Saturday, June 21, 2008

Article - Push on pedaling: Committee urges council to speed cycling network plans

Ottawa Citizen.com, June 18
Author: Patrick Dare

Ottawa should go ahead with its new cycling plan in five years, rather than 10, city council's transportation committee said Wednesday. The city's $24.6-million plan for cycling includes about $8 million for more bicycle lanes, $9 million for paved shoulders and $6 million for multi-use pathways.

Mr. Doucet welcomed improvements to cycling in Ottawa but said the city is falling behind others, such as Montreal, where many millions of dollars are being spent on cycling facilities. "Other cities seem to be able to do things and not just plan," said Mr. Doucet.

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