Old Strathcona

Recent stories about old strathcona


A bus stop sign on Whyte Avenue.
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Proposed BRT on Whyte Ave would remove parking, travel lanes

The City of Edmonton has released two configuration options for one of its bus rapid transit routes down Whyte Avenue and in the University of Alberta area, both of which would remove street parking from most of the corridor, reduce vehicle travel lanes to one in each direction, and allow emergency vehicles to use the BRT lanes.

A bus drives west on Whyte Avenue.
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Next steps taken toward BRT and wider sidewalks on Whyte

Edmonton's city council will decide whether to prioritize delivering bus rapid transit and wider sidewalks on Whyte Avenue when it makes its budget decisions for the next four years this fall.

A man holds up a tray of pastries inside a bakery.
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King of Tarts finds 'redemption' at old Sugared & Spiced location

A popular vegan baker is back in action after hanging up his apron last year.

A bus drives west on Whyte Avenue.
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Major streets set to change to give buses priority

The city is set to install a dedicated bus lane along parts of 101 Street downtown, one of eight streets that will see changes to give buses priority over other vehicles.

People lined up for a food truck outside the ATB Financial Arts Barn.
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Podcasters ponder parking and people in Old Strathcona

Suggestions within the Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy to remove parking, add bus rapid transit, and further pedestrianize the ever-popular area prompted the co-hosts of Episode 279 of Speaking Municipally to offer their thoughts.

Artistic rendering of a busy urban park filled with trees and shrubs and adjacent to mid-rise buildings
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Calls for public engagement: Old Strathcona, Rice Howard Way, Towards 40

Here are opportunities to shape city planning for the Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy, a proposed entertainment district on Rice Howard Way, and street safety along 40 Street and Hermitage Road.

A portion of 83 Avenue in Old Strathcona.
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City recommends removing cars on 83 Avenue near farmers' market

The city is recommending making one block of 83 Avenue between Calgary Trail and Gateway Boulevard car free.

A bicycle is locked with other bicycles at a bike rack on a street in Edmonton.
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City invests in better bike parking at schools, but reaching it remains tough

The City of Edmonton has set aside $75,000 for schools and other organizations to improve bike parking, but some cyclists suggest challenges remain to feel safe riding to those new spots.

An Edwardian Classical style building at the corner of an intersection, with a clock tower on top
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Calls for public engagement: downtown, BRT, Old Strathcona public realm

Here are opportunities to help inform city planning for downtown, bus-based mass transit, and the Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy.