[TAS]

Not sure how accurate this is, but us being behind Wpg and Cgy is tough. Highest car use in country. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/240826/t002a-eng.htm

I would be curious what the numbers are for post-secondary students at UofA, MU, NAIT and Norquest.

Even if commuting numbers are very high for driving, there is a lot of potential for other types of weekly trips to be done on modes other than the car. I really wish fewer kids were driven to school, as well.

 

[ntt1]

I would be curious what the numbers are for post-secondary students at UofA, MU, NAIT and Norquest.

Even if commuting numbers are very high for driving, there is a lot of potential for other types of weekly trips to be done on modes other than the car. I really wish fewer kids were driven to school, as well.

Ugh, bike commuting during school pickup time is the absolute worst. People blocking corners, crosswalks, stopped randomly, pulling out randomly, U-turns wherever they want... the list goes on and on.

Bike theft is an issue at UAlberta and bike cage parking space is limited, however. I rode regularly to UAlberta from the south side, it pretty much took the same amount of time as transit (and shorter than driving) so it was a no-brainer. The gridlock on 114 St, 111 St and University Avenue is pretty horrible.

 

[dkazzed]

I won't give my kids the option of being driven to school except in the cases of extreme weather when I might drive myself. But that option is diminishing as I am figuring out what I need to ride through more extreme weather and/or deeper snow.

Construction is going full blast on 98 St through Chinatown right now and I didn't realize they were building a shared use path down that street. The owner of Van Loc, a year round cyclist himself, is excited about the shared use path right in front of his shop and improved connections to 105 Ave.

 

[TAS]

Ugh, bike commuting during school pickup time is the absolute worst. People blocking corners, crosswalks, stopped randomly, pulling out randomly, U-turns wherever they want... the list goes on and on.

More and more kids getting driven to school. More driving, more congestion. Less safe for everyone.

If we don't support viable alternatives to driving to reduce some car trips, I really would like to know the game plan when we get to 2 million people with 86% of people supposedly commuting by personal vehicle and all those parents driving the kiddos to school and everywhere else. And then where is everyone going to park on top of it all?

 

[fromyeg]

Around 52:30 Knack talks about complete streets and the importance of continuous sidewalks/continuous crossings.

I’m already encouraging my friends and family to get behind Knack. He could be financially disadvantaged by not running as part of a political party, I think grassroots support, word of mouth, people reaching out to their social groups, etc will be necessary if he is to win.

 

[degrandprix]

Accessible and easy to understand data is a needed tool in the fight for active transportation advocacy, so I'm in full agreement with you that we need more accurate "trip" type data.

We got that Downtown data infographic in the Downtown Action Plan, so I'm hoping we get something for active transportation in the future.

Pedal Poll is happening June 3rd and 7th, sign up and do some counting if you can!

https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/973012846083/false#/invitation

 

[TAS]

132 ave Kidical Mass ride happening tomorrow at 11am.

 

[ntt1]

Anyone else wish they'd pave the desire path towards the old Keillor Road MUP next to the stroad heading to Fort Edmonton Park? (oops - posted this in the wrong thread originally!)

 

[fromyeg]

Anyone else wish they'd pave the desire path towards the old Keillor Road MUP next to the stroad heading to Fort Edmonton Park? (oops - posted this in the wrong thread originally!)


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Agreed.

Probably worth sending this to Janz. It’s in his ward. He’s a big active transportation guy and I’m sure would send this to admin.

(Edit: I emailed Janz the picture and the suggestion for an MUP. Hope you don’t mind. )

 

[ntt1]

Agreed.

Probably worth sending this to Janz. It’s in his ward. He’s a big active transportation guy and I’m sure would send this to admin.

(Edit: I emailed Janz the picture and the suggestion for an MUP. Hope you don’t mind. )

That whole intersection near Fort Edmonton Park could probably be a lot better for active transport tbh, there are way too many lanes to cross to get to the trail on the Quesnell Bridge. I know Fox Drive is a major road, but those trails see a lot of use.

 

[JuliallThat]

Anyone else wish they'd pave the desire path towards the old Keillor Road MUP next to the stroad heading to Fort Edmonton Park? (oops - posted this in the wrong thread originally!)


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Desire path ? That's a desire highway!

 

[thommyjo]

Anyone else wish they'd pave the desire path towards the old Keillor Road MUP next to the stroad heading to Fort Edmonton Park? (oops - posted this in the wrong thread originally!)


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I reported this in the missing links survey paths for people did. They’ve done a good job of helping the city prioritize areas that need sidewalks and MUPs added.

Hopefully this one gets done soon.

 

[The_Cat]

Careful, the UCP might want to re-open Keillor Road to traffic!

 

[yeggator]

Gotta say, I’ve been so impressed with the bike network expansion (especially around Terwillegar Drive) that I’ve never been more motivated to buy a new bicycle (I haven’t owned one for 8 years). Induced demand, everyone!

 

[TAS]

Gotta say, I’ve been so impressed with the bike network expansion (especially around Terwillegar Drive) that I’ve never been more motivated to buy a new bicycle (I haven’t owned one for 8 years). Induced demand, everyone!

I heard that city admin dealing with the bike network expansion is getting a lot of public abuse/messages and not much praise.

Tough sometimes to like your job.