[TAS]

It looks like the 23 Ave MUP between 111 and 119St will probably be paved next week at some point. Most of the old sidewalks have been dug up now. Also, color me a bit impressed that they blocked off a whole driving lane between 119 and 118 St for a proper walking detour.

Here is a pic of the 66st sidewalk (east side) between 153 and 137 Avenues that will be converted into a MUP - but not until 2025 now. I wonder if they will have people walk down the alley while this work goes on. The west side of 66st doesn't even have a sidewalk.

I certainly hope when they make a MUP here they expand out towards the alley as opposed to the other side so those trees aren't disturbed.

 

[CplKlinger]

Here is a pic of the 66st sidewalk (east side) between 153 and 137 Avenues that will be converted into a MUP - but not until 2025 now.

Where did you hear about the timelines being officially delayed? The project page is frustratingly out of date, and the latest quarterly update only says that the 2024 routes have either begun construction, or will begin this fall. Is there a place to see more detailed info?

 

[TAS]

Where did you hear about the timelines being officially delayed? The project page is frustratingly out of date, and the latest quarterly update only says that the 2024 routes have either begun construction, or will begin this fall. Is there a place to see more detailed info?

I contacted the city for update and was provided the info (thanks City of Edmonton!).
I also rode my bike to most of the routes last weekend to see progress (or lack thereof on some), which then prompted the email.

 

[TAS]

Here was almost finished route along 106st by NAIT.

Here is 153 Ave route between 82 St and Greisbach Rd - hasn't started construction.

Here is 102 Ave between 138-139 streets - it hadn't started yet but may be now. 136-138st were well underway.

As a bonus, here's fountain in Glenora - it would look good in Warehouse Park, haha

 

[fromyeg]

I scooted along Ada Boulevard today. It was my first time up there since the renewal work was completed.

It was very nice.

Also, the new way-finding signs throughout the river valley, Mill Creek ravine, and along the bike lanes are a very welcome addition.

Edmonton is definitely heading in a positive direction with regard to the active transportation. Hoping the work on all the new bike lanes really ramps up next year.

 

[TAS]

I scooted along Ada Boulevard today. It was my first time up there since the renewal work was completed.

It was very nice.

Also, the new way-finding signs throughout the river valley, Mill Creek ravine, and along the bike lanes are a very welcome addition.

Edmonton is definitely heading in a positive direction with regard to the active transportation. Hoping the work on all the new bike lanes really ramps up next year.

The neigbourhood renewal work through McCauley should be great when it's finished too.

I also like the space they've provided in Clareview along Hermitage Rd and 40st. Those portable concrete dividers allows for quick active transportation lanes using existing overbuilt roadways.

 

[northlands]

I scooted along Ada Boulevard today. It was my first time up there since the renewal work was completed.

It was very nice.

Also, the new way-finding signs throughout the river valley, Mill Creek ravine, and along the bike lanes are a very welcome addition.

Edmonton is definitely heading in a positive direction with regard to the active transportation. Hoping the work on all the new bike lanes really ramps up next year.

The City has been really nailing it with the neighbourhood renewal program. The Ada renewal with the addition of the MUP on the southside and slimmer road way is such an unbelievable improvement for pedestrians, dog walkers, cyclists, and home owners, plus it further reduces vehicle speeds. Massive net positive. Our planning dept has really brought themselves into the future this past decade.

 

[ntt1]

The City has been really nailing it with the neighbourhood renewal program. The Ada renewal with the addition of the MUP on the southside and slimmer road way is such an unbelievable improvement for pedestrians, dog walkers, cyclists, and home owners, plus it further reduces vehicle speeds. Massive net positive. Our planning dept has really brought themselves into the future this past decade.

I'm looking forward to the program starting to come to some of the suburbs built circa 1970s-80s, but suspect we'll probably hear a lot more complaints from those residents (like that one article from the Castle Downs area earlier this year).

 

[Oilgasms]

Didn't get a good pic of it, but looks like this section will be at least getting a sidewalk if not a Shared-Use Path. Construction has begun. Unsure which department of the city is responsible for this work. Will edit in a picture when I get the chance.

Also I'm wondering if there's a solution for crossing the 61st ave at 111th st on the west crosswalk. You are given a short window (5seconds maybe) to start crossing the street before cars are given a full green light to turn left. I've had some sketchy incidences there. I 311'd it but never heard back

 

[thommyjo]

178st missing link update:

TLDR: 2027 arterial renewal for 178st will fix missing link from 87ave to 95ave.

My only fear is if 178st renewal gets delayed due to budget or a desire to reduce construction with LRT in that area, plus 95ave renewal, belmead renewal, and 163st bike lanes added.

 

[degrandprix]

178st missing link update:

TLDR: 2027 arterial renewal for 178st will fix missing link from 87ave to 95ave.

My only fear is if 178st renewal gets delayed due to budget or a desire to reduce construction with LRT in that area, plus 95ave renewal, belmead renewal, and 163st bike lanes added.

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Definitely a needed missing link, especially in that particular spot there is a ton of cross traffic coming from the mall, I would not feel safe biking on that stretch of road.

Also, I didn't even realize that most of 178st had an MUP, it's not shown on Google maps!

I have tried to contact Google in the past to update this in another location, they don't seem to respond. I wonder if the city would have some more sway with them?

Maybe you should reply to that email and let them know!

 

[thommyjo]

Definitely a needed missing link, especially in that particular spot there is a ton of cross traffic coming from the mall, I would not feel safe biking on that stretch of road.

Also, I didn't even realize that most of 178st had an MUP, it's not shown on Google maps!

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I have tried to contact Google in the past to update this in another location, they don't seem to respond. I wonder if the city would have some more sway with them?

Maybe you should reply to that email and let them know!

Interesting. Yeah, I wonder how that gets updated. 95ave has also shown bike lanes for years even though it’s been like 7 years since they removed the painted gutters. I’ve had multiple friends end up on 95ave by accident and be terrified.

With the LRT and 95ave completing in a few years, I’d imagine this stretch of 178st becomes VERY well used in 5 years.

 

[mcr]

Definitely a needed missing link, especially in that particular spot there is a ton of cross traffic coming from the mall, I would not feel safe biking on that stretch of road.

Also, I didn't even realize that most of 178st had an MUP, it's not shown on Google maps!

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I have tried to contact Google in the past to update this in another location, they don't seem to respond. I wonder if the city would have some more sway with them?

Maybe you should reply to that email and let them know!

As I've began using the active transportation network a lot more since getting an ebike, I've realized that Google is definitely not the best resource for biking. Good overview, but missing a lot. I tend to confirm everything on the City's online map instead - https://gis.edmonton.ca/portal/apps...scoverYEG&id=c1c2fda1accf48788329dd97af32023d

 

[dkazzed]

I noticed that about Google. I'll use it to generally suggest the fastest route but then add modifications to route it on cycle-friendlier roads and SUPs.

Even then, for example it won't route me to cross 118 Ave at the Coliseum Transit Centre, but I wonder if it was because the pedestrian crossing signal timing was terrible. I sent a 311 request commenting that it was up to a 2-3 minute wait sometimes to cross 118 Ave once the button was pushed and that's since been reduce to 30 second on average, so that might eventually improve the routing algorithm? 311 works sometimes!

 

[degrandprix]

I agree it is better to use other apps and sources to plan routes, but I think having the bike network properly mapped on Google would be a huge help in getting more people to use it.

I will email the city's active transportation mailbox and see if they can do anything to get it updated.