Nov
21
2011
$0 for Active Transportation for the next 3 years?
0 comments at 12:20 pm posted by Chris C
For the next 3 years, we’re currently facing the prospect of $0 for all active transportation projects in the 2012-2014 capital budget, including the implementation of the Bicycle Transportation Plan and the Sidewalk Strategy.
The Transportation Department has primary responsibility for achieving the 10-year goal “Shift Edmonton’s Transportation Mode” outlined in The Way Ahead. Safe and efficient roadway systems directly support the outcomes of encouraging greater use of active and public transportation, helping business move goods and services around the city, and increasing traffic safety for all users.
- City of Edmonton budget summary
Of the recommended $631 million budget for roads for 2012-14:
- $132.0 million is allocated to the replacement of the Walterdale Bridge
- $65.0 million for the completion of the 41 Avenue/Highway 2 Interchange
- $38.5 million for Bridge rehabilitation including 102 Avenue over Groat Road and 82 Avenue over the Argyll Road Connector
- $0 for active transportation, including 150km of sidewalks and 120km of on-street cycling network
The City is holding a non-statutory public hearing about the upcoming 2012 operating budget and 2012-2014 capital budget. The hearing is this Wednesday, November 23 at 9:30am, City Hall. Please register to speak on behalf of funding active transportation in the upcoming 2012-2014 capital budget.
BikeWorks South Hours:
(effective May 2, 2012)
Monday: 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday: closed (reserved for bike building, 6pm - 9pm)
Wednesday: 2pm - 8pm
Thursday: 6pm - 9pm
Friday: closed
Saturday: 1pm - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays of the month reserved for Women and Transgendered persons only, 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month open to the general public
BikeWorks North Hours:
Throughout May, BikeWorks North will be operating in limited capacity as we continue renovations. There will be limited bike sales, limited used parts available, and only a limited selection of new parts. For full service, please visit BikeWorks South.
Thursday: 6pm - 9pm
Saturday: 1pm - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
BikeWorks (both locations) is closed for statutory holidays unless otherwise noted. We will be closed on Victoria Day, May 21, 2012.
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Friday May 18, 2012
6:30 - 9:30pm
Gearing Demystified
Derailleurs, shifters and the drivetrain are the focus of this class. Learn how to align and set up derailleurs, replace and tension the cables and how to keep your gears shifting accurately & smoothly.
Monday, May 21, 2012
1pm-4pm
Get to Know Your Bicycle - An Introduction to Bike Maintenance
If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is for you!
Monday, May 21, 2012
6:00 - 9:00pm
Gearing Demystified
Derailleurs, shifters and the drivetrain are the focus of this class. Learn how to align and set up derailleurs, replace and tension the cables and how to keep your gears shifting accurately & smoothly.
Sunday May 27, 2012
10am-3pm
Stephie’s Bike Tour for the Stollery
5 km family bike tour and 30 km recreation bike tours as fundraising event for the Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation.
Monday May May 28, 2012
6:30 - 9:30pm
Get to Know Your Bicycle - An Introduction to Bike Maintenance - North Shop Edtion
If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is for you!
Friday, June 1, 2012
6:30 - 9:30pm
Get to Know Your Bicycle - An Introduction to Bike Maintenance
If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is for you!
Monday, June 4, 2012
6:30 - 9:30pm
Get to Know Your Bicycle - An Introduction to Bike Maintenance - North Shop Edtion
If you want to start learning about working on your own bike but aren’t sure where to start, this workshop is for you!
Friday, June 8, 2012
Meet at Da Capo Caffe (8738 109 St) at 8pm. Depart at 8:30pm. Concert at 9:30pm. Cocktails & live jazz in lobby follows concert.
Bike to the Symphony 2012
Join us for the third annual Bike to the Symphony ride. Tickets on sale now until May 25 for $20 (members, non-members $30 including a new membership). Dress up for the ride or pack your dress or suit and change once we arrive at the Winspear. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Cyclists! Meet at Da Capo Caffe at 8pm for free refreshments, courtesy Da Capo.
Saturday June 9, 2012 - Sunday June 10, 2012
7:30am
MS Bike Tour
A two day, 185 km roundtrop bike tour from Leduc to Camrose to fundraise for the MS Society of Canada.
Thursday June 21, 2012 - Sunday June 24, 2012
Bike!Bike! 2012 conference
Bike! Bike! is an annual conference organized by and for not-for-profit community bicycle collectives (such as Edmonton Bicycle Commuters’ Society!) since 2004.
Tuesday June 26, 2012 - Friday June 29, 2012
Velo-city Global Cycling Planning Conference
The most notable cycling planning conference in the world is coming to Vancouver in June 2012. Velo-city Global is the offers delegates from around the world a chance to share best practices for creating and sustaining cycling-friendly cities, where bicycles are valued as part of daily transport and recreation.
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