Emmett Proulx
@emmettproulx.bsky.social
I design infrastructure for pedestrians and people on bikes. Also love transit. Posts are my personal opinions and do not reflect the position of my employer
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We’re fighting for our children. They deserve a safe cycling environment to:
Get around on their own steam
Go to school, the library
Go for a fun ride with friends
Join us in opposing Ford’s regressive policies. Send a letter opposing Bill 60 now! Please share!
www.horizonottawa.ca/back_off_ford
Get around on their own steam
Go to school, the library
Go for a fun ride with friends
Join us in opposing Ford’s regressive policies. Send a letter opposing Bill 60 now! Please share!
www.horizonottawa.ca/back_off_ford
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We’re fighting for our children. They deserve a safe cycling environment to:
Get around on their own steam
Go to school, the library
Go for a fun ride with friends
Join us in opposing Ford’s regressive policies. Send a letter opposing Bill 60 now! Please share!
www.horizonottawa.ca/back_off_ford
Get around on their own steam
Go to school, the library
Go for a fun ride with friends
Join us in opposing Ford’s regressive policies. Send a letter opposing Bill 60 now! Please share!
www.horizonottawa.ca/back_off_ford
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First look 👀 at new #RapidTO transit priority installation on Bathurst south of Fort York. More white line painting to come, but a great start! What do you think?
November 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
First look 👀 at new #RapidTO transit priority installation on Bathurst south of Fort York. More white line painting to come, but a great start! What do you think?
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Bill 60’s provision on banning bike lanes is
undemocratic
an assault on municipal autonomy
a threat to people’s safety
fiscally reckless
Voice your opposition. Send an email to the Premier, Minister Sarkaria, your local MPP all in one shot. See bottom of our post.
bikeottawa.ca/2025/10/30/o...
undemocratic
an assault on municipal autonomy
a threat to people’s safety
fiscally reckless
Voice your opposition. Send an email to the Premier, Minister Sarkaria, your local MPP all in one shot. See bottom of our post.
bikeottawa.ca/2025/10/30/o...
Ontario Bill 60: A Veto on a Safer, More Bikeable Ottawa
A provision buried deep in Ontario’s new omnibus legislation, Bill 60 (the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025), is a direct, immediate threat to road safety in Ottawa. It undermines years o…
bikeottawa.ca
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Bill 60’s provision on banning bike lanes is
undemocratic
an assault on municipal autonomy
a threat to people’s safety
fiscally reckless
Voice your opposition. Send an email to the Premier, Minister Sarkaria, your local MPP all in one shot. See bottom of our post.
bikeottawa.ca/2025/10/30/o...
undemocratic
an assault on municipal autonomy
a threat to people’s safety
fiscally reckless
Voice your opposition. Send an email to the Premier, Minister Sarkaria, your local MPP all in one shot. See bottom of our post.
bikeottawa.ca/2025/10/30/o...
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Okay #OttCity, another e-scooter season is coming to a close.
We want to know your thoughts about it.
Whether you are a rider or not, please complete our survey to plan for future e-scooter seasons: https://bit.ly/4ohgOla
We want to know your thoughts about it.
Whether you are a rider or not, please complete our survey to plan for future e-scooter seasons: https://bit.ly/4ohgOla
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Okay #OttCity, another e-scooter season is coming to a close.
We want to know your thoughts about it.
Whether you are a rider or not, please complete our survey to plan for future e-scooter seasons: https://bit.ly/4ohgOla
We want to know your thoughts about it.
Whether you are a rider or not, please complete our survey to plan for future e-scooter seasons: https://bit.ly/4ohgOla
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It’s pronounced cyclist.
October 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It’s pronounced cyclist.
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Hey, Sherwood. You're looking good.
October 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Hey, Sherwood. You're looking good.
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Coming soon to West Ridge: Safety and accessibility improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. Read about what's proposed & how to share your input to improve the plan:
www.glengower.ca/information/...
www.glengower.ca/information/...
Share your feedback on the West Ridge bike lane and sidewalk project - Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has started a study along West Ridge Drive in response to traffic and pedestrian safety concerns raised by residents and outlined in the Transportation Mas...
www.glengower.ca
October 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Coming soon to West Ridge: Safety and accessibility improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. Read about what's proposed & how to share your input to improve the plan:
www.glengower.ca/information/...
www.glengower.ca/information/...
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New Consultation: West Ridge Drive Traffic Calming, Bike Lanes, And Sidewalk Consultation: West Ridge Drive Traffic Calming, Bike Lanes, And Sidewalk https://engage.ottawa.ca/west-ridge-drive-traffic-calming-bike-lanes-and-sidewalk
October 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
New Consultation: West Ridge Drive Traffic Calming, Bike Lanes, And Sidewalk Consultation: West Ridge Drive Traffic Calming, Bike Lanes, And Sidewalk https://engage.ottawa.ca/west-ridge-drive-traffic-calming-bike-lanes-and-sidewalk
When the City of Ottawa developed our protected intersection guide and cycle track standards, we looked to the City of Nanaimo for inspiration. Nanaimo was (and is) a North American leader for active transportation design standards and it is starting to pay off in a big way! youtu.be/pN5muvQ0-tM?...
The city that went Dutch...
YouTube video by Nic Laporte
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October 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
When the City of Ottawa developed our protected intersection guide and cycle track standards, we looked to the City of Nanaimo for inspiration. Nanaimo was (and is) a North American leader for active transportation design standards and it is starting to pay off in a big way! youtu.be/pN5muvQ0-tM?...
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In recent summers, Seoul has been rolling out shade canopies across major streets, plazas and transit hubs to help residents cope with extreme heat. These fabric structures—sometimes shaped like trees or wings—offer pedestrians relief in a city where heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense.
October 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
In recent summers, Seoul has been rolling out shade canopies across major streets, plazas and transit hubs to help residents cope with extreme heat. These fabric structures—sometimes shaped like trees or wings—offer pedestrians relief in a city where heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense.
Public Open House Alert 🚨
Come see the City of Ottawa's proposal to improve sustainable transportation on Bank Street in the Glebe. Don't miss the opportunity to have your voice heard and shape the future of this important main street!
engage.ottawa.ca/bank-street-...
Come see the City of Ottawa's proposal to improve sustainable transportation on Bank Street in the Glebe. Don't miss the opportunity to have your voice heard and shape the future of this important main street!
engage.ottawa.ca/bank-street-...
September 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Public Open House Alert 🚨
Come see the City of Ottawa's proposal to improve sustainable transportation on Bank Street in the Glebe. Don't miss the opportunity to have your voice heard and shape the future of this important main street!
engage.ottawa.ca/bank-street-...
Come see the City of Ottawa's proposal to improve sustainable transportation on Bank Street in the Glebe. Don't miss the opportunity to have your voice heard and shape the future of this important main street!
engage.ottawa.ca/bank-street-...
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#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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After years of advocacy, a plan Gladstone/Gilmour bike lane is finally out for public consultation! Fill out the survey and let the city know what you think. The goal was to implement a path for safe cycling, while also ensuring that the 14 bus is not slowed down.
engage.ottawa.ca/gladstone-an...
engage.ottawa.ca/gladstone-an...
Gladstone and Gilmour Bikeway
Gladstone-Gilmour Cycling Improvements Background and context Gladstone Avenue is a constrained inner urban street that has a multi-modal function, serving pedestrians, cyclists, transit, drivers, and...
engage.ottawa.ca
September 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
After years of advocacy, a plan Gladstone/Gilmour bike lane is finally out for public consultation! Fill out the survey and let the city know what you think. The goal was to implement a path for safe cycling, while also ensuring that the 14 bus is not slowed down.
engage.ottawa.ca/gladstone-an...
engage.ottawa.ca/gladstone-an...
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The east of the avenue Christophe-Christophe reconstruction between Jean-Talon and Jarry is complete. It features wide, raised cycle tracks and advanced stormwater management features that will make the street more “spongy”.
August 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The east of the avenue Christophe-Christophe reconstruction between Jean-Talon and Jarry is complete. It features wide, raised cycle tracks and advanced stormwater management features that will make the street more “spongy”.
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New app highlights safe and fast Ottawa bike routes
New app highlights safe and fast Ottawa bike routes
An advocacy group has created a new app that focuses on safe and fast biking routes in Ottawa.
bit.ly
August 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
New app highlights safe and fast Ottawa bike routes
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Important words for #OttCity from @humantransit.bsky.social:
“Public transit allows us to build our cities more densely so that we sprawl across less precious land—but only if transit can operate reliably, so that people will want to use it.”
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
“Public transit allows us to build our cities more densely so that we sprawl across less precious land—but only if transit can operate reliably, so that people will want to use it.”
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Bus-only lanes can irritate drivers, but they help city dwellers share limited space
Urban life is all about making compromises so that we share limited space fairly
www.theglobeandmail.com
June 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Important words for #OttCity from @humantransit.bsky.social:
“Public transit allows us to build our cities more densely so that we sprawl across less precious land—but only if transit can operate reliably, so that people will want to use it.”
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
“Public transit allows us to build our cities more densely so that we sprawl across less precious land—but only if transit can operate reliably, so that people will want to use it.”
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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The one and only @humantransit.bsky.social making the case for why buses deserve more street space in cities ❤️🚍
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Bus-only lanes can irritate drivers, but they help city dwellers share limited space
Urban life is all about making compromises so that we share limited space fairly
www.theglobeandmail.com
June 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The one and only @humantransit.bsky.social making the case for why buses deserve more street space in cities ❤️🚍
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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If you are in Ottawa you don't want to miss out on @envirocentre.bsky.social Let's Bike Month starting on Sunday, June 1! Track your rides (this year even with Strava!), win prizes, meet us at events, have some friendly competition. It's a ton of fun! Go on over to letsbike.ca to get started.
May 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If you are in Ottawa you don't want to miss out on @envirocentre.bsky.social Let's Bike Month starting on Sunday, June 1! Track your rides (this year even with Strava!), win prizes, meet us at events, have some friendly competition. It's a ton of fun! Go on over to letsbike.ca to get started.
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This allows for the implementation, if needed, of separate crossing phases for the tramway platform, shortening the uncompressible ped phase from 20-25 sec to 8-9 sec for a two-lane crossing, which also happens to work well with the French preference for a two-phase cycle with a jolly transit phase
May 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This allows for the implementation, if needed, of separate crossing phases for the tramway platform, shortening the uncompressible ped phase from 20-25 sec to 8-9 sec for a two-lane crossing, which also happens to work well with the French preference for a two-phase cycle with a jolly transit phase
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Stockholm bus lane getting shit done. Public transit here is fantastic.
May 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Stockholm bus lane getting shit done. Public transit here is fantastic.
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Have your say on the future of transportation in #OttCity. Complete our survey before Monday, May 12, and share your feedback on the proposed transportation projects. Learn more: bit.ly/4jh2GFB
April 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Have your say on the future of transportation in #OttCity. Complete our survey before Monday, May 12, and share your feedback on the proposed transportation projects. Learn more: bit.ly/4jh2GFB
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A journalist asked if I had any "local ideas" for @mark-carney.bsky.social who's running to be PM in my own riding of Nepean. I certainly do! With due credit to the amazing imagination of @dunrae.bsky.social.
Merivale city councillor pitches ‘huge’ local housing idea to Carney as PM seeks Nepean seat | CompassNews
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April 3, 2025 at 12:17 AM
A journalist asked if I had any "local ideas" for @mark-carney.bsky.social who's running to be PM in my own riding of Nepean. I certainly do! With due credit to the amazing imagination of @dunrae.bsky.social.
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When @ottawacity.ottawa.ca started being more serious about #cycling infrastructure in 2010, the #bike modal share started to go up immediately. #ottbike @rzaichkowski.bsky.social @brenttoderian.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
When @ottawacity.ottawa.ca started being more serious about #cycling infrastructure in 2010, the #bike modal share started to go up immediately. #ottbike @rzaichkowski.bsky.social @brenttoderian.bsky.social
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Place Grandclémemt is a very interesting example of how circulation planning is both a grear tool for transit priority policies and for improving the quality of public spaces.
It's imperative that North America learns that we can voluntarily plan circulation patterns with the appropriate toolbox.
It's imperative that North America learns that we can voluntarily plan circulation patterns with the appropriate toolbox.
March 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Place Grandclémemt is a very interesting example of how circulation planning is both a grear tool for transit priority policies and for improving the quality of public spaces.
It's imperative that North America learns that we can voluntarily plan circulation patterns with the appropriate toolbox.
It's imperative that North America learns that we can voluntarily plan circulation patterns with the appropriate toolbox.