The City of Edmonton has released a project update on the Strathcona & Downtown Bike Routes. The update includes information about the top-rated routes, the pop-up bike lane in September, and upcoming Capital Budget, as well as public workshops in November.
Of particular note is the fact that the 83 Avenue Bike Route is listed as a "Recommended Growth Project", but the 102 Avenue Bike Route is listed in "Unfunded Growth Projects". This means that unless Council as a whole approves funding for the project, it won't be built.
Over the next four weeks, Council will deliberate all the projects in the proposed 2015 - 2018 Capital Budget, with the potential for some Councillors to champion certain projects and for projects to change status based on Council's will and approval.
The Edmonton Bike Coalition, an initiative by members of the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society, Strathcona Complete Streets, the QA Crossroads Committee and West Downtown Complete Streets, is organizing to get the downtown and other core routes funded, with an event at City Hall on November 20 at 5:30pm. Find out more and join the coalition!
http://www.edmonton.ca/cycling
102 AVENUE BIKE ROUTE Public Workshop
| Date | Monday, November 24, 2014 |
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| Location | Robertson Wesley United Church |
| Address | 10209 - 123 Street |
| Time | 4:30 – 8:30pm |
| Presentations at 5:00pm and 7:00pm. | |
83 AVENUE BIKE ROUTE Public Workshop
| Date | Thursday, November 27, 2014 |
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| Location | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre |
| Address | 8426 Gateway Blvd |
| Time | 4:30 – 8:30pm |
| Presentations at 5:00pm and 7:00pm. | |