"To open up the culvert, open up the creek, bring it back up to daylight, connect it with the river and have an opportunity for fish habitat, for birds, for walking paths." - @michaeljanz.bsky.social Let's daylight Mill Creek! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

What is urban creek syndrome and why might it be making flooding in Edmonton worse? | CBC News

Decades ago, the City of Edmonton covered natural creeks and waterways to make room for expansion and road construction. Now, Edmonton is dealing with the consequences.

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Lots of great information 👇👇

Jacob Loo Dawang@jacobdawang.com · yesterday

🧵 NEW POST: Edmonton’s $15M infill property tax dividend Matching permits to assessment data shows that small-scale infill from just 2024-26 will grow the tax base by $1.8B, and revenues by $15M. That's equivalent to a 0.7% property tax rate increase! #yegcc www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2026/pr...

The bike parking was overflowing at Heritage Festival today - so many people chose cycling as their mode of transportation since it was convenient and had dedicated parking! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴 Edmonton is a cycling city 🙌

We’re grateful to @bikeedmonton.bsky.social and their volunteers for running the free Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market bike valet ❤️ Saturdays and Sundays every week 🗓️

Another busy rush hour on 83 Avenue. 🚲 #yegBike

I want to shout out the City of Edmonton's DATS (Dedicated Accessible Transit Service) service. It's making a major positive difference to someone in my life. Just a total game changer. Thanks for the good governance Edmonton city council!

Parking is likely the number one barrier to positive change in our city - from affordable housing to bike lanes, parking is always the complaint. 🚗 Edmonton City Council will be discussing commercial and residential parking in January 2027 - let’s speak up for change!

Matthew Lewis -- living in the era of cults and consequences@mateosfo.bsky.social · last wk.

Probably the most difficult thing YIMBYs face -- really, anyone who lives in a city -- is that government-subsidized street parking is one of the single largest barriers to affordability, safe streets, and climate action. That's because drivers view it as an entitlement, like social security. 🧵

A bicycle-friendly Canada needs a recognized, supported workforce of skilled bike techs! 👩🏻‍🔧🚲🇨🇦 We’ve teamed up to launch the Canadian Bicycle Industry Skills Coalition—a new national sector council advancing professional recognition, training & standards. 🧵

Bike lanes might be under attack, but we love to ride! You are invited to join us on Friday at 6pm for Critical Mass! Is it a protest? A social ride? A great way to enjoy a beautiful evening (🤞)? Yes, and more. All ages and abilities are encouraged to join us! Details: buff.ly/f7osryn #yegbike

Critical Mass: July

Ride together, be visible, and show Edmonton that safe streets have public support.

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UPDATE: Federal active transportation funds are finally flowing in Canada! 🎉 After a year of delays, critical federal funding for safe bike and pedestrian infrastructure is moving forward again. Here’s the story of how advocates made it happen 🧵👇

“For my family, bike lanes are simply how we get around Calgary together. My kids chatter from the front box of the cargo bike, pointing out every squirrel, bus and construction vehicle we pass. It’s one of my favourite parts of the day.” A great Globe & Mail article by Cailynn Kingbeil 🙌

Edmonton Bike Coalition@yegbike.bsky.social · last wk.

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The Province asked Albertans to complain about bike lanes. We’re asking a better question: How does freedom of mobility improve your life? Tell us what safe, affordable ways to walk, roll, bike and take transit make possible for you. Share your story: tally.so/r/Y5vvN0 #yegbike

Share how freedom of mobility improves your life

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What do y’all think 💭 Should Edmonton host a Week Without Driving campaign?

A. Zivarts@nondriver.bsky.social · last mo.

I'm working on an article about how Week Without Driving has been useful for disability organizations and advocates. If you've got a story to share, l'd like to talk!

Simple message, really. Thanks for the bluntness, @nondriver.bsky.social. #UrbanTruth

We went on a bike ride with @aoc.bsky.social youtu.be/s1-jM1SuZR0?...

We went on a bike ride with AOC

YouTube video by Streetsblog NYC

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Join us tonight for Bikes & Beverages tonight, from 5-7pm (at least)! We had to move the location to Arcadia - sorry about the last minute change and for any inconvenience. Details are here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1989922917... #tegbike

We need your 🫵 help speaking up for safe streets and municipal autonomy! 1. Add your voice to our postcard campaign 🌅 2. Send the Minister and your local representatives an email using the provided template ✉️ This simple action helps keep our communities safe 💪 #yegbike

CBC Radio’s Alberta at Noon show about bike lanes (#yycbike #yegbike) with @nlamontagne.bsky.social, who did a great job presenting objective insight. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

© CBC/Radio-Canada 2026. All rights reserved.

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UPDATE: The High Level Bridge closure will continue into Thursday ‼️

Paths for People@pathsforpeople.bsky.social · 3w ago

🚨 Major closure coming to High Level Bridge for active transportation users July 20-22! 🚨 We’ve asked Epcor and @thecityofedmonton.bsky.social to reconsider this plan, detouring vehicles instead of pedestrians and cyclists. Add your voice by sending a quick email to Epcor & your councillor ASAP!

Roll into the Downtown Farmers’ Market this Saturday with ease 🚴‍♀️ our Bike Valet will be waiting 🤗 104 Street & Jasper Ave - 10am to 3pm Free treats from Fawkes and Credo Cafes 🍩

This week the Funicular will be closed, along with the High Level Bridge paths for active modes - we are deeply concerned & are asking Epcor and @thecityofedmonton.bsky.social to detour cars instead, so that active modes, transit and EMS can use the open lanes on the High Level Bridge. Join us! 📢 ✉️📞

Paths for People@pathsforpeople.bsky.social · 3w ago

🚨 Major closure coming to High Level Bridge for active transportation users July 20-22! 🚨 We’ve asked Epcor and @thecityofedmonton.bsky.social to reconsider this plan, detouring vehicles instead of pedestrians and cyclists. Add your voice by sending a quick email to Epcor & your councillor ASAP!

So great to be able to just hop on a bike with a novice rider, buzz downtown on mostly protected mobility routes, hit Taste of Edmonton and the Museum, and come back home with much less worry about inattentive drivers, potholes, and parking. Shoutout to ToE for secure bike parking. YEG yegbike

"...neighbors argue that aggressively driving or distracted motorists simply cannot see them until it is too late." Aggressive and distracted drivers you say? Well there's your problem right there.

Harvey J. Miller@mobileharv.bsky.social · 2w ago

In other words they are doing their job

✉️ Send Minister Dreeshen a message through our Safe Streets Postcard Campaign! Find us at the Downtown Farmers Market Bike Valet July 25th to complete one. #yegbike

🚨 Major closure coming to High Level Bridge for active transportation users July 20-22! 🚨 We’ve asked Epcor and @thecityofedmonton.bsky.social to reconsider this plan, detouring vehicles instead of pedestrians and cyclists. Add your voice by sending a quick email to Epcor & your councillor ASAP!

Province seeks input on bikes lanes, cyclists push back edmonton.taproot.news/briefs/2026/... #yeg

Province seeks input on bikes lanes, cyclists push back

The provincial government launched a portal to submit concerns about bike lanes in municipalities on July 15, a day before Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen met with concerned residents about a proposed...

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Noticed some apparent new bike counters recently installed on 100 St north of 76 Ave, as well as 106 St south of 61 Ave! #yegbike

YEG Bike Counter Bot@yegbikebot.jacobdawang.com · 3w ago

Thursday, July 16, ↑27.0°C ↓14.7°C Total: 15,623 #YEGBike High Level Bridge West: 1,185 83 Avenue W of 99 Street: 1,179 102 Avenue E of 121 Street: 1,053 110 Street N of 86 Avenue: 1,020 83 Avenue W 106 Street: 986 Belgravia Rd Foot Bridge SUP: 763 Terwillegar Park Footbridge: 761

🚨 Speak up for safe streets and municipal autonomy with this easy email tool 🚨

Bike Edmonton@bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 3w ago

Here's a quick and easy way to let the Provincial government and your local representatives know that your city is better with bike lanes! Let's flood the bike lane complaint line with support for cycling infrastructure that encourages more people to ride. #yegbike #yycbike bikeedmonton.ca/bikelanes

For Heslinga, it’s all about distracting from other issues. “Bike lanes come up, and it’s a really easy way to make everyone start talking about something else” The UCP should be focused on healthcare, education, data breaches, etc. - not overreaching into local municipal matters.

Bike Edmonton@bikeedmonton.bsky.social · 3w ago

Great article from Momentum on the UCP's latest anti-bike lane crusade. #yegbike #yycbike momentummag.com/alberta-bike...

At least 65 people showed up to our ride on 50st. People want safe infrastructure, and we want the minister to stop causing division to distract from the UCP's various scandals. Separation from traffic, not separation from Canada. I #yegbike