School Streets Ottawa
LightNews LightNews
banner
schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
School Streets Ottawa
@schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
450 followers 380 following 52 posts
Avocating for safer school zones, cleaner air and healthier communities by promoting active mobility to Ottawa schools.

https://schoolstreetsottawa.ca/
Posts Replies Media Videos
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
🚨No loss of life or serious injury on our roads is acceptable.

📣 We want those who govern our transportation systems to fully embrace Vision Zero

👇Join the Vision Zero Ottawa project!

📅 December 2nd 6:30-8:30pm

For details on Day Zero of Vision Zero

schoolstreetsottawa.ca/day-zero-of-...
Day Zero of Vision Zero Ottawa
We are reaching out to ask for your support in starting a Vision Zero Team for Ottawa. This will be our Day Zero—the first step toward building a safer city for everyone. What is Vision Zero?Vision…
schoolstreetsottawa.ca
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
bikeottawa.bsky.social
Bill 60 rally alert!

Housing advocates will protest Bill 60 tomorrow at 11am. How about joining them and protesting against the anti bike lane provision or any other part of the bill as well? Bring your protest signs. 🪧
Poster of Bill 60 housing rally
November 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
SAVE THE DATE

📅 December 2nd 6:30-8:30pm

👇Join the Vision Zero Ottawa project!

schoolstreetsottawa.ca/day-zero-of-...
DAY ZERO: VISION ZERO OTTAWA Help Make Ottawa’s Streets Safer for Everyone! Date: Tuesday, December 2 Time: 6:30–8:30 PM Location: New Edinburgh Field House, 203 Stanley Avenue What is Vision Zero? A global movement with one simple principle: No loss of life or serious injury on our roads is acceptable. Through better design, policy, and community action, we can make Ottawa’s streets safer for all What is Day Zero? Our kickoff event to: Build a core team of volunteers Brainstorm what Vision Zero Ottawa should look like Commit to small, actionable steps for real change Why Join? Ottawa needs bold voices and committed citizens to push for: Safer and enforced speed limits Sidewalks and traffic calming in every community Active school travel programs Safer intersections for people outside of the car A city that values human life above all else Be Part of the Change! Your voice matters. Together, we can set the tone for meaningful action ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.
November 21, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
pbickerton.bsky.social
Do we think there is enough off-peak ridership to justify a return to 5-min headways on L1? 1130 train getting busier and busier as it approaches the core. Standing room only now.

Transit Commission budget meeting Monday Nov 24.

Time to write your Councillor to demand better off-peak frequency.
November 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
tomflood.bsky.social
Cities: Don't waste anymore valuable time, money and resources. Just reference this user-friendly graphic to help guide your decisions around mobility lanes.
Is there an existing road green arrow yes - add protected mobility lanes red arrow no - create a mobility lane
November 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
🚨No loss of life or serious injury on our roads is acceptable.

📣 We want those who govern our transportation systems to fully embrace Vision Zero

👇Join the Vision Zero Ottawa project!

📅 December 2nd 6:30-8:30pm

For details on Day Zero of Vision Zero

schoolstreetsottawa.ca/day-zero-of-...
Day Zero of Vision Zero Ottawa
We are reaching out to ask for your support in starting a Vision Zero Team for Ottawa. This will be our Day Zero—the first step toward building a safer city for everyone. What is Vision Zero?Vision…
schoolstreetsottawa.ca
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
tomflood.bsky.social
A crossing guard was killed by the driver of a dump truck yesterday. absolutely heartbreaking.
Look at our intersections, look how hostile these are for people/children - this is what we continue to build and defend at all costs. These aren't accidents, these are results. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
large intersection with painted crosswalks
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
seandevine9.bsky.social
Today marks the end of the Automated Speed Enforcement camera program across Ontario. For anyone concerned about the impact of speeding on the safety of vulnerable road users, and who believes in data-based decision-making, this day is filled with frustration, disappointment, and deep concern. 1/
November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
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…
bikeottawa.ca
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
🚨 @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 12:16 AM
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
If you're driving, speed & hit someone, you're at fault. But, that doesn't mean that government's who encourage or facilitate dangerous driving are blameless. If you're in a collision w a speeding driver where a speed camera was removed email us: info@thebikinglawyer.ca 1/2
November 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
bikeottawa.bsky.social
Premier Ford makes a bunch of promises regarding school safety he can’t possibly keep 👇

speedcamerassavelives.ca/2025/10/31/p...
Premier Ford makes a bunch of promises regarding school safety he can’t possibly keep
A private citizen, and member of the Safe Travel Planning Committee in Ottawa, spoke with the Premier on his personal cell phone. (Yes, you too can call him on his phone number 647-612-3673!) Premi…
speedcamerassavelives.ca
October 31, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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
schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
Files from the Ford Govt Flip-Flop Folder: publicly shamed and reversed

🚸 School Re-districting – Done in haste undone by protest
🚴‍♂️ Bike Lane Removal – Lost in Court
🌿 Greenbelt Grab – Buried by backlash

🚨 Speed Camera Shutdown -
Make your voice known!

schoolstreetsottawa.ca/get-involved...
Parents and Ottawa city Councillors stand up for speed safety cameras on a rainy day outside Queen Elizabeth public school Parents and Ottawa city Councillors stand up for speed safety cameras on a rainy day outside Woodroffe Ave public school
October 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
Thank you Councillors @seandevine9.bsky.social @lainejohnson.bsky.social
@Tim Tierney
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social
@rawlson.bsky.social
@stephanieplante.bsky.social
for coming out to save our speed cameras and keep school zones safe.

We know our fight will not end here.
Community members line up to show support for life saving speed cameras Community members line up to show support for life saving speed cameras
October 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
glengower.ca
New post from me: "Why we want drivers to slow down"

open.substack.com/pub/glengowe...

(I'm convinced that at the core of the speed camera debate is
that some drivers refuse to believe that speeding is a actually dangerous.)
Why we want drivers to slow down
Data on vehicle impact speed and injuries to pedestrians
open.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
Our kids aren’t made of sugar and neither are we - Bring your umbrellas ☔️ Day of action is going ahead!

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 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
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
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
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
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
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
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
eugeniewaters.bsky.social
Together we can create safer streets if the city will:
🚸Fund and build sidewalks and protected bike lanes in our neighbourhoods
🏫Make school streets possible
💪Stand strong against Ford and fight to save our automated speed cameras!
schoolstreetsottawa.ca/get-involved...
Demand Safe School Zones in Ottawa!
Le francais suit It’s a common scene at schools for morning drop off and afternoon pick up times, speeding, distracted driving, close calls and tension on the streets . Many school zones lack…
schoolstreetsottawa.ca
October 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
eugeniewaters.bsky.social
Two days until the Provincial Day of Action to save our automated speed cameras in school zones!
Short-actions (15-20min max!) before the work day - come show your support!

West: Woodroffe Public School 8:15am Oct 20, 2025
East: Queen Elizabeth Public School
689 St Laurent Blvd
October 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
eugeniewaters.bsky.social
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
October 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Reposted by School Streets Ottawa
bikeottawa.bsky.social
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...
A five-year-old dies on our streets
On Wednesday a five-year-old boy lost his life near Lola and Presland, in Overbrook. He was no match for the dump truck that struck him. A lot of families with young kids live in that neighbourhood…
bikeottawa.ca
October 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM