Ali Shayvard
"I believe Ottawa's infrastructure should work for everyone, whether you are walking, biking, rolling, taking transit or driving.
As Mayor, I will support safe, connected and accessible sidewalks, cycling routes and pathways, while fixing missing links and improving intersections so people can move around our city safely and comfortably. We also need to make sure these routes are properly maintained year-round and designed with accessibility in mind.
This should be a smooth transition that gives residents more safe and practical choices, not takes choices away. My goal is simple: build an Ottawa where everyone has a reliable and accessible way to get where they need to go."
Jeff Leiper
"Ottawa needs to make it easier and safer for people to get around without always having to rely on a car. That means promoting active transportation, including walking, biking and rolling, and making sure our transportation network gives people practical choices.
I will focus on improving connections between neighbourhoods, transit, schools, workplaces and other destinations, while addressing gaps that make walking, biking or rolling difficult or unsafe.
We also need to maintain the infrastructure we already have. Sidewalks, pathways and other active transportation routes need to be accessible and properly maintained year-round, including during the winter.
Ottawa already has commitments to increase the share of trips made by active and sustainable transportation. I will make sure those commitments are reflected in how we plan transportation projects, set priorities and invest in our infrastructure."
Neil Saravanamuttoo
"My priority is to make existing transportation networks safer and easier to reach. Too many residents face dangerous gaps between their neighbourhoods and Ottawa's pathway network. I will focus on closing those gaps, particularly in the suburbs, so more people have a practical option to cycle for everyday trips.
My proposed Community Road Safety Councils will bring residents' knowledge together with professional engineering to identify dangerous intersections and prioritize improvements.
Participatory budgeting will also give residents a direct say in local investments, including safer crossings. These approaches give people who walk, cycle or use mobility devices a way to help shape neighbourhood priorities."
Peter Westaway
"I would promote cycling in many ways including holding many more organized family rides. Use incentives such as rewards donated by local bike shops. Focus on creating basic bike lanes on side streets and get rid of the Laurier and O'connor bike lanes."