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In celebration of World Bicycle Day, we are sharing a story written by Paths for People Member Kelly Granigan, which recounts her family’s changing experience with transportation in Edmonton! Kelly is a mom and an engineer. She spends most of her free time crocheting and getting outside by walking or biking. Kelly’s family is car-free,…
Mike Dickey has commuted to work on his bike for the past 12 years. The 48-year-old dosimetrist at the Cross Cancer Institute has traveled along 83 Avenue long before talk of the current bike lane existed. But since the lane was built he’s seen a significant change. “I’m amazed in the increase in ridership, including…
Ten-year-old Francis Nelson has more freedom thanks to the separated bike lanes. The new lanes let him ride to and from school on his own, which in turn let him do what matters most to any kid — which is see his friends and play. “I didn’t feel safe before,” Francis says of his rides…
Kim Gadbois going through a life transformation. Until last September she and her husband lived in Sherwood Park and were dedicated car commuters. Then along came the downtown separated bike grid and the couple decided to make a big shift. “We moved to the inner city from Sherwood Park,” Gadbois, 45, says. “We were constantly…
Sharon and Jamie Thompson have been riding bicycles to and from work, as they say, “forever.” Today, at 68, they’re both fit and full of life. And they’re eager for more separated bike lanes for all generations. “The bike lane from Mill Creek to 104 Street, on 83 Avenue, I’ve been anticipating that one for…