We’re thrilled to announce that Hop! – our app to encourage families to walk to school – has won Initiative of the Year in the Ontario Ministry of Transportation Road Safety Awards.

Right now in Ottawa, the best way to push for systemic change is by engaging in the local municipal elections. The candidates we elect to represent us have major influence over the scale and pace of progress for the environment over the next four years.

We’re one step closer to realizing our vision for a greener, more accessible Ottawa. A new initiative, unveiled on September 13th, will provide residents at five Ottawa Community Housing Corporation communities access to an electric vehicle car sharing program.

With three weeks left of summer, it is a great time to dust off your sneakers and get ready to start the school year on the right foot. September is a beautiful time of year for walking, scooting, and cycling, and it’s also when families establish their routines for the school year. Check out our newest video on the benefits of walking to school!

Each school day, Ottawa’s school bus drivers travel over 136,000 kilometres as they transport about 80,000 students to and from school – the same as driving across Canada 17 times!