Active Transportation
Recent stories about active transportation
'Bold' vision for 76 Ave calls for rerouting vehicle traffic
An active transportation advocacy group wants the City of Edmonton to consider what it calls a "bold idea" for where 76 Avenue crosses the Mill Creek Ravine between the Ritchie and King Edward Park neighbourhoods.
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City proposes renewing Wîhkwêntôwin to prioritize pedestrians over cars
As it prepares for neighbourhood renewal in Wîhkwêntôwin, the City of Edmonton wants feedback on its design proposals for new bike infrastructure, traffic-calming measures, and linear parks in place of portions of roads.
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City recommends removing cars on 83 Avenue near farmers' market
The city is recommending making one block of 83 Avenue between Calgary Trail and Gateway Boulevard car free.
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City invests in better bike parking at schools, but reaching it remains tough
The City of Edmonton has set aside $75,000 for schools and other organizations to improve bike parking, but some cyclists suggest challenges remain to feel safe riding to those new spots.
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Ten routes mark first bike projects from $100M investment
More than a year after Edmonton's city council voted to invest $100 million to build active transportation infrastructure, the city has announced 10 routes spanning 17 kilometres that it will build in 2024 as part of the project.
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Calls for public engagement: 76 Ave. renewal, active transportation
Here are opportunities to help inform city planning, including the active transportation network, transit and recreation centre services, and the renewal of an important collector street in Ritchie and King Edward Park.
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Proposed redesign of 101 Avenue creates danger, say cyclists
Some cyclists say proposed changes to the intersection of 101 Avenue and 75 Street are unsafe. The Edmonton Bike Coalition is holding a protest northeast of the intersection on June 18 to draw attention to the problems and suggest what a safe intersection for biking and walking would look like.
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