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A bike ride with a purpose: safe streets for kids
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cgeroux.bsky.social
Maybe we should start seriously figuring out how we can avoid driving as much as possible. We are killing children and destroying the life support system for all future generations. Perhaps maybe we can drive less?
terriclarke.bsky.social Terri @terriclarke.bsky.social · 2d
Glad to see new recommendations from the Child Death Review Committee regarding swimming pools, but there’s nothing new in there that addresses the biggest cause of accidental deaths in the studied age group (1-24)
November 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
📣DYK Speed Cameras revenues go to 100’s of road safety improvements in Ottawa?

📸Safety Cameras keep communities safe from speeders and turns their fines in to much needed road improvements

🚨Community and school zone safety is not cancellable. Have your say

schoolstreetsottawa.ca/get-involved...
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social
Thursday's rally is at school time for most kids, but they can still be involved by designing a sign! Even if they can't make it let us see their masterpieces #SafeStreetsForKids #ChildrensVoicesMatter
A group of people on bikes gathered including lots of kids. Two kids are holding signs, one says "make way for the bikes" and has stickers. The other is very colourful but hard to read at this angle. Another picture of people gathered. A woman holds a sign that says "Shorter Trips 4 Shorter Legs" and a kid next to her has the colourful sign that has rainbow stripes and the words including "Biking" and cool designs.
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social
Thank you to this teacher for speaking out and trying to protect their students.

It's heartening to hear those honks of support. Speed safety cameras are wildly popular - just not to reckless politicians.

Sign the petition today 📮
schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social School Streets Ottawa @schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social · 7d
🚨 @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social - we expect you to stand up to Doug Ford and fight for our Speed Safety Cameras
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Our kids and families deserve safe school zones - ASE cameras work! Speed humps and roundabouts won’t fit on arterials
📝Sign our petition today
schoolstreetsottawa.ca/get-involved...
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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bikeottawa.bsky.social
SAVE THE DATE

We’re organising a rally to protest against Bill 60. Details:

Marion Dewar Plaza
City Hall
Thursday, November 13
8:30am

More info here:

bikeottawa.ca/2025/11/09/r...
Rally to protest Bill 60
Dear residents, Next Thursday, Bike Ottawa is organising a rally to protest Bill 60 that, among other things, will ban any new bike lanes involving road reconfiguration. Whether you bike, walk, rol…
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November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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bikeottawa.bsky.social
The ON government will bypass committee hearings entirely on Bill 60. 😡

This gov. is:
➡️ putting people’s lives at risk
➡️ stripping cities of the power to make their streets safe for people outside cars

We can’t afford to remain silent. Voice your opposition now! 👇

bikeottawa.ca/2025/11/06/b...
Bill 60: Ontario government bypasses democratic process
After steamrolling through Bill 56 that bans speed cameras, the Ontario government is planning on bypassing the democratic process again (ie no public committee hearings) for Bill 60, the so-called…
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November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
Make this Halloween a safe and fun one:

🕢 Plan your trips to avoid driving residential neighbourhoods between 6-9pm 🕢

🕷️If you have to drive a residential street - go at a crawl speed 🕷️

🚧 Apply for a block party, close your street to drivers, open it up to kids! 🚧
An info graphic poster relays information from the post text. 🎃Halloween is the one night of the year when kids get to take over their neighbourhoods for a few hours of fun. It is also the most dangerous time of year. Tragically, kids aged 4 to 8 are 10 times more likely to be killed by a driver on Halloween than any other night. Make this Halloween a safe and fun one: 🕢Plan your trips to avoid driving residential neighbourhoods between 6-9pm 🕷️If you have to drive a residential street - go at a crawl speed 🚧Apply for a block party, close your street to drivers, open it up to kids!
October 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Parents, councillors rally to ‘Save Our Safety Cameras’ after Ford’s plan to ban them
Parents, councillors rally to ‘Save Our Safety Cameras’ after Ford’s plan to ban them
Parents, students, and local officials gathered in Ottawa Monday morning as part of a provincewide day of action, calling on the Ontario government to reverse its plan to eliminate automated speed enforcement in school zones.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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bikeottawa.bsky.social
Tomorrow is provincial day of action against the removal of life saving speed cameras in Ontario.

Two events happening in Ottawa
* Woodroff School 8:15am
* Queen Elizabeth School 8:45am

Join our family friendly protests if you can. Details in the poster.
Poster of Provincial Day of Action, Oct 20, against the removal of speed cameras in Ontario. Two locations are given at two different schools.
October 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Listen for Ottawa parent Chris Hircock on Ottawa Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen on CBC Radio before the actions begin.

And read this: www.thestar.com/news/gta/wit...

@talktogabrielle.bsky.social @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
With legislation to ban speed cameras in Ontario looming, grassroots opposition grows and local governments explore options
Municipalities are casting around for options as parent groups organize grassroots opposition to a ban on speed cameras that could come as this week.
www.thestar.com
October 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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eugeniewaters.bsky.social
Join us here in Ottawa to stand strong for our speed cameras!
Tomorrow MONDAY:
8:15am Woodroffe PS
8:45am Queen Elizabeth PS

Sign our petition: schoolstreetsottawa.ca/get-involved...

#SafeSchools #SafeCommunities #SpeedKills #CamerasSaveLives
@schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
📣Join the provincial day of action! Schools across Ontario are telling our leaders cameras save lives and keep our communities safe.

📍Woodroffe School (@Carlingwood Library) 281 Woodroffe Ave @ 8:15am

📍 Queen Elizabeth School, 689 St Laurent @8:45am

schoolstreetsottawa.ca/provincial-d...
Provincial Day of Action – Oct 20
Save our Safety Cameras Join the Day Provincial Day of Action! 8:15am Oct 20, 2025 Woodroffe Public School 281 Woodroffe Ave Count me in! 8:45am Oct 20, 2025 Queen Elizabeth Public School 689 St La…
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October 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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eugeniewaters.bsky.social
Update: the event has been postponed to Sat. October 18th at 8pm. New location: Prince Albert block 270.

Please tell anyone who may not see this message
eugeniewaters.bsky.social Eugenie Waters @eugeniewaters.bsky.social · Oct 17
Come show your support for this precious child’s family and community.
Neighbours in Overbrook have shared that there will be a candle lighting ceremony around 630pm tonight, October 17th at 394 Presland Road.
All are welcome to attend, please bring a 🕯️if you can. 💔
#OttBike
bikeottawa.bsky.social Bike Ottawa @bikeottawa.bsky.social · Oct 17
A five-year-old dies on our streets. When will the City of Ottawa finally commit to Vision Zero?

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of this young boy.

bikeottawa.ca/2025/10/17/a...
October 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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seandevine9.bsky.social
On October 20th, I'll be participating in the Provincial Day of Action to help save the Automated Speed Enforcement camera program. Join me at 8:15am at Woodroffe School (235 Woodroffe Avenue). schoolstreetsottawa.ca/provincial-d...
Provincial Day of Action – Oct 20
Save our Safety Cameras Join the Day Provincial Day of Action! 8:15am Oct 20, 2025 Woodroffe Public School 635 Woodroffe Ave Count me in! 8:45am Oct 20, 2025 Queen Elizabeth Public School 689 St La…
schoolstreetsottawa.ca
October 16, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
🚨Save our Safety Cameras! Join the provincial day of action 🗓️ Monday October 20th

📣Tell our leaders cameras save lives and keep our communities safe

📍Woodroffe School, 281 Woodroffe Ave @ 8:15am

📍 Queen Elizabeth School, 689 St Laurent @8:45am

schoolstreetsottawa.ca/provincial-d...
Provincial Day of Action – Oct 20
Save our Safety Cameras Join the Day Provincial Day of Action! 8:15am Oct 20, 2025 Woodroffe Public School 281 Woodroffe Ave Count me in! 8:45am Oct 20, 2025 Queen Elizabeth Public School 689 St La…
schoolstreetsottawa.ca
October 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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jleiper.bsky.social
I am horrified to hear of a child's death in Overbrook, killed in a collision with a dump truck. The parents' pain will be unimaginable. Police are seeking witnesses. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Child dead after collision with vehicle in Overbrook | CBC News
A child has died after a collision involving a commercial vehicle in Overbrook on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.
www.cbc.ca
October 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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frpaul1.bsky.social
Devastaring update: The child passed from their injuries. It happend at 3:40pm, so they were probably on their way home from school.
😭
October 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
kidicalmassottawa.bsky.social
💔 💔💔
October 16, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
Is Ottawa school zone safety negotiable?

🚷Delays to sidewalk builds
🚦School Street policy red lighted
📸 Automated Speed Enforcement to be cut down by Doug Ford

📣 No! Tell the Mayor to stand up to the province and anyone who makes communities less safe.

schoolstreetsottawa.ca/2025/10/11/o...
Ottawa Streets Are Not Safe For Kids – A Call to Action to Keep ASE, Have Sidewalks and School Streets
Ottawa Streets are not safe for kids – losing ASE will make it worse
schoolstreetsottawa.ca
October 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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jadebuchanan.bsky.social
We know speeding is incredibly dangerous and that virtually every driver (including me) is guilty of it.

Let’s break with the past.
-suspend drivers for excessive or repeat speeding
-lower speed limits to what is actually safe
-automate enforcement with speed cameras anywhere there are kids
davethompsonvic.bsky.social Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · Oct 10
This story is heartbreaking.

"Xavier’s Law" petition to "prevent access to the road for dangerous drivers until case conclusion."
c.org/yDhRGbzcjv
#yyj #safety
Have you seen this petition yet?
“Xavier’s Law” Prevent access to the road for dangerous drivers until case conclusion
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October 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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mumsforlungs.bsky.social
Great to see strong support for these five #SchoolStreets in #Oxfordshire, and that @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social propose to make them permanent. 👍
Traffic ban outside schools in Oxford and Didcot set to become permanent
The school streets scheme for four schools in Oxford and one in Didcot is set to be made permanent next week.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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bikeottawa.bsky.social
Bikes are good for business, health and more. We know it. Now we need to convince our federal politicians to keep funding active transportation.

Come in great numbers. Support @velocanadabikes.bsky.social’s message. The more people come, the stronger the message.

Tomorrow! Register now. 👇
velocanadabikes.bsky.social Vélo Canada Bikes @velocanadabikes.bsky.social · Sep 10
🇨🇦 Join parliamentarians, local and national leaders, and fellow cyclists in for a non-partisan celebration of everyday cycling in Canada. Let us know if you can be there in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 8th at 5 p.m. for Bike Day on the Hill 2025!

Register here: simpli.events/e/bikedayont...
Bike Day on the Hill 2025 | Simpli Events
Bike Day on the Hill is back! Join parliamentarians, local and national leaders, and fellow cyclists in a non-partisan celebration of everyday cycling in Canada. This year we will be highlighting cycl...
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October 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Wear bright clothing. Use the crosswalk. Look both ways. It doesn’t matter.
robsonfletcher.com Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · Oct 7
Police in Airdrie, Alberta (just north of Calgary) say this driver hit a 17-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk, got out of the vehicle, and appeared to get upset at the teenager before driving away.

They released this video and are now trying to identify the driver.
October 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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bikeottawa.bsky.social
Great podcast from @thewaroncars.bsky.social

* Children are an indicator species for the health of our cities

* Playgrounds shouldn’t be age-specific reservations for kids

* Doorstep: When kids come out their front door, they should be able to find space to play👇

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EPISODE 158: Cities for Children with Tim Gill | The War on Cars
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October 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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norton.bsky.social
In the press coverage that I have reviewed (French and English), I have found no trace of parent blame. Children’s right to the safe use of their own local streets was a well recognized value that we have since lost. The mobility gains of some have been the mobility losses of others.
September 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM