[CplKlinger]

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 6	This 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 6	This 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 6	This 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.

 

[thommyjo]

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 6	This 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 6	This 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 6	This 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.

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]

A bad area for pedestrians.

Pedestrian seriously injured by pickup, 112 St. traffic blocked for investigation: EPS

Edmonton police are advising afternoon commuters around the University of Alberta’s main campus to avoid 112 Street between 87 and 86 Avenue as police investigate a collision between a pickup and a pedestrian.

www.ctvnews.ca