pedestrians

Ottawa drivers are just too polite for roundabouts. In most jurisdictions, cars have the right of way over pedestrians at a roundabout. But City of Ottawa studies suggest that 50-70% of vehicles are currently yielding to pedestrians as a courtesy, even though they’re not supposed to. ...

(via the _ Ontario Ministry of Transportation _ ) ** Starting January 1st, 2016 ** , drivers (including cyclists) must stop and yield the whole roadway at: * pedestrian crossovers; and, * at school crossings where there is a crossing guard displaying a school crossing stop sign. ...

Residents who travel between the communities of Heron Park, Riverside Park and Confederation Heights via the Brookfield multi-use pathway can use a new dedicated, grade-separated connection to cross under the O-train track at Sawmill Creek as of this week.  This new connection consists of a wooden deck elevated crossing and asphalt connecting path, which curves under the Sawmill Creek O-Train Bridge. ...

Motorists are reminded to drive with caution on and around Alta Vista Drive when installation of crosswalks at several intersections begins on Monday, June 29. This work will also include curb, sidewalk and traffic signal modifications  Through traffic along Alta Vista Drive will not be affected during peak hours, but lane reductions can be expected off peak. ...

_ (This post originally appeared on Green Living Ottawa .) _ It’s one of my favourite times of the year— ** Jane’s Walk ** time! ** Jane’s Walk ** is an international celebration of cities and the people who live in and shape them. ...

The City of Ottawa invites you to an open house to learn more about Complete Streets and the plan for implementing them in our city.  The open house will take place in Jean Pigott Place at City Hall (110 Laurier Avenue West) on ** Tuesday, May 5, 2015 ** . ...

On Sunday, December 7, two new roundabouts will be placed into service on Trim Road in Orléans. In addition, southbound vehicles will be moved to the new Trim Road between Highway 174 and Watters Road. Northbound vehicles will remain on the new northbound lanes in this same section. ...

** Here’s the list of events/activities. ** (Thanks to Frugal Fun Ottawa for the pointer.) [ ](http://www.janeswalkottawa.ca/img/header-en.png) From the Jane’s Walk Ottawa web site : “Jane’s Walk is a festival of free neighbourhood walking tours given by locals who care passionately about where they live, work and play. ...

** UPDATE - MAY 30, 2012: ** They’re repaving the road starting in July 2012. Details here… [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/IMG_0766.jpg) Yes, I think I can make a good case for it. This is Huntmar Road, a small 900-metre stretch between Maple Grove Road and Palladium Drive. ...

I enjoyed this rant from the Incidental Cyclist about winter . Although it’s written about winter cycling, I think it applies to everyone in Ottawa who bikes, walks, buses, or otherwise moves around outside. A sample: _ That's it, winter, you're cut off, adios, BUHbye now, don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out. ...