[fromyeg]

I've taken the new 110St bike lanes a few times over the past few weeks, and have to say, I hope there are plans at some point to extend them further south, perhaps down 111 St in McKernan, and then into Pleasantview. Crossing 72 Ave can be pretty sketchy when it's really busy. Otherwise, a very pleasant ride from Saskatchewan Drive to 76 Ave - I tend to think that this particular design (bidirectional) should be the standard going forward; the single lane 106 St and 76 Ave with curvy turn bays and raised sections for the bus stops feel like some sort of boxed-in obstacle course and I'm not particularly a fan.

Agree with the above. Trying to pull a chariot down the 106th Street bike lanes is a bit of a challenge!

 

[BrettB]

Interesting short video on cycling in the 15-minute city by an Edmonton-based creator

 

[thommyjo]

I've taken the new 110St bike lanes a few times over the past few weeks, and have to say, I hope there are plans at some point to extend them further south, perhaps down 111 St in McKernan, and then into Pleasantview. Crossing 72 Ave can be pretty sketchy when it's really busy. Otherwise, a very pleasant ride from Saskatchewan Drive to 76 Ave - I tend to think that this particular design (bidirectional) should be the standard going forward; the single lane 106 St and 76 Ave with curvy turn bays and raised sections for the bus stops feel like some sort of boxed-in obstacle course and I'm not particularly a fan.

Very much agreed. The single lane in Edmonton is especially problematic with winter/snow/ice. Minimizing turns is important for safety. And bi-directional gives the luxury of side by side riding if not busy, and for passing. Using an ebike on 106st is pointless cause you’ll often get behind someone going 15km/hr and there’s no passing options.

Between MUPs and bi-directional lanes, every community in our inner ring road should ideally have those in the next 5-8 years imo. With most new suburbs having MUPs decently already too.

Biggest thing we’re missing is protected intersections. Especially for the large ones with 4+ lanes. That’s a huge shortcoming still. Exciting to see more central areas getting real bike lanes though.

 

[ntt1]

(yes, I'm a bit annoyed)

 

[TAS]

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(yes, I'm a bit annoyed)

Blocked with what and where along it? I haven't been around there.

 

[bingo]

the new106st bike path/Multiuse/xtrawide sidewalk?? is really nice a popular bike route before but on a really bumpy road it should grow even more now that its connected to the northern 106st bike lane in queen alexandra

 

[ntt1]

Blocked with what and where along it? I haven't been around there.

Contractor vehicles for concrete work, landscaping, utilities, paving, etc etc etc.. Usually north of 82 Ave, but sometimes multiple blockages from 76 Ave to 87 Ave.

 

[YEG imagineer]

https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/defau...tage2-Construction-Bulletin.pdf?cb=1688178555. This is a bit frustrating. The city recommends you use the Rainbow Valley Road. Since construction started I’ve had a a few run ins with likely construction staff driving like idiots on this road to get there in the early morning. Btw there is still no shared path beside Rainbow Valley Road.

 

[TAS]

Not only have I noticed more people on bikes again this summer, I've noticed more people in the 'bike' lanes who aren't mobile without a motorized wheelchair or some other device.

I remember reading, if you don't see a lot of people around with disbilities or mobility issues, it's not that there isn't many out there, it's that your infrastructure is severely lacking.

Hopefully the number of people out and about continues to grow as does our infrastructure.

 

[TAS]

I'm pretty excited to be checking out urbanism and bike infrastructure in Norway this September.

Check out this 90 second video of what Bergen, Norway (the country's second largest city after Oslo, and located on the west coast) has recently completed. Pretty impressive.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1675575434967220225

 

[fromyeg]

I'm pretty excited to be checking out urbanism and bike infrastructure in Norway this September.

Check out this 90 second video of what Bergen, Norway (the country's second largest city after Oslo, and located on the west coast) has recently completed. Pretty impressive.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1675575434967220225

That’s amazing. Thanks for the share!

If Bergen can build that, then surely we can build a bicycle underpass under the tracks at 76th Ave.

 

[Gronk!]

That’s amazing. Thanks for the share!

If Bergen can build that, then surely we can build a bicycle underpass under the tracks at 76th Ave.

I'd be worried about homelessness and criminal activity in such an underpass.
In any case, I want a true MUP (including vehicles, transit, cyclists and pedestrians) either at-grade across 76 Ave or an overpass over the CP rail yard.
I want 76 Ave to be an alternative corridor to Whyte Ave. Putting in just a bicycle path will not cut it.

 

[TAS]

I'd be worried about homelessness and criminal activity in such an underpass.
In any case, I want a true MUP (including vehicles, transit, cyclists and pedestrians) either at-grade across 76 Ave or an overpass over the CP rail yard.
I want 76 Ave to be an alternative corridor to Whyte Ave. Putting in just a bicycle path will not cut it.

How far down 76 Ave could such a corridor be feasible? When you start heading east of Ritchie Market that road really narrows up with homes on each side of 76 ave. Will be interesting to see a plan that accommodates vehicles, transit, cyclists and pedestrians along with light fixtures, trees/planters etc. Or is there such a proposal out there?

For context, this section of 76 Ave is the same width as 102 Ave through Oliver that has a single lane of traffic in one direction, parking on one side, and a bike lane, with sidewalks.
How is transit in each direction going to fit here?

 

[itom987]

I'm pretty excited to be checking out urbanism and bike infrastructure in Norway this September.

Check out this 90 second video of what Bergen, Norway (the country's second largest city after Oslo, and located on the west coast) has recently completed. Pretty impressive.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1675575434967220225

It is important to note that the tunnel goes through a mountain. The only thing we have is the river valley which already has the high level bridge. Best comparable that would work for Edmonton is to build elevated bicycle paths throughout the city that go in ways the car cannot.

 

[TAS]

It is important to note that the tunnel goes through a mountain. The only thing we have is the river valley which already has the high level bridge. Best comparable that would work for Edmonton is to build elevated bicycle paths throughout the city that go in ways the car cannot.

It's important to note I'm just sharing the video to highlight some impressive infrastructure that cities are building that is unique to their landscapes and weather in an effort to reduce vehicle traffic and the financial and environmental costs of such traffic. By sharing this I'm not advocating Edmonton needs to build a tunnel somewhere it isn't needed.