Bike lane uses grew in Edmonton

Fact-checking the UCP on Edmonton's bike lanes

Just over six months ago, UCP Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver sent a letter to local bike advocates stating that the Government of Alberta, “respects the autonomy of municipalities to make decisions about local projects and priorities." But this was before former UCP minister Peter Guthrie got kicked out of cabinet for speaking out about Premier Danielle Smith’s health-care scandal.

If city had robust network of bike lanes, they’d be used much more

Re “Any city budget cuts should start with bike lanes” (April 27): People have asked why we install rarely used bike lanes. But surely they understand that building a road from A to B doesn’t help if you need to go from C to D. It’s the same for bikes: People may want to go from C to D, but if there’s even one unsafe stretch, they won’t go. Not until there’s wide coverage of safe bike lanes throughout the city will people use them. Example: Last…

Bike lane uses grew in Edmonton

According to an Edmonton councillor, bike lane use in Downtown Edmonton increased by 15%. But despite the growth and implementation around the city, some people are still skeptical about the plan. Our Leo Cruzat reports.

Observing The City (@observingthecity.bsky.social)

Yesterday, Bike Share reached a record 36,000 trips! In addition the 14-day average is about 20% higher than this time last year. The popularity of the system is exploding, and our governments need to support a safe and connected cycling network.