The Safer Roads Ottawa Program is a leading community partnership between Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Public Health and the Transportation Services Department committed to preventing or eliminating road deaths and serious injuries for all people in the City of Ottawa, through culture change, community engagement, and development of a sustainable safe transportation environment.
Also participating in the Safer Roads Ottawa Program are the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sureté du Québec, Department of National Defence’s Military Police and Gatineau Police Service to improve road safety for all residents of the national capital region.
Volunteer with Pathway Patrol
History
Pathway Patrol was established in 1997 to provide information, improve safety and courtesy, and promote healthy living on Ottawa’s recreational pathways. Pathway Patrol is a City of Ottawa volunteer program working in partnership with the National Capital Commission. We are the “eyes on the path”.
Pathway patrol volunteers
Are you a cyclist? Walker? Runner? Inline skater? Do you enjoy using any of the pathways around your neighbourhood?
Join the Pathway Patrol Volunteers!
Pathway patrollers:
- Greet pathway users
- Provide assistance to pathway users
- Remind users of pathway courtesy and regulations
- Provide information about the pathway system
- Promote safety and active living
- Promote helmet use
- Monitor pathways use and patrol activities
- Report obstacles and hazards
Patroller requirements:
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of:
- 18+ years of age
- Complete Police Record Check
- Complete Pathway Patrol training session
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Cyclists and in-line skaters must wear helmet
- Able to commit to a minimum of 6 hours of patrolling per month
- Must provide cell phone
- Wear the Pathway Patrol Jersey while on patrol
- Patrols must be with a minimum of 2 people
First AID and CPR training
All Pathway Patrol volunteers must hold a valid Standard First Aid and CPR level C certification.
Volunteer and get free Training!
Sign-up for Pathway Patrol today:
Email us: pathwaypatrol@ottawa.ca
Call us at: 613-580-2424 ext. 28064
Community Tool Kit
Want to increase road safety in your community?
To achieve our goal of zero fatalities and injuries on Ottawa’s streets we need your support. Invite Safer Roads Ottawa to your next community association or gathering. From discussing traffic calming measures, increased enforcement or organizing a bike rodeo Safer Roads Ottawa can offer your community a variety of tools to make you neighbourhood safer.
The following videos are examples of community initiatives Safer Roads Ottawa have been a part of:
Alta Vista Ward Safe Streets video
Bay Ward Slowdown Campaign (video)
Distracted Driving Video from Drop It and Drive
Toe Tag
For more information please contact SRO@ottawa.ca
