Cycling in Edmonton/Building a Bike Network - Page 8

Coldrsx · #**141** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 2:04 PM**

We all need to slow down, have a little extra patience and work through the learning curve together; this includes those of us on foot.

Walking to work this AM at 615-730 with some media stops it seemed as though there were quite a few more cyclists out and about.

Coldrsx · #**142** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 7:58 PM**

A few comments from the City and DBA on the new bike network.

http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/971181123578

Coldrsx · #**143** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 8:13 PM**

CTV news 4:30 sec

http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video?binId=1.1203466

mintzilla · #**144** Posted **Jun 19, 2017, 11:19 PM**

Who is the right person to complain to about century park not having enough bike racks
1000's of parking spaces but like 10 bike lockup spots. Wtf.

Coldrsx · #**145** Posted **Jun 20, 2017, 4:06 AM**

Edmonton Transit and 311. Perhaps speak to your Councillor as well.

Coldrsx · #**146** Posted **Jun 20, 2017, 5:08 PM**

106st from 100ave-105ave will be open this afternoon!

GreenSPACE · #**147** Posted **Jun 20, 2017, 5:33 PM**

106 Street is now open! https://twitter.com/tylergolly/statu...17344577089536

EdmTrekker · #**148** Posted **Jun 20, 2017, 8:49 PM**

Was walking up 95st toward Jasper and there is a bike lane that arrives there from either 103rd or 102nd Ave and stops abruptly and is blocked by a road barricade sign that says no right turns. Strange. We were walking from the Italian Centre so choose 95st to walk up - nice to see bike lanes painted in some of the blocks - but then they end. Looks a little disjointed over in that area.

Coldrsx · #**149** Posted **Jun 21, 2017, 4:52 PM**

https://twitter.com/EdmondChuiHW

Coldrsx · #**150** Posted **Jun 23, 2017, 4:01 PM**

All ages and abilities Downtown bike lanes now open!

June 23, 2017

The Downtown Bike Network is here! The City of Edmonton is pleased to announce the protected bike lanes south of 105 Avenue are complete and ready for use.

The phased opening of the Downtown Bike Network began Friday, June 16, two weeks ahead of schedule. The routes now open are:

96 Street from 103A Avenue to 104A Avenue
99 Street from 102A Avenue to 103A Avenue
100 Avenue from 103 Street to 110 Street
102 Avenue from 103 Street to the Railtown shared use path (110 Street)
102A Avenue to 96 Street to 99 Street
103 Street from 100 Avenue to 103 Avenue
106 Street from 100 Avenue to 104 Avenue
107 Street from 99 Avenue to 100 Avenue
110 Street from the Railtown shared use path to 104 Avenue
103A Avenue from 101 Street to 96 Street shared use path

The shared use path on 96 Street from Jasper Avenue to 101 Avenue will also open next week after paving is completed. The protected bike lanes on 99 Street and 102A Avenue are both dismount zones for the festivals and events surrounding Churchill Square until September 6. The final portion of the Downtown Bike Network opening this summer will be 105 Avenue, which is scheduled for completion this August.

The protected bike lanes separate cyclists from other modes of transportation. There are changes to the road that everyone should be aware of. To help answer these questions, the Downtown Bike Network Street Team will be out throughout the summer to help everyone understand the new changes. The Network is adaptable to respond to major shifts in traffic and infrastructure. The evaluation and monitoring program is ongoing and adjustments will be made as needed to ensure the Downtown Bike Network stays a safe and accessible transportation option, while minimizing impacts on all other modes of transportation.

Construction for the Downtown Bike Network began April 5, 2017, with new concrete curbing, flexible bollards and pavement markings. A large portion of this project was the signal upgrades, which also included additional signals specifically for cyclists. A grand celebration event, Cycle in the City, will take place Saturday, August 26.

For more information:

Visit Edmonton.ca/BikeDowntown
Complete the survey

Media contact:

Kristi Bland
Communications Advisor, City of Edmonton
780-495-9904

Coldrsx · #**151** Posted **Jun 25, 2017, 2:39 AM**

https://twitter.com/edmontonbicycle

Coldrsx · #**152** Posted **Jun 26, 2017, 2:33 AM**

Great to see so many choosing to bike to the Legislature Grounds today. Everywhere I looked there were bikes locked up to formal and informal options.

https://twitter.com/DBAyeg

Coldrsx · #**153** Posted **Jun 29, 2017, 3:17 AM**

A good night of conversation and celebration with Paths for People et al.

twitter.com/ianoyeg

Coldrsx · #**154** Posted **Jul 6, 2017, 7:17 PM**

What is Cycle in the City?

We’re throwing a party to celebrate the opening of the protected bike network, and the collaborative work that the community and City of Edmonton have accomplished together. It’s your bike party, and everyone’s invited! But it's more than a celebration, it's a chance to educate Edmontonians and inspire them to jump on their bikes to explore Downtown.

Details

Date: Saturday, August 26, 2017
Time: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., opening ceremony at 11 a.m.
Location: Pit stops located throughout downtown. Opening ceremony at the Legislature Grounds.

Program: Full program details are found at Edmonton.ca/CycleInTheCity. More programming details be unveiled in coming weeks.
The event features five family-friendly pitstops throughout the network
Themed bike tours will guide visitors around the downtown
A family passport will remind kids about bicycle safety
Links - Edmonton.ca/CycleintheCity

Social Media - please share with your networks!

Hashtags -
#yegbikeparty
#yegbikegrid
#yegdt

Twitter handle - @CityofEdmonton
Facebook event - Cycle in the City
Instagram - @CityofEdmonton

mintzilla · #**155** Posted **Jul 6, 2017, 10:28 PM**

I am thinking of picking up a nice road bike. Any recommendations for stores in Edmonton?
I am gonna hit up cycle-logic and take a look around but any other good store suggestions are welcome.

Airboy · #**156** Posted **Jul 7, 2017, 12:58 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by mintzilla

I am thinking of picking up a nice road bike. Any recommendations for stores in Edmonton?
I am gonna hit up cycle-logic and take a look around but any other good store suggestions are welcome.

It all depends on how I
High performance you want to go. Pedalheads is top line. I got my Willier there. Hardcore has some good ones and Mark is good to deal with. REVOLUTION has some sales on now and Giants are really well priced so those are worth a look. CRANKYS IN St Albert have a good selection and they are very good to deal with. And if you can splurge go for ESP or DI2 shifting. Go where they can size you properly. No tape measure but a computer assited , you will not regret that.

Airboy · #**157** Posted **Jul 7, 2017, 12:59 AM**

VELOTHON is Sept 4. A good time to ride closed streets in town.

Channing · #**158** Posted **Jul 7, 2017, 1:30 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airboy

It all depends on how I
High performance you want to go. Pedalheads is top line. I got my Willier there. Hardcore has some good ones and Mark is good to deal with. REVOLUTION has some sales on now and Giants are really well priced so those are worth a look. CRANKYS IN St Albert have a good selection and they are very good to deal with. And if you can splurge go for ESP or DI2 shifting. Go where they can size you properly. No tape measure but a computer assited , you will not regret that.

Pedalhead Road Works you mean, for the high end road bike. Not the same as Pedalhead without the road works.

Airboy · #**159** Posted **Jul 7, 2017, 2:33 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Channing

Pedalhead Road Works you mean, for the high end road bike. Not the same as Pedalhead without the road works.

Right PRW.

Chris at the other Pedalheads can set you up pretty good as well.

Coldrsx · #**160** Posted **Jul 13, 2017, 12:06 PM**

Did a fun tour with Stantec and Paths for People last night from Stantec's current home to their new tower u/c.

twitter.com/dbayeg