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The Adàwe crossing, a pedestrian and cycling bridge spanning the Rideau River between Donald Street and Somerset Street East, was opened on December 4 with a ceremony attended by Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Mathieu Fleury, Councillor Tobi Nussbaum and community members.
“The new crossing connects the communities of Overbrook and Vanier with Sandy Hill and downtown and was completed six months ahead of schedule,” said Mayor Jim Watson. “This connection is another municipal project that helps transform Ottawa into a more walking- and cycling-friendly city.”
The Adàwe crossing provides an important connection on crosstown bikeway #3. This bikeway will be further improved later this year with the addition of improved cycling and pedestrian facilities on Cyrville Road between Ogilvie Road and Meadowbrook Road. |
Through a traffic calming project on Byron Avenue, City staff are currently collecting feedback on a range of different road design features. Along one or more segments of Byron Avenue between Golden Avenue and Sherbourne Road, the concept of ‘advisory bicycle lanes’ is being considered as one potential feature for the overall plan. While used in other cities, advisory bicycle lanes would be a new type of facility to Ottawa. Similar markings have been used on Fifth Avenue between O’Connor Street and Queen Elizabeth Drive however this design does not reflect the full advisory lane concept. The Byron Avenue proposal differs in that a yellow centerline would not be used and the width of the two-way space would be less than what is traditionally used for two full vehicular lanes. An FAQ is available on the website.
The City is inviting feedback from residents on the measures being considered for Byron Avenue through a survey available from the project website. Following a review of the survey results, staff will present their recommended plan at a public open house in June. For more information please contact Justin Swan. |
For the 2015/2016 winter season, the City began a program to maintain and clear a network of approximately 40km of cycling routes centred on the downtown core. This program is one of the ‘strategic initiatives’ for the 2015-2018 Term of Council. The aim of the City’s winter maintained cycling network is to provide improved conditions for those residents who bike through the winter and to provide transportation choices for residents.
The City is currently conducting a survey to gather feedback on the winter-maintained cycling network and residents are invited to complete the short survey. |
Do you know an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution in the encouragement of cycling in 2015? Take a few minutes and submit a nomination for the 2015 Bruce Timmermans Awards.
Previous winners have been recognized for a variety of individual contributions which include their dedication to the promotion of safe cycling, and inspiring and encouraging new cyclists. Examples of past organizational winners include those who restore old bikes, businesses that provide exemplary cycling facilities and volunteers who arrange cycling trips for others. Nominations close on April 22, 2016. |
In late 2015 the City completed the
installation of two new traffic signals on major arterial roads to provide a safer crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. Crosswalks and crossrides were installed on Carling Avenue at the O-Train station, and Bronson Avenue at the intersection with Bronson Place.
The crossing of Carling Avenue was opened along with an extension of the Trillium multi-use pathway on December 18 with Mayor Watson, Councillor McKenney, Councillor Leiper and Dr. Mark Kristmanson (chief executive officer of the National Capital Commission) in attendance. The traffic signals provide a safer way for people walking, riding bikes and taking transit to cross Carling Avenue at a heavily-desired location. |
In December 2015 construction on the first phase of Robert Grant Avenue, a major north-south arterial road in Fernbank, was completed. As part of the first phase of construction cycle tracks, high quality raised cycling facilities, have been constructed set-back from the road between Fernbank Road and the new extension of Abbott Street. At almost 1.4km long, Robert Grant Avenue represents the longest segment of cycle track constructed by the City to date. Robert Grant Avenue will form a main north-south route through the Fernbank community and is designated as an arterial main street with a variety of mixed-uses. |
In January 2016, construction started on Phase 1 of the Carp River Restoration Project (CRRP) between Richardson Side Road and Highway 417. The full restoration project involves the realignment of the existing watercourse and the construction of one habitat pond and nine wet meadows with scenic viewing features, planting and landscaping. The CRRP will also construct multi-use pathways in the Carp River corridor along with five bridge crossings of the Carp River, Poole and Feedmill Creeks. Phase 1 of the project, expected to be completed by spring 2017, will include a multi-use pathway between the intersection of Terry Fox Drive and Richardson Side Road, and the planned extension of Campeau Drive. Connections to the new residential communities on the west side of the Carp River are also proposed.
The later stages of the project, south of Highway 417, are expected to begin in early 2017 with the entire project planned for completion in 2018. This off-road multi-use pathway forms a key part of the larger city wide off-road walking and cycling networks that will connect existing and planned neighbourhoods in the City’s west end. |
The realignment and widening of Trim Road between Jeanne D’Arc Boulevard North and Innes Road was substantially completed by the end of 2015. This project included the addition of bike lanes for this 3.8km length, as well as significant lengths of multi-use paths within the Trim Road corridor and connecting to the local residential neighbourhoods. In line with the City’s Public Art Program, a sculpture (Erratic Field by Shayne Dark) has been installed adjacent to the multi-use path on the western side of Trim Road, just north of Watters Road.
The new Trim Road cycling facilities have been added to the City’s online mapping portal, which can be accessed at http://maps.ottawa.ca/geoottawa/. |
It’s almost May which means Bike to Work Month is just around the corner. The City of Ottawa is proud to be the core partner of this fun and engaging commuter cycling campaign. Last year, there were over 2,500 participants who cycled the equivalent of 7 times around the planet! Bike to Work Month celebrates commuter cyclists and gives them a chance to win over $10,000 in great prizes from local business!
There are many ways you can participate, visit www.biketoworkottawa.ca to find out more, or contact the Bike to Work team at transport@envirocentre.ca or 613-656-0100 ext. 120. |
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