Rob Attrell
@robattrell.bsky.social
Raising kids 🏡 (attrell.ca)
Riding bikes 🚲 (@bikeottawa.bsky.social & @lesscarca.bsky.social)
Building community 🌳 (@theneworleans.bsky.social, @strongtownsottawa.ca & @cgow.bsky.social)
Riding bikes 🚲 (@bikeottawa.bsky.social & @lesscarca.bsky.social)
Building community 🌳 (@theneworleans.bsky.social, @strongtownsottawa.ca & @cgow.bsky.social)
Yeeeeesss! I am so excited, let’s do this! 😍
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Our goals: to overturn the culture of accepting tragedy as inevitable; human health over all other objectives; take a safe systems and design approach to safety; and to hold those who govern our transport systems accountable.
Join us.
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Our goals: to overturn the culture of accepting tragedy as inevitable; human health over all other objectives; take a safe systems and design approach to safety; and to hold those who govern our transport systems accountable.
Join us.
visionzeroottawa.ca
Vision Zero Ottawa
A site for Vision Zero Ottawa, a non-profit community advocacy group committed to promoting Vision Zero principles. The site serves as a landing spot for campaigns, volunteer recruitment, and donat…
visionzeroottawa.ca
December 1, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Yeeeeesss! I am so excited, let’s do this! 😍
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Vision Zero Ottawa has entered the chat.
Our goals: to overturn the culture of accepting tragedy as inevitable; human health over all other objectives; take a safe systems and design approach to safety; and to hold those who govern our transport systems accountable.
Join us.
visionzeroottawa.ca
Our goals: to overturn the culture of accepting tragedy as inevitable; human health over all other objectives; take a safe systems and design approach to safety; and to hold those who govern our transport systems accountable.
Join us.
visionzeroottawa.ca
Vision Zero Ottawa
A site for Vision Zero Ottawa, a non-profit community advocacy group committed to promoting Vision Zero principles. The site serves as a landing spot for campaigns, volunteer recruitment, and donat…
visionzeroottawa.ca
December 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Vision Zero Ottawa has entered the chat.
Our goals: to overturn the culture of accepting tragedy as inevitable; human health over all other objectives; take a safe systems and design approach to safety; and to hold those who govern our transport systems accountable.
Join us.
visionzeroottawa.ca
Our goals: to overturn the culture of accepting tragedy as inevitable; human health over all other objectives; take a safe systems and design approach to safety; and to hold those who govern our transport systems accountable.
Join us.
visionzeroottawa.ca
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I’m always confused when people complain about cyclists not stopping at stop signs.
The vast majority of drivers do a “rolling stop” (i.e., they don’t actually stop) when possible.
This is so normal people don’t even see it as breaking the law, but when cyclists do the same thing, it stands out.
The vast majority of drivers do a “rolling stop” (i.e., they don’t actually stop) when possible.
This is so normal people don’t even see it as breaking the law, but when cyclists do the same thing, it stands out.
May 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I’m always confused when people complain about cyclists not stopping at stop signs.
The vast majority of drivers do a “rolling stop” (i.e., they don’t actually stop) when possible.
This is so normal people don’t even see it as breaking the law, but when cyclists do the same thing, it stands out.
The vast majority of drivers do a “rolling stop” (i.e., they don’t actually stop) when possible.
This is so normal people don’t even see it as breaking the law, but when cyclists do the same thing, it stands out.
Trying an experiment in suburban Ottawa on my street, clearing a path with the plow as a sidewalk (which we don’t have).
Bonus, the sidewalk connects two multi use paths, making it easier to walk through the community, at least until the city plows come through to do the road.
Bonus, the sidewalk connects two multi use paths, making it easier to walk through the community, at least until the city plows come through to do the road.
November 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Trying an experiment in suburban Ottawa on my street, clearing a path with the plow as a sidewalk (which we don’t have).
Bonus, the sidewalk connects two multi use paths, making it easier to walk through the community, at least until the city plows come through to do the road.
Bonus, the sidewalk connects two multi use paths, making it easier to walk through the community, at least until the city plows come through to do the road.
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The #DevonshireBikeBus made the local community newspaper, The Centretown Buzz.
The article was written by one of our Grade 5 participants, photo by the principal. Makes my heart sing ❣️
#OttBike cc: @bikeottawa.bsky.social
The article was written by one of our Grade 5 participants, photo by the principal. Makes my heart sing ❣️
#OttBike cc: @bikeottawa.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The #DevonshireBikeBus made the local community newspaper, The Centretown Buzz.
The article was written by one of our Grade 5 participants, photo by the principal. Makes my heart sing ❣️
#OttBike cc: @bikeottawa.bsky.social
The article was written by one of our Grade 5 participants, photo by the principal. Makes my heart sing ❣️
#OttBike cc: @bikeottawa.bsky.social
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For @capitalcurrent.bsky.social: Frustrated by the impact that proposed Ontario legislation will have on Ottawa’s cycling infrastructure, councillors are looking for ways to cope with the impact of Bill 60, which would prohibit bike lanes on some streets 🚲
capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-counc...
capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-counc...
Ottawa councillors frustrated by provincial legislation will kill planned cycling projects - Capital Current
Frustrated by the impact that proposed Ontario legislation will have on Ottawa’s cycling infrastructure, city councillors are looking for ways to deal with Bill 60, which would prohibit bike lanes if ...
capitalcurrent.ca
November 29, 2025 at 2:09 AM
For @capitalcurrent.bsky.social: Frustrated by the impact that proposed Ontario legislation will have on Ottawa’s cycling infrastructure, councillors are looking for ways to cope with the impact of Bill 60, which would prohibit bike lanes on some streets 🚲
capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-counc...
capitalcurrent.ca/ottawa-counc...
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✨New Post✨ We’ve looked at the history, the hurdles, and the blueprint. Now, we look at the destination. 🏁 Part 5 of The Complete Community series is live. Join us as we wrap up our deep dive into the future of our suburbs and outline the vision for The New Orleans. #Urbanism #Orleans
The Vision: Conclusions - The Complete Community, Part 5 - The New Orleans
Over the last four articles, we have taken a deep dive into the concept of the Complete Community. In Part 1, we defined a Complete Community as being full of essential destinations—the “why” for our ...
theneworleans.ca
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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✨New Post ✨ "Affordable Housing" vs. housing that is affordable. Are we solving the problem or subsidizing a broken system? It’s time to challenge the comfortable narratives in Ottawa. Read why the current approach is a myth. 📉 #OttPoli #HousingCrisis
The Myth of Affordable Housing - The New Orleans
A preamble (that feels necessary): Housing is a human right. I would like to implore the reader who *might* get partway through this and think I am not in support of housing being affordable for peopl...
theneworleans.ca
November 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
✨New Post ✨ "Affordable Housing" vs. housing that is affordable. Are we solving the problem or subsidizing a broken system? It’s time to challenge the comfortable narratives in Ottawa. Read why the current approach is a myth. 📉 #OttPoli #HousingCrisis
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Nathan Fung at the CBC reached out to talk about Bill 60.
As you can imagine, we're not very happy at all with this bill. It removes local autonomy, will make our streets more dangerous, and it will make them more congested.
This is irresponsible governing.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
As you can imagine, we're not very happy at all with this bill. It removes local autonomy, will make our streets more dangerous, and it will make them more congested.
This is irresponsible governing.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Nathan Fung at the CBC reached out to talk about Bill 60.
As you can imagine, we're not very happy at all with this bill. It removes local autonomy, will make our streets more dangerous, and it will make them more congested.
This is irresponsible governing.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
As you can imagine, we're not very happy at all with this bill. It removes local autonomy, will make our streets more dangerous, and it will make them more congested.
This is irresponsible governing.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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I delegated to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee today with a simple message: Stand up for Ottawa. 🏛️
Bill 60 is a threat to our autonomy & budget. #ottawa #ottbike #bill60
Bill 60 is a threat to our autonomy & budget. #ottawa #ottbike #bill60
My Delegation and Comments on the Report on Ontario Bill 60 Impacts on Ottawa Cycling Projects - The New Orleans
From Public Works and Infrastructure Committee – November 27, 2025 Today, I had the opportunity to speak to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC; formerly the Transportation Committee) ...
theneworleans.ca
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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✨New Post✨ A better city doesn't happen by accident. It happens by design. 🏗️ The Blueprint is about making the intentional choices today that create a solvent, resilient, and livable Orleans tomorrow. Read the next chapter of our series on The Complete Community. #NewUrbanism #WalkableCity #Orleans
The Blueprint: How to Get There - The Complete Community, Part 4 - The New Orleans
This series has been a journey. We started by defining the “Complete Community” as the essential destination that makes a “Complete Street” useful (Part 1). We then explored its key ingredients: a mix...
theneworleans.ca
November 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
✨New Post✨ A better city doesn't happen by accident. It happens by design. 🏗️ The Blueprint is about making the intentional choices today that create a solvent, resilient, and livable Orleans tomorrow. Read the next chapter of our series on The Complete Community. #NewUrbanism #WalkableCity #Orleans
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The little things add up: broken sidewalks, unkempt weeds, the slow pace of snow removal. Austerity has a cost and a real impact on our quality of life.
We ask city staff to put together budgets, but they are working with scraps.
We can do so much better.
We ask city staff to put together budgets, but they are working with scraps.
We can do so much better.
November 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The little things add up: broken sidewalks, unkempt weeds, the slow pace of snow removal. Austerity has a cost and a real impact on our quality of life.
We ask city staff to put together budgets, but they are working with scraps.
We can do so much better.
We ask city staff to put together budgets, but they are working with scraps.
We can do so much better.
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A “winter city” that has no pride, no care, no innovation cuz the balanced approach of austerity forever is the brain rot disease of #ottawa
And IMO, this much salt actually makes it more dangerous and easier to slip/slide and skid when biking
And IMO, this much salt actually makes it more dangerous and easier to slip/slide and skid when biking
November 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A “winter city” that has no pride, no care, no innovation cuz the balanced approach of austerity forever is the brain rot disease of #ottawa
And IMO, this much salt actually makes it more dangerous and easier to slip/slide and skid when biking
And IMO, this much salt actually makes it more dangerous and easier to slip/slide and skid when biking
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me: towers are good
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
November 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
me: towers are good
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
them: no, we need nice 4-6 storey, human scale buildings
me: we do! let’s rezone the city so we can get 4-6 storeys everywhere
them: oh no, not like that
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🚨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-...
📣 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
🚨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-...
📣 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-...
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✨New Post✨ Do our neighborhoods generate enough wealth to pave their own streets? 📉 In Part 3 of our Complete Communities series, we crunch the numbers on "Productive Communities" and why fiscal sustainability starts with urban design. #StrongTowns #Orleans
The Payoff: Productive Communities - The Complete Community, Part 3 - The New Orleans
In the first two parts of this series, we defined the “Complete Community” as a neighbourhood where you can access daily needs on foot (Part 1) and explored its key ingredients: a mix of local ameniti...
theneworleans.ca
November 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
✨New Post✨ Do our neighborhoods generate enough wealth to pave their own streets? 📉 In Part 3 of our Complete Communities series, we crunch the numbers on "Productive Communities" and why fiscal sustainability starts with urban design. #StrongTowns #Orleans
I ended up driving to a doctor’s appointment today, can confirm it was just as terrible driving around sundown as I expected it would be. I should have just biked even though it was pretty far. Would have probably taken about the same amount of time with traffic, especially on the way home.
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I ended up driving to a doctor’s appointment today, can confirm it was just as terrible driving around sundown as I expected it would be. I should have just biked even though it was pretty far. Would have probably taken about the same amount of time with traffic, especially on the way home.
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Do you ever think about how Doug Ford called an election to leverage his anti-Trump theatrics into four guaranteed years of not building housing or healthcare or schools, and not letting municipalities keep children safe
November 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Do you ever think about how Doug Ford called an election to leverage his anti-Trump theatrics into four guaranteed years of not building housing or healthcare or schools, and not letting municipalities keep children safe
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Doug Ford wants me dead
A bad day for Canada, and therefore the world.
Ontario (population 16 million, 40% of the country) has passed new legislation prohibiting bike lanes that take a lane from cars.
An escalation from Bill 212, which required municipalities to get approval.
Ontario (population 16 million, 40% of the country) has passed new legislation prohibiting bike lanes that take a lane from cars.
An escalation from Bill 212, which required municipalities to get approval.
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Doug Ford wants me dead
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✨New Post✨ Housing is the foundation, but amenities are the lifeblood of a neighborhood. 🏪🏡 We’re exploring how mixed-use planning and tweaking the density dial can turn our streets into complete, resilient communities. #StrongTowns #Urbanism
What's In the Mix?: Nearby Amenities - The Complete Community, Part 2 - The New Orleans
In the first part of this series, we defined the “Complete Community” as full of essential destinations—the counterpart to the “Complete Street” corridor. We established that our car-dependent suburba...
theneworleans.ca
November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
✨New Post✨ Housing is the foundation, but amenities are the lifeblood of a neighborhood. 🏪🏡 We’re exploring how mixed-use planning and tweaking the density dial can turn our streets into complete, resilient communities. #StrongTowns #Urbanism
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A sad day for cyclists. Bill 60 - which prohibits the conversion of motor vehicle lanes to bike lanes (or any other prescribed purpose) - has passed Third Reading this morning which will kill various cycling projects in Toronto & across Ontario. #shame #BikeTO #BikeSky #TOpoli #ONpoli #VisionZero
November 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Tools in the toolbox for retrofitting streets in Ontario for active transportation after Bill 60. Let's get moving.
November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Tools in the toolbox for retrofitting streets in Ontario for active transportation after Bill 60. Let's get moving.
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I have been pushing OC Transpo to adopt a youth pass, for free transit for 18 and under and compliment the existing U-Pass in Ottawa. A big step in that direction today is before transit commission with free service after 5pm, on weekends and holidays for 18-under. Would love to see summers added.
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I have been pushing OC Transpo to adopt a youth pass, for free transit for 18 and under and compliment the existing U-Pass in Ottawa. A big step in that direction today is before transit commission with free service after 5pm, on weekends and holidays for 18-under. Would love to see summers added.
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Thanks for coming out for a fourth #KidicalMass ride, Calgary! You're the best! #yycbike
November 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Thanks for coming out for a fourth #KidicalMass ride, Calgary! You're the best! #yycbike
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November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM