Patrick
@obike.ca
I run a map website of Ottawa's future cycling infrastructure:
Obike.ca
Obike.ca
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OC Transpos projected budget is like $930M this year. It'd also cost about $1M to bring back 5m Line 1 headways during off-peak. $2M to notably make the service better. This is the City of nickle-and-diming things we need, while handing developers $500M because said businessmen suck at business.
Extending OC Transpo transfer window could cost nearly $1 million, staff say
Extending OC Transpo transfer window could cost nearly $1 million, staff say
Extending the OC Transpo transfer window an additional 30 minutes would cost Ottawa’s transit service nearly $1 million in lost revenue, according to staff.
bit.ly
November 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM
OC Transpos projected budget is like $930M this year. It'd also cost about $1M to bring back 5m Line 1 headways during off-peak. $2M to notably make the service better. This is the City of nickle-and-diming things we need, while handing developers $500M because said businessmen suck at business.
@octranspo.com @somersetward.bsky.social
We have lifted the bench at Pimisi plaza back up onto it's plinth that has been knocked over since winter, you can cancel work order #41656448
We have lifted the bench at Pimisi plaza back up onto it's plinth that has been knocked over since winter, you can cancel work order #41656448
October 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
@octranspo.com @somersetward.bsky.social
We have lifted the bench at Pimisi plaza back up onto it's plinth that has been knocked over since winter, you can cancel work order #41656448
We have lifted the bench at Pimisi plaza back up onto it's plinth that has been knocked over since winter, you can cancel work order #41656448
#ottbike I have officially released a new version of my Ottawa cycle map website Obike.ca
You are now able to click on projects for more information, it will highlight the project scope, along with displaying a preview image. Can then also view a project page with images and designs of the project
You are now able to click on projects for more information, it will highlight the project scope, along with displaying a preview image. Can then also view a project page with images and designs of the project
Obike
Ottawa's future cycling infrastructure mapped, now with project pages with design documents and images
Obike.ca
September 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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OC Transpo is discussing potentially cutting off-peak Line 2 and 4 service to as low as every 30 minutes in response to council asking Line 2 and 4 to start at 5 AM.
Let your councilor know so we can avoid a repeat of last year’s Line 1 cuts and not fall down the public transit death spiral.
Let your councilor know so we can avoid a repeat of last year’s Line 1 cuts and not fall down the public transit death spiral.
September 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
OC Transpo is discussing potentially cutting off-peak Line 2 and 4 service to as low as every 30 minutes in response to council asking Line 2 and 4 to start at 5 AM.
Let your councilor know so we can avoid a repeat of last year’s Line 1 cuts and not fall down the public transit death spiral.
Let your councilor know so we can avoid a repeat of last year’s Line 1 cuts and not fall down the public transit death spiral.
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Great message from St. Catherine's Mayor Mat Siscoe at the final AMO panel. "We don't need wider highways to address congestion in Ontario. We need more rail." Ottawa, meet the Beachburg Rail Corridor. I'm going to be talking about this a lot over the coming months.
August 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Great message from St. Catherine's Mayor Mat Siscoe at the final AMO panel. "We don't need wider highways to address congestion in Ontario. We need more rail." Ottawa, meet the Beachburg Rail Corridor. I'm going to be talking about this a lot over the coming months.
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As a parent I would prefer a park that doesn't reinforce motonormativity, remind us of the constant threat of vehicles to our current and future safety, and "subtly reflect the BMW logo".
Have your say: engage.ottawa.ca/proposed-new...
Have your say: engage.ottawa.ca/proposed-new...
August 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
As a parent I would prefer a park that doesn't reinforce motonormativity, remind us of the constant threat of vehicles to our current and future safety, and "subtly reflect the BMW logo".
Have your say: engage.ottawa.ca/proposed-new...
Have your say: engage.ottawa.ca/proposed-new...
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The cyclist got hit at the exact same intersection I was about to bike by, it could have been me. We need to consider banning right on red in all downtown intersections. You shouldn’t be taking your life in your hands every time you walk or cycle. A woman got killed crossing the street a block away.
July 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The cyclist got hit at the exact same intersection I was about to bike by, it could have been me. We need to consider banning right on red in all downtown intersections. You shouldn’t be taking your life in your hands every time you walk or cycle. A woman got killed crossing the street a block away.
@octranspo.com @gordonfoodservice.bsky.social @ottawabylaw.bsky.social
A Gordon Food Services truck was parked on top of an LRT air vent this morning. I spoke with the driver who refused to move and didnt seem to understand the potential dangers. I informed nearby special constables, who drove away
A Gordon Food Services truck was parked on top of an LRT air vent this morning. I spoke with the driver who refused to move and didnt seem to understand the potential dangers. I informed nearby special constables, who drove away
July 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
@octranspo.com @gordonfoodservice.bsky.social @ottawabylaw.bsky.social
A Gordon Food Services truck was parked on top of an LRT air vent this morning. I spoke with the driver who refused to move and didnt seem to understand the potential dangers. I informed nearby special constables, who drove away
A Gordon Food Services truck was parked on top of an LRT air vent this morning. I spoke with the driver who refused to move and didnt seem to understand the potential dangers. I informed nearby special constables, who drove away
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A driver struck a young child on a bike yesterday evening in Stittsville. The second serious bike collision in our community in less than a week. Something has to change here.
New post from me:
"30 ways to make streets safer"
open.substack.com/pub/glengowe...
A list of things that we can do – big and small, short- and long-term, in our neighbourhood and in our culture at large – to improve road safety in the community.
"30 ways to make streets safer"
open.substack.com/pub/glengowe...
A list of things that we can do – big and small, short- and long-term, in our neighbourhood and in our culture at large – to improve road safety in the community.
July 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A driver struck a young child on a bike yesterday evening in Stittsville. The second serious bike collision in our community in less than a week. Something has to change here.
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This Friday, July 11 at 6 p.m. the #Ottbike and #Ottwalk community will place ghost shoes in Marion Dewar Plaza City Hall to mark another senseless death from road violence, stupid red tape, and dangerous infrastructure.
All are welcome.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
All are welcome.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Woman hit by pickup truck downtown dies | CBC News
A woman in her 20s who was critically injured when she was hit by a pickup truck Monday afternoon near a crosswalk at Elgin Street and Laurier Avenue W. has died.
www.cbc.ca
July 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This Friday, July 11 at 6 p.m. the #Ottbike and #Ottwalk community will place ghost shoes in Marion Dewar Plaza City Hall to mark another senseless death from road violence, stupid red tape, and dangerous infrastructure.
All are welcome.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
All are welcome.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reminder: Fill out the Byward Market William and Byward Market Square survey.
Push for fully pedestrianizing Byward Market Square instead of just seasonal closures. (and worth mentioning the rest of the market too!)
engage.ottawa.ca/bywardmarket...
Push for fully pedestrianizing Byward Market Square instead of just seasonal closures. (and worth mentioning the rest of the market too!)
engage.ottawa.ca/bywardmarket...
Revitalizing Public Space in the ByWard Market
You've made memories here. Now be part of what comes next! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ William Street and ByWard Market Square street re...
engage.ottawa.ca
July 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Reminder: Fill out the Byward Market William and Byward Market Square survey.
Push for fully pedestrianizing Byward Market Square instead of just seasonal closures. (and worth mentioning the rest of the market too!)
engage.ottawa.ca/bywardmarket...
Push for fully pedestrianizing Byward Market Square instead of just seasonal closures. (and worth mentioning the rest of the market too!)
engage.ottawa.ca/bywardmarket...
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If you're planning to bike to LeBreton Flats for Canada Day it looks like there will be parking on Wellington Street near Mill Street Brew Pub.
Just spotted this sign at the Pimisi Station bike racks (they were at max capacity early last year so this is great to see!)
#OttBike #OttCity
Just spotted this sign at the Pimisi Station bike racks (they were at max capacity early last year so this is great to see!)
#OttBike #OttCity
June 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Hey @ncc-ccn.bsky.social,
My kids and I felt super unsafe crossing the Champlain. What happened to the concrete barriers? We crossed in comfort last year, but those flexisticks do not protect us. Are bikelanes for everyone or not? Are you looking after everyone or just those in cars?
#ottbike
My kids and I felt super unsafe crossing the Champlain. What happened to the concrete barriers? We crossed in comfort last year, but those flexisticks do not protect us. Are bikelanes for everyone or not? Are you looking after everyone or just those in cars?
#ottbike
June 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Hey @ncc-ccn.bsky.social,
My kids and I felt super unsafe crossing the Champlain. What happened to the concrete barriers? We crossed in comfort last year, but those flexisticks do not protect us. Are bikelanes for everyone or not? Are you looking after everyone or just those in cars?
#ottbike
My kids and I felt super unsafe crossing the Champlain. What happened to the concrete barriers? We crossed in comfort last year, but those flexisticks do not protect us. Are bikelanes for everyone or not? Are you looking after everyone or just those in cars?
#ottbike
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Oh this is horrible. 😭
" the boy who died was coming from R. Tait McKenzie Public School and was riding a bike at the time of the collision around 3:40 p.m"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
" the boy who died was coming from R. Tait McKenzie Public School and was riding a bike at the time of the collision around 3:40 p.m"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Boy dies after being struck by school bus in Almonte, Ont. | CBC News
The OPP said the child was coming from R. Tait McKenzie Public School and was riding a bike at the time of the collision around 3:40 p.m.
www.cbc.ca
June 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Oh this is horrible. 😭
" the boy who died was coming from R. Tait McKenzie Public School and was riding a bike at the time of the collision around 3:40 p.m"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
" the boy who died was coming from R. Tait McKenzie Public School and was riding a bike at the time of the collision around 3:40 p.m"
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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This is a vital conversation that City of Ottawa needs to have with residents. Through density and property valuation, we see massive discrepancies in tax revenue/hectare across the city. Organizations like @strongtownsottawa.bsky.social make this clear. But there are other discrepancies, too! 1/
Part of Kent Street is up for renewal, and the City of Ottawa is refusing to bury the power lines, saying it’s too expensive.
Just Kent Street brings in as much property taxes as the entire West Carleton-March Ward.
Our city needs to do a better job of rewarding financially productive communities.
Just Kent Street brings in as much property taxes as the entire West Carleton-March Ward.
Our city needs to do a better job of rewarding financially productive communities.
June 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This is a vital conversation that City of Ottawa needs to have with residents. Through density and property valuation, we see massive discrepancies in tax revenue/hectare across the city. Organizations like @strongtownsottawa.bsky.social make this clear. But there are other discrepancies, too! 1/
Cyclist hit on Preston this morning, looks like only light injury luckily, I think they were cut off by a vehicle pulling out of a spot but I didn't see
#ottbike
#ottbike
June 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Cyclist hit on Preston this morning, looks like only light injury luckily, I think they were cut off by a vehicle pulling out of a spot but I didn't see
#ottbike
#ottbike
Hi @ncc-ccn.bsky.social , is there a reason the barrier curbs installed last year on Champlain bridge are not being reinstalled this year?
May 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Hi @ncc-ccn.bsky.social , is there a reason the barrier curbs installed last year on Champlain bridge are not being reinstalled this year?
My bus usage has fallen quite a bit. Living near Preston I am fortunate to have line 2, but for east/west trips the 11 is often quite a slog and the loss of the 85 makes many of my trips now require a transfer or walking all the way to Carling to grab the 85
I’m getting more and more emails from residents complaining about @oc-transpo.bsky.social New Ways to Bus. I got a new category of concern today: the impact these changes are having on health care system. 1/
May 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
My bus usage has fallen quite a bit. Living near Preston I am fortunate to have line 2, but for east/west trips the 11 is often quite a slog and the loss of the 85 makes many of my trips now require a transfer or walking all the way to Carling to grab the 85
Could someone who still has twitter @ the NCC about why we've gone back to just flex posts on the Champlain bridge instead of the barrier curbs? #ottbike
May 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Could someone who still has twitter @ the NCC about why we've gone back to just flex posts on the Champlain bridge instead of the barrier curbs? #ottbike
Sure free service weekend is nice. But I don't really care about the 4$ when I just miss the train and end up waiting 10 mins. It's time to bring back the promised service levels
May 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Sure free service weekend is nice. But I don't really care about the 4$ when I just miss the train and end up waiting 10 mins. It's time to bring back the promised service levels