Because most streets either have wide curb lanes or bicycle lanes, cycling is a popular mode of transportation in the region throughout the year.158 There are over 220 km (140 mi) of paths located throughout the Ottawa-Gatineau region.159 A downtown street that is restricted to pedestrians only, Sparks Street was turned into a pedestrian mall in 1966.160 On 10 July 2011 Ottawa saw its first dedica