Patrollers and safety guru receive awards for cycling

Ottawa – The fourth annual Bruce Timmermans Cycling Awards were presented at a ceremony today at City Hall. The awards are presented to an individual and an organization that demonstrate a commitment to promoting cycling as a means of transportation. The recipients of this year's awards are: 

• Fidus Systems, the first business to receive the Cycling-Friendly designation in the new City of Ottawa. This award is given to organizations and businesses that meet at least two cycling-friendly criteria.

• Sidney Board, winner of the Individual Award, which recognizes an Ottawa citizen who demonstrates exemplary commitment to the promotion of cycling. Mr. Board, who travels by bicycle year round, is president of the Ottawa Safety Council. He has a long history of volunteering with Citizens for Safe Cycling and teaching cycling skills to Ottawa residents.

• Pathway Patrol, winner of the Organization Award, which recognizes the outstanding efforts of a volunteer organization in the encouragement of bicycle use. During the summer months, teams of Pathway Patrol volunteers ensure the city’s recreational paths are safe and enjoyable for all users.

City Councillor Rainer Bloess was on hand for the awards ceremony. “The dedication of Fidus Systems, Sidney Board and the Pathway Patrol are shining examples of what any individual or organization can do to make a difference in our community,” he said. “I am proud to recognize their efforts in our city, and to pleased to honour the memory of one of our greatest cycling advocates, Bruce Timmermans.” 

Bruce Timmermans was a long-time cycling educator and advocate, an active member of the Ottawa Bicycle Club and a founding member of Citizens for Safe Cycling. He worked tirelessly to encourage safe and increased bicycle use.  

The Bruce Timmermans Cycling Awards are part of the TravelWise program which encourages and recognizes initiatives that promote the greater use of cycling, walking, public transit and carpooling to get around Ottawa. For more information on the Bruce Timmermans Cycling Awards, please contact the City's Call Centre at (613) 580-2400 or visit the Web site at ottawa.ca.

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