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Alberta Minister Meets Edmonton Residents on Bike Lanes as City Pledges Impact Studies

The province is keeping possible legislative changes on the table to guarantee consultation.

A concrete island along 15th Avenue S.W. in Calgary’s Beltline.
A newly constructed bike lane along 15th Avenue S.W. in Calgary's Beltline includes several concrete islands that area residents say have been causing traffic issues.
Residents at Grace Gardens seniors’ home started a petition about bike lanes cutting off their accessibility to services.
Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen listens to Tom Ogonoski speak as he meets with members of Edmonton's Delton and Alberta Avenue community to talk about bike lane projects in their neighbourhoods on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Edmonton. Greg Southam-Postmedia

Overview

  • Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen met with about a dozen residents near a proposed protected bike route in north Edmonton.
  • The planned lanes are slated for 92nd and 96th streets between 119th and 124th avenues, according to the minister’s discussion with locals.
  • Residents pressed concerns about first responder access, parking availability and accessibility, saying more consultation is needed before construction advances.
  • Dreeshen said the City of Edmonton committed to additional public engagement that will include traffic impact assessments for the routes.
  • After a separate meeting that both Dreeshen and Mayor Amarjeet Sohi called constructive, the minister reiterated that provincial legislation remains an option if local consultation or traffic management proves insufficient.