Paths for People joins the call for the City of Edmonton to reevaluate how we approach funding support systems and safety for the community
After weeks of below average temperatures combined with unprecedented isolation, Edmontonians are desperate to get outside to: walk stroll roll pedal With spring in the air, people are flocking to sidewalks, multi-use paths, and residential streets of our city for some fresh air and exercise. But is Edmonton ready for this? We don’t think so.…
We hope to see the City of Edmonton reallocate roadways to provide for safe active transportation for all Edmontonians during the COVID-19.
Paths for People believes all Edmontonians should have access to paths, routes, or sidewalks that provide enough space for us to be physically distant from one another.
At the Community and Public Services Committee on February 26, the City of Edmonton has the opportunity to finally move forward on new data-driven, evidence-based speed limit regulations to help us achieve Vision Zero goals. TIME FOR THE SPEED CHANGE Paths for People has been a part of this multi-year discussion, advocating for street speeds…
The City of Edmonton may introduce bylaw changes which could afford cyclists and drivers a safer experience on our roads. During the council meeting scheduled February 3-5 2020, Councillor Henderson is introducing a motion regarding safe passing distances between vehicles and bicycles. WHAT THE BYLAW CHANGES WILL DO These bylaw changes will further solidify provisions…
WE’RE EXCITED TO PRESENT DAVID ENGWICHT, THE BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA-BASED SOCIAL INNOVATOR AND A SIGNIFICANT INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN PLACEMAKING AND URBAN PLANNING. His public talk will explore his distinctive approach to transportation tie-ups and frustrations not as a design problem but social and cultural problems. Come get challenged and inspired by the Creative Communities‘ director to…
WHAT BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS ARE HELPING EDMONTONIANS TO GET INTO ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION? Share about local places supporting and encouraging their employees and others to walk, cycle and roll. Does an employer provide showers and a locker room for runners and cyclists? Do you know of an organization that has secure bike parking? Is there a…
The $10 million earmarked to fill missing sidewalk connections across Edmonton is at risk of being cut from the budget. The decision is expected on Thursday, December 5 as part of the City Council meeting for Non-Statutory Public Hearing and Budget Adjustment. WHAT YOU CAN DO: 1) SEND AN EMAIL Send a message to city…
Councillor NAME FOR YOUR WARD In the upcoming budget adjustment discussions, I urge you not to cut funding for active-transportation projects, and, in particular, to carry through with the Urban Planning Committee’s June 2019 recommendation to spend $10 million to fill in missing sidewalk connections. Sidewalks are one of the most essential pieces of low-carbon…
Paths for People is really encouraged by the Snow and Ice Control Pilot Project that the City has undertaken. We all know that winter is a significant part of our reality in Edmonton and it poses more challenges for those walking, rolling and cycling. We also know that approaches to winter maintenance is evolving due…