Community Association
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 …
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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
Apr 30
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
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, …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/who-are-bike-lanes-for
Apr 29
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/injured-for-a-drivers-convenience
Apr 29
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://lesscar.ca/2025/04/29/ideas-for-a-more-green-and-resilient-city/#new_tab
Apr 16
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://lesscar.ca/2025/04/16/sprints-and-marathons-what-track-meets-can-teach-us-about-cars-bikes-and-better-cities/#new_tab
Apr 12
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Most of us have heard the phrase “Buy Local.” It’s a feel-good reminder that shopping close to home supports small businesses and keeps money circulating in our community. And in Convent Glen – Orléans Wood, we’re lucky to have a growing number of independent shops, markets, and services …
Permanent link to this article: https://cgow.ca/youve-tried-buy-local-next-try-live-local
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