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Mar 23

References: “Glebe Avenue reconstruction plan misses opportunity to improve cycling route”

Original article: https://jordobicycles.substack.com/p/glebe-avenue-reconstruction-plan References “…Glebe Avenue is designated as a local road, meaning it should facilitate direct access to destinations, discourage high-speed through-traffic for drivers, and minimize trip lengths for pedestrians and cyclists.” Transportation Master Plan, 2013. City of Ottawa. p. 68. “…spine routes are meant to handle large cycling volumes…

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May 14, 2020

Ottawa needs a city-wide active transportation strategy in response to the pandemic

In the wake of COVID-19, more people are walking and cycling and fewer people are driving. Some cities have noticed this and are making it easier for those using active transportation by reallocating road space away from cars. Some cities have even promised to keep it that way—permanently—even as demand…

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Ottawa needs a city-wide active transportation strategy in response to the pandemic
Ottawa needs a city-wide active transportation strategy in response to the pandemic

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Sep 15, 2019

It’s time for Ottawa’s own Bloor-style bike lane pilot project

In May 2019, the Preston Street BIA released a letter stating their opposition to a temporary, three-block cyclist detour on Preston because it would have a “negative effect on business.” This mentality is not isolated. Opposition to bike lanes from businesses because of its assumed “negative effect” has influenced road…

Cycling

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It’s time for Ottawa’s own Bloor-style bike lane pilot project
It’s time for Ottawa’s own Bloor-style bike lane pilot project
Cycling

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May 9, 2018

Cycling and the Elgin Street Redesign

Hello everybody and welcome to my take on the Elgin Street renewal as it applies to cycling. This is, I think, pretty comprehensive and may take longer than you expect/want. I made a condensed version for twitter if you’d rather spend less time and get the same conclusions: https://twitter.com/jordobicycles/status/994361113864261633 Ok…

Cycling

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Cycling and the Elgin Street Redesign
Cycling and the Elgin Street Redesign
Cycling

21 min read


Oct 27, 2017

Cycling and stop signs

So you’re driving on a road and everything’s fine when suddenly you see another road just up ahead, perpendicular to the one you’re on, and there’s another car driving on that perpendicular road, and you and that driver look at each other and think, well if neither of us do…

Cycling

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Cycling and stop signs
Cycling and stop signs
Cycling

8 min read

Jordan Moffatt

Jordan Moffatt

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Writer and advocate for active transportation. Newsletter: https://jordobicycles.substack.com/

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