thought of our transportation network the way we think about a …
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