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TAS said:
When you start heading east of Ritchie Market that road really narrows up with homes on each side of 76 ave
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It could be a bi-directional single lane shuttle transit train for the narrowest parts (it would have to use magnemotion LSM propulsion to be effective, safe, and operationally economical) or it could be elevated for the entire run from Sherwood Park to UofA. That coupled with uni-directional bike lane and sidewalk on each boulevard protected by the existing line of trees and then two-lane auto access on the existing street.
 
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Would closing down river valley road to be one way or just removing it completely apart from royal Glendora access ever be considered? I know it's useful for vehicle commuters, but could alternative routes routes be explored? When I think of the potential Touch the Water project, I feel there is not enough room from the existing MUP to the river to truly do the project justice. I think of the separation that the seawall has from roads and how special that amount of space and quiet can be. Even Calgary's Riverwalk southbank has significant separation from traffic.
 
So what to do about right turns on red lights.

Saw as close as you can get, near miss this morning with someone on a bike and a person driving.

Person on bike was headed east on 100 Ave bike lane about to go through 109 st intersection. Driver of SUV was supposed to be stopped at 109 st (southbound lane) and had a no right turn on red but proceeded to do so anyway and rather quickly. The bike basically hit the front end of the vehicle stopping just in time.

The driver, who had stopped momentarily right in front of the bike lane as they then saw the bike, then just continued right turn and headed west on 100 Ave.

The bike rider was quite upset - I think she was more shaken up more than anything. She said she was OK and continued on.

Most intersections don't have a no right turn on red light so people just don't think that's a thing. In some cases they may just try to ignore it.

But what to do. More awareness campaigns? Make all intersections no right on red for consistency? Or more periodic enforcement at certain intersections that seem to be problems- this one regularly has people turn right on no red, but not the majority. But many nonetheless.
 
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TAS said:
So what to do about right turns on red lights.

Saw as close as you can get, near miss this morning with someone on a bike and a person driving.

Person on bike was headed east on 100 Ave bike lane about to go through 109 st intersection. Driver of SUV was supposed to be stopped at 109 st (southbound lane) and had a no right turn on red but proceeded to do so anyway and rather quickly. The bike basically hit the front end of the vehicle stopping just in time.

The driver, who had stopped momentarily right in front of the bike lane as they then saw the bike, then just continued right turn and headed west on 100 Ave.

The bike rider was quite upset - I think she was more shaken up more than anything. She said she was OK and continued on.

Most intersections don't have a no right turn on red light so people just don't think that's a thing. In some cases they may just try to ignore it.

But what to do. More awareness campaigns? Make all intersections no right on red for consistency? Or more periodic enforcement at certain intersections that seem to be problems- this one regularly has people turn right on no red, but not the majority. But many nonetheless.
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Any kind of periodic enforcement would probably help at least a bit.
As it stands, I've never seen EPS enforcing any driving rules except for speed. Even then it's usually just the CoE trucks.
We need at least periodic enforcement of a whole number of traffic laws that aren't being enforced in any meaningful way. Including right on red where disallowed.
A rule without at least some enforcement effectively doesn't exist.

I would also suggest:
Changing lanes as they make a turn (not turning into the nearest lane).
Stopping for flashing amber crosswalks.
Incorrect merging onto highways, not matching speed.
Right turns on red specifically around the new LRT.
Distracted driving/use of a cell phone while driving.
Stopping on crosswalks.

Anything I'm missing here?

While I'm ranting I'd also like some bare minimum vehicle inspections please. Brakes and tires if nothing else.
 
TAS said:
So what to do about right turns on red lights.

Saw as close as you can get, near miss this morning with someone on a bike and a person driving.

Person on bike was headed east on 100 Ave bike lane about to go through 109 st intersection. Driver of SUV was supposed to be stopped at 109 st (southbound lane) and had a no right turn on red but proceeded to do so anyway and rather quickly. The bike basically hit the front end of the vehicle stopping just in time.

The driver, who had stopped momentarily right in front of the bike lane as they then saw the bike, then just continued right turn and headed west on 100 Ave.

The bike rider was quite upset - I think she was more shaken up more than anything. She said she was OK and continued on.

Most intersections don't have a no right turn on red light so people just don't think that's a thing. In some cases they may just try to ignore it.

But what to do. More awareness campaigns? Make all intersections no right on red for consistency? Or more periodic enforcement at certain intersections that seem to be problems- this one regularly has people turn right on no red, but not the majority. But many nonetheless.
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red light cameras would be nice. 124st at 102ave is horrible for right turns on red these days.

Also, signage could be better. Sometimes the sign is on the verticals pole, not even near the lights drivers would naturally look at. Maybe something in the bike lane/crosswalk that faces cars saying no right on red could help too?
 
YEG imagineer said:
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.
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Had to detour the other day heading eastbound from Brookside towards 122/119 St - now they have you going over the bridge using the MUP, halfway climbing up the hill, then down again to Snow Valley, then up Rainbow Valley Road. Very inconvenient...
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JuliallThat said:
I would also suggest:
Changing lanes as they make a turn (not turning into the nearest lane).
Stopping for flashing amber crosswalks.
Incorrect merging onto highways, not matching speed.
Right turns on red specifically around the new LRT.
Distracted driving/use of a cell phone while driving.
Stopping on crosswalks.

Anything I'm missing here?
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Not signaling for turns. If I can be bothered to use hand signals on a bike while actively needing my hands to steer/ride, surely drivers can flick their wrists momentarily while controlling their thousand pound vehicles to signal their intentions...
 
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