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Two of the three documents related to the updated Complete Streets standards have recently been published.
Volume 2-01: Complete Streets Design and Construction (Design Standards) - Version 6This document contains high level Complete Streets design philosophy and guidance that supports the construction of streets in Edmonton.
NOTE: This is Version 6 and applies to all projects initiated after January 1, 2026.
Volume 2-02: Complete Streets Design and Construction (Construction Specifications) - Version 6This document contains detailed specifications that have been updated with best practices in construction methodology that supports the construction of streets in Edmonton.
NOTE: Coming Q2/Q3 2026 (Use Version 5 Construction Specifications in the interim)
Volume 2-03: Complete Streets Design and Construction (Standard Details) - Version 6This document contains standard drawings that can be used in the design of streets in Edmonton, including street cross-sections, intersections elements, and other geometric design details.
NOTE: This is Version 6 and applies to all projects initiated after January 1, 2026.
 
CplKlinger said:
Two of the three documents related to the updated Complete Streets standards have recently been published.
Volume 2-01: Complete Streets Design and Construction (Design Standards) - Version 6This document contains high level Complete Streets design philosophy and guidance that supports the construction of streets in Edmonton.
NOTE: This is Version 6 and applies to all projects initiated after January 1, 2026.
Volume 2-02: Complete Streets Design and Construction (Construction Specifications) - Version 6This document contains detailed specifications that have been updated with best practices in construction methodology that supports the construction of streets in Edmonton.
NOTE: Coming Q2/Q3 2026 (Use Version 5 Construction Specifications in the interim)
Volume 2-03: Complete Streets Design and Construction (Standard Details) - Version 6This document contains standard drawings that can be used in the design of streets in Edmonton, including street cross-sections, intersections elements, and other geometric design details.
NOTE: This is Version 6 and applies to all projects initiated after January 1, 2026.
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I’ve pointed this irony out to councillors and city workers multiple times in engagements.

“We don’t like bi-directional bike lanes because it impacts drivers turning who may not expect some from their blind shoulder”.

Agreed. It’s dangerous and not ideal.

But then they’ll also argue for multi use paths for most of our district connectors…. The roads with the fastest speeds, less expectation of bikes, and multi lane traffic.

178st for example is 6-8 lanes in many sections and has people turning right and left across the MUP. It’s 60km/hr. But a MUP is somehow sufficient?

Feels hypocritical to claim this standard, and then to defend MUPs when criticized for over-using them.
 
TAS said:
Parking lot walkways need to be designed better to prevent this from happening like the 109st Save On Foods centre. If you have a mobility aid, it's especially a challenge.
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I have experienced it a lot worse than this. I posted a picture some months ago. The worst a the pickups who back in with the truck bed overhanging.
 
Is there any policy-based solution to the disaster zone that neighbourhood streets around schools turn into around dropoff/pickup time?

Every day, I see no less than three vehicles blatantly illegally parked (close to a crosswalk, obstructing the view, in front of fire hydrants, or outright blocking crosswalks), stopping randomly, speeding, or making a U-turn wherever they please. This can't be sustainable going forward until we start seeing more incidents.
 
ntt1 said:
Is there any policy-based solution to the disaster zone that neighbourhood streets around schools turn into around dropoff/pickup time?

Every day, I see no less than three vehicles blatantly illegally parked (close to a crosswalk, obstructing the view, in front of fire hydrants, or outright blocking crosswalks), stopping randomly, speeding, or making a U-turn wherever they please. This can't be sustainable going forward until we start seeing more incidents.
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EPS doing their jobs for once.
 
johnnyboy said:
edmonton.taproot.news

City to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue

Three intersections that allow pedestrians to cross Whyte Avenue diagonally are slated to be reverted to traditional crosswalks this year as part of a bid to help buses move faster.
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There are six scrambles downtown and one in the Stony Plain Road area, and there are no plans to remove those at this time.

There 5 out of 6 downtown scrambles I'm aware of:
  1. Jasper Ave/RWH
  2. Jasper Ave/104 St
  3. 104 St/104 Ave
  4. 102 St/104 Ave
  5. 105 St/105 Ave
 
Gronk! said:
There are six scrambles downtown and one in the Stony Plain Road area, and there are no plans to remove those at this time.

There 5 out of 6 downtown scrambles I'm aware of:
  1. Jasper Ave/RWH
  2. Jasper Ave/104 St
  3. 104 St/104 Ave
  4. 102 St/104 Ave
  5. 105 St/105 Ave
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Those two on 104th Ave desperately need to be variable. They should only be active for events at Rogers. It's so frustrating to be stuck there when the area is deserted during non-event times.
 
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