Community Association
Jul 25
It was a real pleasure to sit down with Ben Durham on the “Wheels and Beyond” podcast. The conversation started off with the interesting way we connected through his sister, Jamie, who happens to be a colleague of mine. It was reassuring to learn I wasn’t the only one doing the daily …
Permanent link to this article: https://lesscar.ca/2025/07/25/rob-on-the-wheels-and-beyond-podcast-with-ben-durham/#new_tab
Jul 24
Today, we’re going to talk a bit about local buses in Orleans. With the LRT extension just starting to peek over the horizon, it’s a great time to investigate how we can make sure our transit system is actually a viable alternative to driving for enough people that it’s worth making it great. For a …
Permanent link to this article: https://theneworleans.ca/2025/07/24/taking-transit-in-orleans-from-a-drag-to-a-dream/#new_tab
Jul 19
I often find myself talking with friends and neighbours about simple, temporary solutions for the rather, ahem, uninspiring active transportation routes we frequently find in Orleans. Look, I get it. There are grand plans, often tucked away in some corner of the city of Ottawa website, to eventually build safe and accessible infrastructure. But “eventually” …
Permanent link to this article: https://theneworleans.ca/2025/07/19/a-simple-solution-to-safely-cross-orleans-blvd-lets-experiment/#new_tab
Jul 15
Photo by Alex P on Pexels.com In Orleans, the car is king. It’s the default mode of transport for groceries, school runs, and even that quick trip for coffee. We often focus on the big-picture issues of car dependency – traffic, land use, emissions. But what if shifting away from the car, even …
Permanent link to this article: https://lesscar.ca/2025/07/15/beyond-the-pump-how-a-less-car-dependent-life-could-boost-your-happiness-and-your-wallet-in-orleans/#new_tab
Jun 16
Laura Dudas has asked the Convent Glen Orleans Wood (CGOW) Community Association to encourage residents who do not feel safe cycling on Orleans Boulevard (especially across the 174 overpass) to let her know. Your voice is needed to help move this project forward.
Permanent link to this article: https://bikeottawa.ca/2025/06/13/orleans-boulevard-safe-cycling-infrastructure-community-feedback/#new_tab
May 29
Matthieu Gagnon was injured in a serious collision between his bicycle and a pick-up truck on a busy roadway in April. Photo by JEAN LEVAC /POSTMEDIA The Crash On April 7, while riding on Beechwood to get to work, I suddenly ended up in an ambulance with no recollection of how I got there. According to the …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/reflections-as-a-road-victim
May 28
Matthieu Gagnon, Vice-President A couple of weeks ago, after the fatality on Innes Boulevard, a journalist reached out to our association to get a community perspective on the collision, which led to this piece by that journalist on the road safety issues of stroads like Innes. I wanted to take the opportunity to …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/the-problems-with-st-joseph
May 20
As part of the latest round of consultations for Ottawa’s updated Transportation Master Plan in April and early May, the city was looking for feedback on its priorities for road projects (including active transportation infrastructure). The Community Association continues to endorse the prioritization of Orleans Blvd as an active transportation corridor, and especially as a …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/letter-to-the-city-of-ottawa-about-orleans-blvd
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