Project Name
Cargo-Bikes Building & Rental Start-up
Objective
Build a community bike tune-up workshop and rent-a-bike program, repairing old bikes for donation and petitioning for better cycling infrastructure.
Location
Lowertown, Ottawa, ON
Timeline
2019-01-01 to ongoing
Contact Information
info@ecocityottawa.ca
obec-evbo.ca
Organization
Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City (OBEC)
Themes
Status
Under considerationTools used
Overview
1. Problem
Lowertown residents want to bike more, but many lack access to a working bike, repair know-how, or safe cycling infrastructure.
2. Action
Contact resources (Lowertown Community Resource Centre, Lowertown Community Association, local bike shops, City of Ottawa, Ottawa Community Housing, Vélo Vanier Recycle Ottawa); find space for a cargo-bike shop; recruit volunteers; fund tools and space through community fundraising and sponsorship; promote through workshops, social media, and word of mouth.
3. Outcome
A working bike-building and rental system that gets more residents cycling, plus a stronger case for safer cycling infrastructure in the neighbourhood.
Related projects
Lowertown Urban Gardens
Community-run gardens on street sides, rooftops, and individual spaces across Lowertown.
Lowertown Recycling Promotion
Drop-off points and educational workshops to make recycling easier and more visible across Lowertown.
Lowertown Community Compost
A shared composting site for Lowertown residents, built and run by volunteers.
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