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Dave Robertson
@davebikeski.bsky.social
Livable, accessible cities. Oceans, lakes and forests. Owner Let's Go Cargo! Bike Rentals. Canadian sovereignty🚲❄️⛵⚓🛶🌳
A great (but rare) example of a construction detour directly alongside the worksite, making it logical for all ages to follow. 🚧

The MUP was torn up and with heavy dump truck traffic in the area, the pylons and construction tape help define a safer area for 🧑‍🦽🚶‍♀️🚲.
#ottbike #ottwalk #Ottawa
October 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
When Doug Ford talks about signs being effective in controlling drivers' behaviour, I'm entering this into evidence:

Signs pointing out signs aren't even effective. 🚗
#onpoli #autowa
September 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Love this project on Onigam St preserving the remains of this old stone structure, boat launch, green space, patio and a great view of the river and Centretown!

And it's a City project? 😲😍
September 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
In case you missed it today, great coverage about the recent bikelash in Canada from conservative politicians and what cities like Paris are doing right to reduce car congestion and improve mobility.
#Ottbike
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September 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Pretty much directly out of the Fascism For Dummies playbook.

"Make sure you tell everyone they are overreacting".

Canadians aren't dummies. 😉🇨🇦
U.S. ambassador 'disappointed' with anti-American sentiment in Canada | CBC News
The U.S. ambassador to Canada is expressing frustration over the anti-American sentiment he sees in this country, including from politicians, after U.S. President Donald Trump hit most of the world wi...
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September 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I absolutely love how this photo highlights the fact that #bicycles are #mobility devices used by those who may have visible or invisible #disabilities.😊🚲🧑‍🦽
Here are your Army Run road closures | CBC News
Thousands of people will be sweating their way through Ottawa's streets on Sunday for the 18th annual Canada Army Run. That means numerous road closures, and people should plan ahead.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The fine for parking on the sidewalk is $55 and in a bike lane $120.

The fine for parking in an accessible parking space with no permit is $500.

As they all impact #accessibility, why are they not all $500 fines? 🧐
#Ottawa #Ottbike #Ottwalk
September 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Super smokey in #Hintonburg this morning from the area structure fire (not sure where it is). Wearing a mask this morning! 🚒🔥
#Ottawa
September 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Carruthers contraflow mobility lane coming soon! 🚲🧑‍🦽😊
#ottbike
September 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Speed cameras are an amazing tool for cities to curb illegal and dangerous speeding.

Ford is not wrong saying that they can be a tax grab.

He should implement legislation to ensure cities direct the funds to redesign those streets where speeding is a problem to make them safer for🧑‍🦽🚶‍♀️🚲🚗
#Ottawa
Speed cameras are 'nothing but a tax grab,' Premier Ford says
YouTube video by CityNews
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September 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
As soon as you hear "beauty and character of the neighbourhood" to oppose steps to make a neighbourhood more #accessible .... NIMBY Alert!

I think a great compromise in this situation would be to turn these streets into pedestrian priority space! 🧑‍🦽🚶‍♀️🚲

No sidewalks required! 😉
#ottawa
Plans for Manor Park sidewalks shelved after community opposition | CBC News
After a groundswell of community opposition, Rideau-Rockcliffe Coun. Rawlson King is deferring plans to build sidewalks on a handful of Manor Park streets until a 'comprehensive evaluation' of the wor...
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September 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The pathway is fully open this morning!

Just be careful when crossing PoW and Preston with the metal plates and hot patch asphalt. 🧑‍🦽🚶‍♀️🚲
#ottbike #ottwalk #ottroll #ottbiketraffic
The Trillium temporary pathway is blocked off again this morning at 5:30am with no detour set up on Preston. 🧑‍🦽🚲🚶‍♀️
#ottbike #ottbiketraffic #ottwalk #ottroll #DetoursForPeople
📣 As of 5:30am Trillium pathway detour is closed between Carling and PoW with no "detour of the detour".

I managed to push aside the construction cones and proceed through the work zone.

If it reopens, please share!🧑‍🦽🚲🚶‍♀️

Now for my rant...sorry! ⬇️
#ottwalk #ottroll #ottbike #ottbiketraffic
September 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
For all the urbanists out there, on this Saturday morning, have a listen to @99pi.org anniversary special.

Roman's perspective on how to make cities better using little money: bus rapid transit. Paint some lines, reallocate resources. Easy and you move way more people around your city.
September 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The Trillium temporary pathway is blocked off again this morning at 5:30am with no detour set up on Preston. 🧑‍🦽🚲🚶‍♀️
#ottbike #ottbiketraffic #ottwalk #ottroll #DetoursForPeople
📣 As of 5:30am Trillium pathway detour is closed between Carling and PoW with no "detour of the detour".

I managed to push aside the construction cones and proceed through the work zone.

If it reopens, please share!🧑‍🦽🚲🚶‍♀️

Now for my rant...sorry! ⬇️
#ottwalk #ottroll #ottbike #ottbiketraffic
September 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Reposted by Dave Robertson
Confirmed open. Night time closures of the intersection
September 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📣 As of 5:30am Trillium pathway detour is closed between Carling and PoW with no "detour of the detour".

I managed to push aside the construction cones and proceed through the work zone.

If it reopens, please share!🧑‍🦽🚲🚶‍♀️

Now for my rant...sorry! ⬇️
#ottwalk #ottroll #ottbike #ottbiketraffic
September 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
This $28.5M project to create more car traffic in the future, will create more car traffic in the interim. 😂😭
Construction of new Kanata tunnel to disrupt traffic for years | CBC News
Plans to dig a tunnel under a major road in Kanata have been in the works for over 30 years. Now that construction is finally beginning this month, residents are bracing for over two years of disrupti...
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August 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
For the record, more trees have come down for a hospital parking garage and hospital that was approved for, and should have been built at Tunney's Pasture. 🌳😔
#trees #Ottawa #ClimateEmergency #UrbanCanopy
August 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
So great to see paid parking coming to #Hintonburg!

Great for businesses to allow for turnover and great that the City can now start recouping costs from such valuable space.

What would be even better? Wider sidewalks and mobility lanes! Next step 😉
August 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Reposted by Dave Robertson
Today’s the day! The new mobile-friendly Ottawa bike maps are ready. Plot the safest bike routes on your phone.
We’re a proud sponsor of the Cycling Guide app w/ @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social. Your donations helped us get to the finish line. Thank you!
Download it for free now
bikeottawa.ca/blog/
August 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Reposted by Dave Robertson
Today’s the day! The new mobile-friendly Ottawa bike maps are ready. Plot the safest bike routes on your phone.
We’re a proud sponsor of the Cycling Guide app w/ @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social. Your donations helped us get to the finish line. Thank you!
Download it for free now
bikeottawa.ca/blog/
August 1, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Adopting #VisionZero with a real plan to eliminate road deaths like what Oslo, Norway was able to accomplish is the direction @en.ottawa.ca should take.

Whether you drive, walk, or use a bike to get around, eliminating right on red will make it easier and safer for everyone! 👍
#Safestreets #Ottawa
Recent collisions have councillor mulling ban on right turns at red lights | CBC News
A recent string of vehicle collisions with pedestrians and cyclists, including a fatal incident in mid-July, has one Ottawa city councillor planning to ask the city to consider a ban on drivers turnin...
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August 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
#Montreal again taking #bikeshare to the next level by adding cargo trailers! 🥳🚲
July 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
One of the many differences between Americans and Canadians - Canadian government will use the word "Toonie" in weather warnings. 😄🌩️
July 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The best way to get to Bluesfest is by bike, of course!

And with @bikeottawa.bsky.social #BluesfestBikeParking it's easy and worry free!

Annnnd...the Ottawa River MUP is not blocked off this year! 🥳🚲
#ottbike
July 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM