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Cycling and Active Transportation in Edmonton

Get in gear! Edmonton has a new bike path
Edmonton’s newest bike path is now open. Located on the north side of 102 Avenue, the path runs west from the Groat Road bridge all the way to 136 Street. This is the first section of a planned route that will continue east towards downtown next year.

Designed as a shared-use path (SUP), it’s creation promotes healthy and active lifestyles for Edmontonians. The 102 Avenue bike path will support year-round cycling and encourage people to choose cycling as a safe, healthy and efficient alternative to driving.

This shared-use path features new cyclist-friendly features and road markings that are all brand new to Edmonton.

What’s New?

Along 102 Avenue, the path will feature a new bike-triggered crossing, new bike traffic signals and a number of new road markings.

New! Bike-Triggered Crossing

To help bikes cross the busy 102 Avenue /136 Street intersection, a bike-triggered sensor has been installed under the road that, once activated by a bike, prompts the traffic signal to change. “Entering Bike Detection Zone” signs will be clearly placed on either side of the intersection to alert bikes to the sensor ‘trigger’ area, and alert cars of the new bike crossing. On your bike, wait on the pavement marking and you’ll be detected by sensors under the road. A caged light on the opposite side of the intersection will confirm you’ve activated the signal.

New! Bike Traffic Signals

To help bikes cross streets along the 102 Avenue bike path, a new bike signal has been installed at 130 Street. The bike signal works in sync with the existing traffic signals along 102 Avenue, so cars turning north off of 102 Avenue on a green light will need to watch for cyclists entering the crosswalk.

New! Green Stripes at Intersection

On the west side of the Groat Road bridge, look down and you will see green zebra stripes. These new road stripes show the intended path of cyclists through the intersection. These stripes guide cyclists on a direct path through the intersection. Cars turning north (right) and cyclists continuing east or west along the shared-use path should both be aware and watch out for each other.

New! White Squares at Crosswalks

White squares at crosswalks are a brand new road marking for the city. We recently received some questions on social media regarding the markings along the shared-use path on 102 Avenue and wanted to provide some more information about these crossings.



In Edmonton, white square markings provide a stronger sense of space and visibility for cyclists, and signal to both drivers and cyclists that cyclists are able to ride through the intersection and to look out for them.

At these shared intersections, cyclists are required to yield to motorists and pedestrians. When it is safe to cross the intersection, there is no need for cyclists to dismount.Motorists turning north should be mindful to watch out for cyclists and pedestrians on the shared-use path.

The provincial Traffic Safety Act does not identify a cyclist riding through the intersection as having right-of-way over an intersecting vehicle, unless the cyclist has dismounted and is crossing the roadway as a pedestrian. At the crossings along 102 Avenue, yield signs for cyclists have been installed in accordance with the Traffic Safety Act.

The City of Edmonton is currently working with the Government of Alberta and a number of other municipalities on a project to create positive changes for cycling within the Traffic Safety Act, which will include a review of different cycling treatments through intersections, including crosswalks with white squares.

Sharing The News

The city engaged a number of tactics to educate Edmontonians on our newest bike route. A mail drop featuring the “New To 102” informational flyer was delivered to area homes and businesses. Flyers were also dropped at community hubs along the 102 Avenue area. Additionally, a Bike Street Team visited over 300 area homes to educate residents on the new features and how to use the shared-use path. For a selection of days throughout the fall, Bike Street Team members were stationed along the route to inform and educate users on path usage. Lastly, the Street Team connected with the community at their information booth at the 124 Street Farmer’s Market.

To further educate users, signs will be set up along the path to alert drivers of areas where cyclists will be crossing. Temporary signs will also inform cyclists on how to use the bike-triggered crossing.

Whats Next?

Protected bike lanes are coming to Edmonton!

In 2017/2018, the 102 Avenue bike path will extend eastward to downtown and will feature barriers to separate bikes and cars. The planned 102 Avenue Bike Route will link to destinations that include Stanley Milner Library, City Hall, 124 Street, High Street shopping areas, and more.

The City of Edmonton is planning a temporary bike grid to be installed next year. The 102 Avenue bike route will act as a main corridor for cyclists travelling in the downtown area.

Construction is currently underway on a new bike boulevard along 83rd Avenue. The first stage of the boulevard located between 96th and 99th Streets is projected to be complete in Fall 2016. The planned 83rd Avenue (Strathcona) Bike Boulevard will be extended westward in 2017 to connect to destinations such as the University of Alberta, Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market and Mill Creek Ravine.

For more information visit : 102 Avenue Bike Route – How To and What’s New

http://transformingedmonton.ca/get-in-gear-edmonton-has-a-new-bike-path/
 
New Edmonton bike lane becomes parking spot for some motorists
Edmonton cycling advocates are calling for bike-lane barriers after one of the city’s newest lanes has become street parking for some motorists.

Over the weekend, photos online showed vehicles were parked on the new bike lane, located on 105 Avenue near 116 Street. A “no parking” sign could be seen near the lane.

On Sunday, City of Edmonton Citizen Services spokeswoman Alison Burns said parking illegally on bike lanes is a safety hazard and negatively affects bike and vehicle traffic.

Full Story (Metro Edmonton)
 
Actually, the sign that is seen in the photo is a No General Parking/Handicapped Parking Only sign. I was there this afternoon, and didn't notice any actual No Parking signs. But I imagine it's against the law to park in a bike lane, even if there is no sign specifically prohibiting it.
 
Edmonton's first bike-triggered crossing up and running
Edmonton’s first bike-triggered street crossing is fully operational.

People riding bikes along 136 Street and looking to cross 102 Ave or access the shared-use path can ride up to the intersection and wait on the street markings, where sensors under the road will detect their presence and trigger the light.

According to city traffic engineer, Alex Mawanay, the sensors work by induction, meaning they can pick up the presence of metal.

Full Story (Metro Edmonton)
 
Bike corrals won't be hibernating this winter
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November 17, 2016

The City of Edmonton is turning on-street bike corrals in Old Strathcona into a year-round parking option. On-street bike corrals, which encourage cycling in high traffic areas, also help to create a friendly environment for cyclists.

“We hope that by now making these corrals available during all seasons, we help to encourage year-round cycling while supporting our Winter City initiatives,” said Darryl Mullen, Acting Director of Traffic Operations. “This is especially important because the need for effective places to park a bike still exists even when there is snow on the ground.”

Previously, the six corrals, located all around Old Strathcona, were seasonal. However, with cycling being popular among Edmontonians, the City worked with the Old Strathcona Business Association to keep five of the six permanent year-round. These five corrals are located at:

  • Whyte Avenue and 104 Street (Starbucks)
  • 104 Street south of 83 Avenue (Next Act Pub)
  • 105 Street north of Whyte Avenue (Chapters)
  • 88 Avenue west of 109 Street (The Sugarbowl)
  • 81 Avenue west of Gateway Boulevard (Situation Brewing)
“The cycling community is a big supporter of our area and businesses, and now cyclists can access dedicated bike parking on a more permanent basis,” says Murray Davison, Executive Director of the Old Strathcona Business Association. “With the 83 Avenue cycle track on the way, this type of continued investment in our business community by the City of Edmonton is greatly appreciated and warranted.”

Year-round bike infrastructure is an important step as the City provides more connectivity and options for cyclists. This will complement the construction of the 83 Avenue and 102 Avenue cycle tracks and the Downtown bike grid.

The corrals will be turned into windrow free zones to alleviate the impacts of plowing. Snow accumulation will be addressed on an as-needed basis.

For more information:
edmonton.ca/bikeparking
Media contacts:
Maya Filipovic
Communications Advisor
Parks and Roads Services
780-496-4684

Kristi Bland
Communications Advisor
Urban Transportation
780-495-9904
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http://www.mailoutinteractive.com/Industry/View.aspx?id=863883&q=1116212177&qz=902d7d
 
Better bike infrastructure would make Edmonton safer for pedestrians and cyclists: pedestrian
Mark Butt says walking along Stony Plain Road as it turns into 104 Avenue near Oliver made him nervous — cyclists would narrowly swerve around him on the sidewalk.

They were “nearly forcing me onto the road itself on many occasions,” Butt said.

He added that most of the cyclists, "did not even use their bells to notify me they were coming up.”

Butt’s comments come in light of a leaked Edmonton Police email, in which an officer says “undesirables” are cycling on sidewalks along 118 Avenue, in the city’s northeast near Wayne Gretzky Drive.

The force had launched an operation in the area, ticketing those who’ve been breaking the law — which includes cyclists riding on sidewalks.

Police had ticketed Jorg Schlagheck for cycling on the sidewalk. He intends to fight the ticket because he believes the sidewalk was the safest option.

http://www.metronews.ca/news/edmont...ton-sidewalks-better-bike-infrastructure.html
 
Edmonton bike infrastructure in focus as snow falls
Adam Noble-Johnson cycled through five kilometres of snow and cold temperatures Monday morning, and he can’t wait for the new downtown bike grid to make things easier.

“It was pretty hard today – there was freshly fallen snow and not all the roads are clear,” said Noble-Johnson, a former resident of Calgary, which already has a downtown cycle grid.

“I’m noticing not having that infrastructure makes a difference. I’m excited to see what gets built here.”

http://www.metronews.ca/news/edmont...e-infrastructure-in-focus-as-snow-falls-.html
 
Good article despite the somewhat misleading headline (oh, Postmedia...)

David Staples: Should cyclists be fined for riding on sidewalks?
Jorg Schlagheck, 54, a local handyman and avid cyclist, will go to Edmonton traffic court on Friday morning to argue that he should be found not guilty for his $100 ticket for cycling on a sidewalk.

If you go by the letter of the law, Schlagheck will lose. He readily admits he was riding on the sidewalk, a bylaw offence.

I’m not going to quarrel with a judge who finds Schlagheck guilty, but I do think it was ridiculous he was issued the ticket in the first place. Edmonton police should have used their discretion, especially in a city where cyclists are often caught between a rock (dark, dangerous and unsafe roads) and a hard place (sidewalks where they’re not legally allowed to be, even if there are few or no pedestrians around).

http://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/...uld-cyclists-be-fined-for-riding-on-sidewalks
 
I would like to see more tandem bicycles and Surrey-fashioned constructs (maybe we should start a rental company) to push pedal-pushers to the fore!
 
Edmonton cyclists on track for year-round riding
Two-wheeled commuters are unlocking a new cycling season in Edmonton — with help from the city's annual Bike and Multi Sport Show.

Nearly 50 local bike shops and organizations traded ideas at a public symposium in the University of Alberta Butterdome over the weekend, finishing Sunday.

Cycling in a winter city used to be the domain of "the really, really fringe hardcore," said Peter Hockenhull, the bike show's director.

The advent of snow-savvy gear means summer cyclists are warming up to the idea of commuting by bike 12 months a year, he added.

"A trend that we're seeing now is somebody saying, 'I want one bike and I want it to do a whole bunch of things instead of being extremely good at one thing and useless at everything else,' " Hockenhull said.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/bike-show-edmonton-cyclists-winter-alberta-tires-1.4000364
 
83 Avenue Bike Route: Pre-Construction Meeting
April 3, 2017

Residents are invited to attend a drop-in pre-construction meeting for the 83 Avenue Bike Route to learn more about the construction activities taking place this year, timelines and impacts. Construction areas for 2017 will include:
  • 83 Avenue between 99 Street - 106 Street
  • 95A Street between 82 Avenue - 83 Avenue
  • 106 Street between 82 Avenue - 83 Avenue
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Location: ATB Financial Arts Barns,10330-84 Avenue

The 83 Avenue Bike Route project is a major bike route being implemented in the central part of Edmonton. This route connects the communities of Strathcona, Garneau and the University area, between Mill Creek Ravine and 111 Street. Connected destinations also include the University of Alberta, Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market, and Mill Creek Ravine. The 83 Avenue Bike Route is designed as a high-quality cycling facility to provide a comfortable and accessible route for cyclists of all ages and abilities.

For more information:
edmonton.ca/bike83avenue/

Media contact:
Kristi Bland
Communications Advisor
780-495-9904

http://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/fjs1m--c2dwz-5kftw911

 
Spring in Edmonton is the season for bike path construction
Spring is the season for new bike paths in Edmonton — at least that’s what it looks like.

Construction projects this spring include a major leg of the 83 Ave route (from 99 Street to 106 Street), the 102 Ave track — one step closer towards downtown from 111 Street to Clifton Place — and the much-anticipated downtown grid.

Pre-construction open houses are scheduled Thursday (83 Ave) and May 3 (102 Ave). The downtown grid pilot track has been approved by council, with all seven kilometers of shared-use paths to be installed this summer.

As for the 102 Ave track, the city has completed the route from 136 Street to just over the Groat Road Bridge, with an eye to finish the extension to Clifton Place in 2018. The track will then pierce the core when construction of the west leg of the Valley Line begins.

But for 83 Ave, some cyclists are questioning why it’s taking so long to get the entire project finished.

http://www.metronews.ca/news/edmont...is-the-season-for-bike-path-construction.html
 
City gets rolling on Edmonton's first dedicated bike lanes
City of Edmonton crews have started construction on a $7.5-million bike network that will provide seven kilometres of separated lanes for cyclists, crisscrossing the city's downtown.

Crews began cutting pavement Wednesday morning for the on 107th Street between 99th and 100th Avenue for the Downtown Bike Network project.

"It's really exciting. We're thrilled that it's happening," said Anna Ho of Paths for People. The group, which works to improve conditions for cycling and walking in Edmonton, has long advocated for the bike lanes in the downtown area.

The city plans to build lanes going down 100th, 102nd and 104th Avenues and 106th, 103rd and 99th Streets. Concrete barriers and planters will be installed on roads throughout the network to separate cyclists from traffic.

They are expecting the project to be finished by July this year.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-bike-lanes-1.4057471
 

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