Hansonthebike

grivettcarnac, 9 months ago to Ottawa

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Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to random

“Dozens” as in >250. That’s technically dozens, but hundreds would have been more appropriate, but hey, CTV. The one that puts polls out like ”Should cyclists be allowed to ride in winter”. #ottbike

stephanie, 10 months ago to Ottawa

Go #NCC!

#Ottawa

Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to random

“Cyclists should be licensed”

Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to Ottawa

Saturday I visited the “other pedestrian and cycling bridge” that opened in #Ottawa, the one at Lincoln Fields across the yet to be built LRT. 5 meters wide and pretty massive. #ottwalk #ottbike

A view of a bridge. The bridge is a black metal structure with a white deck
A view of a black metal bridge with a white deck. An adult and a child cycle away feom the photographer
A view of a black metal pedestrian bridge. The bridge crosses a construction site of future light rail. The site shows mostly crushed stone and a bulldozer

Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to transit

With the opening of the Chief William Commanda bridge, it was time to create an update of my subway style #bike map with routes of the Canadian #Ottawa #Gatineau capital region #ottbike #ottwalk (and yes, not all mups are on here). The map shows a network of routes, simular to how subway maps look like, to visualize the cycling opportunities on multi use pathways in the area. This map doesn’t show bike lanes on roads.

siobhanwanders, 10 months ago to Ottawa

I’m happy to share spaces with cyclists, but there’s no reason for cyclists to be so aggressive in shared spaces.

Went to check out the new bridge and it’s so great for active transit users, but there were some unnecessarily aggressive cyclists.

#Ottawa #OttWalk #OttBike

Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to Ottawa

Now the 1 km Chief William Commanda Active Transportation bridge (and Lemieux island) between #Ottawa and #Gatineau is open and already appears hugely successful, and receives raving reviews, I am going to look in the super interesting history of the bridge and its tracks that lead up to it. With historic and new photos and maps. https://hansonthebike.com/2023/08/05/prince-of-wales-bridge-reopens-as-active-transportation-bridge-with-new-name/ #ottbike #ottwalk

Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to Ottawa

A few pics of the new William Commanda in #Ottawa bridge this late afternoon #ottbike #ottwalk

The steel bridge in the background with the orange Hans on the Bike buke in the foreground
A woman looking though binoculars on the bridge. Two bikes are parked next to her
A view over de Ottawa River from the bridge. The Ottawa skyline is visible in the distance. In the foreground is a tiny island with cornerants

Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to random

The William Commanda bridge tbfkaPoW, is finally open for Active Transportation between Ottawa and Gatineau (photo earlier this week by Patrick McKay. Photo shows a steel train bridge from 1927 with wooden deck for active transportation. The bridge crosses a large body of water and is approximately 1 km long. #ottbike #ottwalk

Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to random

The sign (2 actually) has been blocking the sidewalk for weeks. I am surprised no one complained about it but worse, why does this still happen in 2023 when there is a 10 meter wide road? #ottwalk

Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to random

It has always bothered me that traffic signs for cyclists are mounted high as if we go 100 kph on a highway. There is no need for that. I always appreciate that the NCC recognises that and mounts the signs at eye level. Here are two examples. The green one is mounted way too high. It is easy to miss high mounted signs #ottbike #ottwalk

Hans on the Bike standing in front of a green sign. He is trying to read a green route sign that is mounted far above his head. He is somewhat exaggerating as the letters are quite large but he tries to make his point.

Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to Ottawa

If you have enough of #Ottawa LRT and you live within about 8 km or less from you destination, cycling might be an alternative for you. 8 km equals about 30 minutes of cycling for many of us. Look up an #ottbike route on https://maps.bikeottawa.ca/routing/ (tick 🔵 and 🟢 for low stress traffic). (Yes it sometimes offers an odd option bc software is not a human)

Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to Ottawa

The Parliament Hill visitor service in #Ottawa uses a cargo #ottbike from Black Iron Horse from Denmark.

Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to Ottawa

Ecology Ottawa is looking for a few more volunteers to monitor air for 20 minutes per shift in #ottawa. I have signed up for 4 shifts but there are several more available throughout the summer and early fall. Connect with Alex at: breathe.easy@ecologyottawa.ca for more info.

Hansonthebike, 10 months ago to random

The #ottbike totem is back (but not activated yet) on Portage bridge. Always enjoy reading the numbers when cycling by.

WTL, 11 months ago to running

Day 87 of #Running recovery break. Cool morning for #Cycling a 29 KM ride around #Ottawa before heading off to #OttawaBluesfest. #OttBike

Hansonthebike, 11 months ago to random

It really bothers me that Bluesfest (ie NCC) closes the pathway between 5 and midnight for two weeks. It is not like you put the pedal to the medal for a quick detour like drivers can. 5 pm is still commute time and just closing a busy, if not the busiest, #ottbike route is wrong without a safe alternative.

Hansonthebike, 11 months ago to random

The Ottawa river pathway is one of the busiest, if not the busiest #ottbike pathway in Ottawa. On past Canada Days, the counters counted 3000 to as high as 5000 bike trips on a single day: the highest of the entire year anywhere in the city. Unfortunately the NCC closed the pathways days in advance for fireworks (which are not good for the environment anyway). Some cities are experimenting with drone or light shows instead.

Hansonthebike, 1 year ago to random

“I want to drive to Ontario villages as a pastime and therefore the SJAM should not be open for active transportation on weekends mornings”