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Check out the latest at https://lesscar.ca. From the urbanist mind of @robattrell.bsky.social.
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✨New Post✨ The average bike probably isn't practical for daily life, but realistically that just mean you have the wrong bike. Most North American cyclists are riding a sports car or Jeep when they need a sedan or a minivan. theneworleans.ca/2025/10/02/y... 👩👧👦 #CargoBike #Suburbs #urbanism
Your Bike Can't Do That? You Might Have the Wrong Bike - The New Orleans
In case you didn’t hear, this week is the Week Without Driving. It’s the time of year advocates suggest thinking about your transportation choices and how you can reduce your reliance on driving…
theneworleans.ca
October 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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✨New Post✨ From our weekly "Pedal and Play" rides to a season-ending Kidical Mass event, we're showing what a more connected, family-friendly Orléans can look like—one bike ride at a time. 🚲 #Orléans #KidicalMass #Community
More Than a Bike Ride: Kidical Mass Capping Off a Year of Pedal and Play Success in Orléans - The New Orleans
On the morning of Saturday, September 27, 2025, the streets of Convent Glen North filled with the cheerful sound of laughter, bike bells, and even a handful of cow bells. This Orléans edition of the K...
theneworleans.ca
October 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Our founder, @robattrell.bsky.social, was on the Wheels and Beyond podcast! He talks with host @ben-durham.bsky.social about the #LessCar philosophy, tackling car dependency in the suburbs, and creating more people-friendly neighbourhoods in #Ottawa. 🎧
Rob on the Wheels and Beyond Podcast with Ben Durham - Less Car
It was a real pleasure to sit down with Ben Durham on the “Wheels and Beyond” podcast. The conversation started off with the interesting way we connected through his sister, Jamie, who happens to be a...
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July 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Sidewalks are key to building a vibrant, walkable community & reducing car dependency! 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Investing in pedestrian-friendly infrastructure means safer streets & a healthier environment for all. Let's make every step count!

theneworleans.ca/2025/07/10/h... #Orleans #Walkability
How Orleans' Sidewalks Shape Our Community (and Our Car Dependency) - The New Orleans
We often talk about grand urban plans and multi-million dollar transit projects when discussing how to make Orleans a better place. But sometimes, the biggest impact comes from the most fundamental el...
theneworleans.ca
July 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Keep it free? Pedestrianize Wellington and the Market year-round? The city was a ghost-town, can’t be good for business.
July 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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A new multi-unit apartment building is currently being built in our neighbourhood, and it’s a frequent topic of conversation among locals.

Instead of a threat, we should see this type of development as a sign of health—a necessary and positive step in the ongoing life of our community.
Our Neighbourhood’s Next Chapter: Why a Little Change is a Good Thing
The Nebula | Home-based Business Rentals | Evospace | 845 Champlain A new multi-unit apartment building is currently being built in our neighbourhood, and it’s a frequent topic of conversation among locals. It’s not the first infill development, and it won’t be the last, but this one is right at the intersection of two main streets, so it’s more visible than most of these developments will be.
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July 3, 2025 at 10:37 AM
My new article, "The Vacation Paradox," 🏡🚗 is all about why we flock to walkable, amenity-rich destinations for vacation, yet build car-dependent places at home? This paradox holds key lessons for more resilient & joyful communities.
The Vacation Paradox: What Our Getaways Reveal About the Places We Build - Less Car
As summer approaches, the annual ritual of vacation planning begins. For many, this means dreaming of destinations that offer a distinct break from the everyday. But as you map out your getaway to a b...
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July 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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@envirocentre.bsky.social Let's Bike was a lot of fun! 320km for me. Mostly grocery trips and commutes. #bikeottawa #ottawa
June 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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I recently delegated to Ottawa's Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on the Transportation Master Plan! I championed transit, walking, and biking, but highlighted critical funding gaps for Orleans. #Orleans #Transportation

Watch the clip and read my full delegation: lesscar.ca/2025/06/27/m...
My Delegation and Comments on the Transportation Master Plan - June 26, 2025 - Less Car
On Thursday, I had the opportunity to speak to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC; formerly the Transportation Committee) about the final draft of Ottawa’s Transportation Master Plan....
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June 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
In my new article, I break down how urbanizing St. Joseph Blvd in Orléans could bring in millions more in annual tax revenue for Ottawa, and make it a nicer place to be!

Read my full analysis, with the data to back it up from @pbickerton.bsky.social: lesscar.ca/2025/06/28/o... #Ottawa #Orleans
Orleans' Untapped Potential – St. Joseph vs Centretown - Less Car
How a city organizes its space—its land use and population density—has a profound impact on its financial health and the daily lives of its residents. Denser, more compact urban areas are better able ...
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June 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM