Paths for People in the media:
2024
- “Section of an Edmonton bike lane damage, city says it is intentional“, CityNews Edmonton, September 12
- “Organizations’ push for Whyte Ave revitalization and pedestrian spaces”, CityNews Edmonton, September 5
- “Edmonton striving for zero traffic deaths by 2032, as city struggles with photo radar restrictions and rising roadway deaths“, CTV News Edmonton, September 5
- “Not so fast: Edmonton non-profit, city councillor push back on proposed plan to restrict photo radar“, CBC Edmonton, September 2
- “City proposes renewing Wîhkwêntôwin to prioritize pedestrians over cars“, Taproot Edmonton, July 12
- “Edmonton group to search for missing sections of sidewalks“, 630 CHED Afternoons, July 10
- “Edmonton group will hit the streets in search of missing stretches of sidewalks“, CBC Edmonton, July 9
- “Are there gaps or safety issues in the sidewalks in your neighbourhood?“, Edmonton AM with Mark Connolly & Tara McCarthy, July 9
- “2019 initiative relaunched to make Edmonton more accessible“, City News Edmonton, July 8
- “3-year-old boy dies after being hit by pickup truck in south Edmonton“, Global News Edmonton, June 28
- “Edmonton advocacy group says roads need to be safer after recent pedestrian deaths“, City News Edmonton, June 11
- “Deadly week for pedestrians in Edmonton,” Midday on 630 Ched, June 11
- “North Edmonton residents baffled by ‘improvements’ to neighbourhood road“, Edmonton Journal, May 13
- “Big Bold Ideas for 76 Avenue featured in this year’s Jane’s Walk festival“, Edmonton AM with Mark Connolly, Tara McCarthy, May 2
- “Edmonton e-scooter contracts could charge users extra for poor parking job, city says“, CBC News, May 1
- “Edmonton police cleared after pursuit of man ends with river ice drowning“, Edmonton Journal, April 23
- “Don’t blame bike lanes for Edmonton’s property“, 630 Ched, April 22
- “Opinion: Don’t blame bike lanes for Edmonton’s property tax hike“, Edmonton Journal, April 19
- “Bad driving or poor design? A downtown Edmonton intersection is a case study“, CBC News, April 11
- “List of new bike path projects for the year,” CBC Listen Radio Active with Jessica Ng, Min Dhariwal, February 21
- “Ten routes mark first bike projects from $100M investment“, Taproot, February 15
- “‘Dangerous and undemocratic’: Edmonton draft bylaw restricts protests, bans spitting and biking on grass“, Edmonton Journal, February 13
- “Walking you through the downtown pedestrianization plan“, Speaking Municipally, February 9
- “Planning pedestrian corridors“, Radio Active with Jessica Ng, Min Dhariwal, February 6
2023
- “Cycling advocates push back against bike lane criticisms“, 630 Ched, December 5
- “Opinion: Don’t blame bike lanes for Edmonton’s property tax hike“, December 1
- “First ride of Edmonton’s new Valley Line LRT attracts big crowd of early risers“, Edmonton Journal, November 5
- “The Pedestrianization of Edmonton“, 630 Ched, November 3
- “New nine-step plan aims to improve pedestrian experience in downtown Edmonton“, CBC Edmonton, November 2
- “Edmonton groups pushing to make downtown friendlier to pedestrians, cyclists“, Global News, November 1
- “Let’s work together to make downtown more pedestrian-friendly“, Edmonton Journal, November 1
- “Top Reasons Why Your City Needs More Of Them“, Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen, October 20
- “Edmonton touted as cycling model for North American cities“, City News, October 15
- “This northern city is spending $100M to improve cycling. Can your city too?“, Shifter, October 11
- “Here’s why Edmonton’s 132nd Avenue renewal project is garnering attention“, CBC Edmonton, October 8
- “Advocacy groups collaborate on downtown pedestrianization“, Taproot, July 25
- “Renewing Our Streets”, Alberta Views, June Edition
- “Creating Solutions for Active Transportation“, In Development, March 23
2022
- “Victoria promenade bike lane will be removed after public pushback in Edmonton“, Edmonton Journal, December 22
- “Paid residential parking permits, upping max metre rates possible in long-term Edmonton plan“, Edmonton Journal, August 22
- “City reminds Edmonton drivers to keep safe distance while passing bikes on the road“, Edmonton Journal, July 19
- “Idea to turn 102 Avenue over to pedestrians has long pedigree“, Taproot, June 20
- “Edmonton to pilot pedestrian zone on 102nd Avenue after close council vote“, CBC Edmonton, June 13
- “‘A phenomenal idea’: Edmonton to make downtown avenue car free, at least for a while“, CTV News, June 13
- “City looking at turning 102nd Avenue downtown into pedestrian-focused space“, CBC Edmonton, May 22
- “City designs new pedestrian bridge downtown“, CTV News, April 5
- “Concerns about 102 Avenue Closure“, CTV News, March 16
- “Creation of National Urban Park“, Global News, Match 15
- “Freeze-thaw concerns“, Global News, February 15
- “Driver shortage causes Edmonton Transit Service to reduce weekday bus trips by two per cent“, The Gateway, February 14
- “Fixing missing links sidewalk links”, 630 Ched, January 19
- “City of Edmonton plans to fill 100 kilometres of missing sidewalks“, Global News, January 15
- “Edmonton earmarks $4M over 2 years to fill sidewalk gaps, expand trails“, CBC Edmonton, January 13
2021
- “Photo Radar and Safer Streets Panel“, Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen, December 17
- “‘Beyond infuriating’: Concrete barriers in Garneau bike lanes removed after backlash“, CTV News, December 8
- “Exploring a car-free avenue in Edmonton“, Global News, December 6
- “Local advocacy group wants the city to turn 102 Aveune into a pedestrian-only area”, 630 Ched, December 2
- “New ideas for 102 Avenue”, CTV News, November 29
- “The push to create Edmonton’s first car-free avenue, making it a ‘place for people‘”, CTV News, November 26
- “Edmonton ‘shared streets’ for pedestrians, cyclists to be removed for winter“, Edmonton Journal, October 16
- “Paths for People recommends expanded sidewalks, more transportation options for Whyte Avenue“, CTV News, October 13
- “Transportation and the Edmonton election: Where candidates stand on bus routes, roads and LRT“, CBC Edmonton, October 12
- “Getting around town”, Smarter. Stronger. Together. With Anne Stevenson, October 7
- “The role transit is playing in Edmonton’s municipal election“, CBC, October 6
- “A Taste of Open Streets“, YEG Arts Now, October 1
- “New distance rule for motorists passing cyclists now in effect in Edmonton“, CBC, September 30
- “Popular downtown event to return to Edmonton streets mid-September“, CTV, September 2
- “Footbridge closure frustrates pedestrians“, CTV News, June 9
- “Bike lanes less important to Edmonton voters than maintaining roads, expanding public transit“, CBC Edmonton, June 8
- “Edmonton could take the first step towards setting a safe passing distance between cars and bicycles”, 630 Ched, June 8
- “New community-led traffic safety program garners more than 80 applications as Edmonton works toward zero traffic fatalities by 2032“, Edmonton Journal, May 24
- “Why do bike lanes engender such outrage in Edmonton?“, Edmonton Journal, May 21
- “Outdoor gathering spaces popping up in downtown Edmonton”, Global News, May 14
- “Shared streets re-open in Edmonton“, Global News, April 16
- “Shared streets return as Edmonton braces for 2nd summer of COVID-19“, CBC Edmonton, April 16
- “Room to move: City of Edmonton opening up 10 kilometres of road to pedestrians, cyclists for more distancing space“, Edmonton Journal, April 16
- “E-scooters on the Henday”, CBC Edmonton, April 1
- “Reimagine Funding: Parking Fees in Parks“, Global News, March 29
- “Shared streets set to return, temporary patio program extended as City of Edmonton prepares for the COVID-19 spring“, Edmonton Journal, March 7
2020
- “Reimagine Saskatchewan Drive rebuild to make it safer and less costly“, Edmonton Journal, October 23
- “BRRRING BRRRING Bike Share”, CBC Edmonton, May 15
- “International traffic safety expert urging Edmonton to reactivate streets to the public, stop spending on calming measures“, Edmonton Journal, February 10
- “Edmonton council approves 40 km/h residential speed limit“, CBC Edmonton, November 4
- “Bike safety in Edmonton: the push for new road rules“, Global News, February 4
2019
- “Edmonton’s Candy Cane Lane adding car-free night this year“, Global News, November 3
- “Does Edmonton need a bike ‘buffer zone’? Cyclist advocates think so“, CTV News, September 3
- “Edmonton should copy Calgary 1-metre clearance rule, cyclists say“, CBC Edmonton, September 2
- “Open Streets event coming to Jasper Avenue on Sunday“, CBC Edmonton, August 23
- “E-scooter service springs up early in Edmonton“, CBC Edmonton, August 17
- “West Edmonton Mall pedestrian bridge to be rebuilt“, CTV News, June 11
- “Edmonton needs a ‘walking mayor’ to make it brash, bold and accountable“, Edmonton Journal, June 10
- “City scraps plan to put a bike lane on busy 109 Street“, The Star, April 23
- “New street festival aims to grow into all corners of Edmonton“, Edmonton Journal, April 5
- “Where the sidewalk ends: Filling in the cracks on Edmonton’s missing sidewalks“, CBC Edmonton, March 19
- “Missing links campaign“, 630 Ched, February
- “Crowdsourced project shows missing sidewalks, crosswalks“, CTV News, February 18
- “City unveils pedestrian-friendly Jasper Avenue redesign plans“, CBC Edmonton, February 1
- “Community initiative asks residents to share ‘missing links’ with bike lanes, sidewalks in the city“, Edmonton Journal, January 28
- “City staff argue provincial law prevents sharing open data on deadly collisions“, Edmonton Journal, January 28
- “Paths for People aims to connect Edmonton through missing links“, CBC Edmonton, January 27
- “Is your neighbourhood missing a bike lane or crosswalk? New map crowdsources gaps in Edmonton infrastructure“, The Star, January 25
2018
2017
- “Winter cycling tips for northern climates“, Techlife Today, October 25
- “Elderly woman hit at crosswalk fights for her life; residents say crosswalk is dangerous“, City News, October 12
- “Residents speak out against dangerous crosswalk“, City News, October 6
- “We’re live, and we’re talking about bike lanes“, CBC Radio Active, October 5
- “Edmonton downtown transportation alterations fuel municipal election debate“, CBC Edmonton, September 29
- “City council approves 30 km/h speed limits near Edmonton playgrounds“, CBC Edmonton, September 13
- “Opinion: Science backs the safety of 30-km/h limits“, Edmonton Journal, September 12
- “PATHS FOR PEOPLE… AND BIKES?”, Terra Informa, September
- “Slow down for students: new 30 km/h speed limit at junior high schools takes effect Tuesday”, Metro Edmonton, September 4
- “Bike lane guide changing minds ahead of election”, Metro Edmonton, August 28
- “‘It makes it so much easier’: Edmonton cyclists enjoying downtown bike network, but drivers still adjusting“, CTV Edmonton, August 26
- Five Reasons You Want Bike Lanes, Press Release, August 24
- “More People Riding Bikes On New Network“, CTV Edmonton, August 8
- “Mill Creek Ravine bridges slated for safety improvements“, Metro Edmonton, July 5
- “Pedestrian safety improving in Edmonton: auditor’s report“, CBC Edmonton, June 29
- “Paths for People begins work on creating Edmonton’s first open space event“, Metro Edmonton, June 18
- “Edmonton group pushing city to reduce conflicts by improving design of multi-use trails“, Edmonton Journal, June 5
- “Group urging City of Edmonton to re-examine multi-use path design“, 630 CHED / Global News, June 2
- Edmonton must change its multi-use trail policies in the name of safety, Press Release, June 2
- “How the Least Bike Friendly City in Canada is Becoming a Cyclist’s Dream“, Reader’s Digest Canada, June 2017 Edition
- “Syncing traffic lights: Tech fixes, enduring challenges“, Taproot Edmonton, May 23
- Our Vice-Chair Conrad Nobert discusses the new downtown grid on CBC Radio, May 15
- “Edmonton puts the brakes on junior high school zone speed limits“, Metro Edmonton, May 9
- “City gets rolling on Edmonton’s first dedicated bike lanes“, CBC, April 5
- “City talks ‘paved parks’ to bring Edmontonians together“, CBC Edmonton, March 16
- “Councillors back Edmonton crosswalk funding boost“, Metro Edmonton, March 14
- “Edmonton will show digital warnings in high collision areas“, Metro Edmonton, January 27
- “Edmonton pedestrian advocate slams city’s removal of free sand boxes“, Metro Edmonton, January 13
2016
- “Will the City of Edmonton Get Real on Sidewalk Hoarding?“, The Yards, Winter 2016
- “Change Maker: Anna Ho“, Make Something Edmonton, October 12
- “Edmonton cyclists riding high as downtown bike lane project approved“, Global News, October 11
- “Council approves protected Edmonton downtown bike lanes for 2017“, Edmonton Journal, October 11
- “Edmonton councillors face decision on downtown bike lanes“, Metro Edmonton, October 11
- “Supporters dominate debate on Edmonton’s downtown cycle track“, Edmonton Journal, October 10
- “46 letters supporting downtown Edmonton bike grid delivered to city hall“, 630 Ched / Global News, October 7
- “Cyclist groups applaud downtown Edmonton bike lanes pegged at $7.5 million“, Global News, September 24
- “Downtown Edmonton Bike lanes possible by 2017 for $7.5 million“, Metro Edmonton, September 23
- “No magic needed for bike safety, says video“, Metro Edmonton, September 19
- “Council puts Edmonton’s first car-free Ciclovia event on table for 2017“, Edmonton Journal, September 7
- “Calgary’s separated bike lanes: smart idea or moral outrage?“, CBC Online, August 9
- “‘Never jaywalk’ signs send the wrong message, says safety advocate“, CBC Online, June 20
- “Never Jaywalk” Campaign (audio), CBC Edmonton AM, June 20
- “City moves quickly to remove guerilla bike lane“, CBC News Edmonton, June 17
- “Guerilla bike lanes a sign of frustration argue advocates“, Metro Edmonton, June 16
- “Edmonton pedestrians finding their voice and standing up for walker rights“, Metro Edmonton, May 13
- “Edmonton’s Scona Road will get much-requested safety modifications, at cost of $637,000“, Edmonton Journal / Edmonton Sun, May 11
- “Edmonton opening up to temporary bike lanes downtown, but LRT still major factor“, Metro Edmonton, May 2
- “Temporary bike lanes for downtown commuters under consideration“, CBC Edmonton, April 29
- “Edmonton Bike lanes approved in 2014 could wait till 2020 to fully open“, Metro Edmonton, April 28
- “David Staples: Edmonton should move to Bus Rapid Transit, expert says“, Edmonton Journal, April 20
- “Paths for the People lays out Edmonton bike lane plans sought by riders“, Edmonton Journal, April 15
- “Edmonton groups releases ‘minimum grid’ vision“, Metro Edmonton, April 15
- “A vision of ‘minimum connectivity’ for active transport in Edmonton“, Metro Edmonton, April 14
- Paths for People asks Edmontonians: What would YOU build first?, Press Release, April 5
- Paths for People Releases Map to Crowdsource Edmonton’s Bike/Walk Grid, Press Release, March 9
- “Site crowdsources for Edmonton bike, walking routes“, Metro Edmonton, March 9
- “Safer Streets for Everyone – A new tool from Paths for People could help pedestrians, cyclists and drivers“[pdf], Techlife, v 9.2
2015