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Misc. Transportation Projects

northlands said:
Yup. Winterburn Rd between 16A and Whitemud needs to be done ASAP too.
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Edmonton looking to widen some roads due to growing traffic congestion

The intersection of Winterburn Road and Whitemud Drive in West Edmonton can get fairly busy, especially on weekends. Now, the city is working with developers to widen some streets in order to address traffic congestion. “It’s usually really congested. I don’t know that there’s a magic time when...
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policyenthusiast said:
It's pretty goofy that this wasn't built up from the get-go, knowing this is one of the main centres for greenfield development. Still, it'll make it easier to get to the west end Costco, and that's alright with me.
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From what I know it’s a result of how our greenfield development is spread so thin, every new growth area is going at the same time. Maybe the idea is that with the spread out growth we can upgrade infrastructure incrementally as the neighbourhoods grow? Makes sense in theory but the reality of our growth patterns (waves of rapid population increase) means it doesn’t seem to work that well.
 
yeggator said:
edmonton.citynews.ca

Edmonton looking to widen some roads due to growing traffic congestion

The intersection of Winterburn Road and Whitemud Drive in West Edmonton can get fairly busy, especially on weekends. Now, the city is working with developers to widen some streets in order to address traffic congestion. “It’s usually really congested. I don’t know that there’s a magic time when...
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Two roads on the wish list would be 17 Street and 34 Street between Sherwood Park Freeway and Whitemud. This would make access to industrial land easier.
 
Seamusmuldrew said:
From what I know it’s a result of how our greenfield development is spread so thin, every new growth area is going at the same time. Maybe the idea is that with the spread out growth we can upgrade infrastructure incrementally as the neighbourhoods grow? Makes sense in theory but the reality of our growth patterns (waves of rapid population increase) means it doesn’t seem to work that well.
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I think that's largely their thought process, and it would probably be an ok idea if they reacted quickly when the demand gets crazy. But they don't, and then these roads sit for 10 years drastically underbuilt. I know the whole "one lane will fix it!" thing, but single lane roads in these types of developments simply aren't enough, and while there'd still be traffic with twinned roads, it's more manageable and appropriate.
 
ntt1 said:
Location study with detailed drawings for the Ellerslie Road widening, if anyone is interested:

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Highlights:

1.4.1 Option 1 – Construct Project as Proposed As described above, the expansion requires the relocation of existing utilities, addition of two traffic lanes,a new bridge crossing, and armouring and revegetating the banks of Whitemud Creek Ravine. Completing the expansion of Ellerslie Road in its proposed location satisfies the approved Windermere and Heritage Valley ASPs for the anticipated increase of traffic volume to already traffic congested area.

3.4.1 - [...] The Project meets the requirements of this bylaw by having undergone preliminary design with objectives to reduce the impact of the Project on the environment in the NSR Valley, by informed consultation with City of Edmonton, the public, neighbours, and others, conforming to all design guidelines provided by the City of Edmonton, preparation of an EIA, and a SLS.

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No sexy renders unfortunately, just technical drawings.
 
I'm still waiting for these projects from AB Transportation:
  • Hwy 11 twinning from Benalto to Rocky Mountain House
  • Hwy 43 twinning from Beaverlodge to the BC border
  • Hwy 43/34 roundabout
  • Hwy 28/37 roundabout
  • Hwy 28A/37 roundabout
AB's Transportation Minister needs to spend less time worrying about bike lanes in Edmonton (which is a municipal issue) and more time devoted to these rural projects.
 
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