Written by Denise Deby.
One cyclist death is too many. Yet the killing of people on bikes in our city continues, most recently with the tragic death this week of Nusrat Jahan on Ottawa’s flagship “protected” bike lane. A devastating loss for her family, friends, and our community.
Many people are not letting go of this. From the #ottbike community, to the leadership of councillors Catherine McKenney and Jeff Leiper, to members of the media who are keeping this visible–people are calling for action, investment, infrastructure and legislation (e.g. protected intersections, separation of truck and cycling routes, truck sideguards) to make our streets safe for everyone.
What you can do:
- Read this post by Graham Larkin of Vision Zero Canada.
- Contact your city councillor and the mayor, and tell them you want to see change. Support the councillors that are taking action on this.
- Get involved with Vision Zero Canada and Citizens for Safe Cycling.
Together, we can do this.
Green Living Ottawa 