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Making Edmonton a friendlier place to walk, roll and cycle #yegwalk #yegbike

  1. “I think the minister is trying to use culture war distractions to distract from the fact that we do not have safe streets in Alberta.“ - Coun. Michael Janz

    edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...

    Let’s continue to speak up for safe streets together! 💪

    “We are looking at drafting legislation and making changes to the Traffic Safety Act that would include traffic impact assessments.”

    Alberta's transportation minister does walkalong with Edmonton residents angry over bike lanes

    “We are looking at drafting legislation and making changes to the Traffic Safety Act that would include traffic impact assessments.”

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  2. More bike and shared infrastructure progress in the Northeast. A couple more blocks of the 132 ave bike lane is completed west of 66 street. New sidewalk to shared trail conversion on the east side of 66th street between 137 ave and 149 ave is nearly complete.

    New bike lane on 132 avenue west of 66 street.New shared trail on 66th street north of 137 avenue.
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  3. Providing transportation choices allows individuals and families more ways to get around and can save $$ when people go from 2 cars to 1 or even car-free if preferred. Let's elect council candidates who support viable options. #yegcc

    edmonton.taproot.news/news/2025/08...

    Taproot's listening work with voters in the lead up to the 2025 municipal election in October reveals that many see active transportation infrastructure as an election issue.

    Voters told Taproot they want better bike lanes and data, and worry about provincial involvement

    Taproot's listening work with voters in the lead up to the 2025 municipal election in October reveals that many see active transportation infrastructure as an election issue.

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  4. The bike lanes have made my 'hood 5 times better. Fewer cars speeding, more active options, quick trips to stores and Whyte and Farmers Market, strollers and joggers and folks on scooters/mobility wheels get safe space...it's the best!

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