Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and Councillor Anne Stevenson, O-day'min Ward Councillor, on behalf of His Worship Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of announced a joint investment of more than $30.7 million to upgrade and expand Edmonton's active transportation infrastructure.
This funding will support work throughout the city, including the re-construction of 1.2km of sidewalks and streetscaping on Jasper Avenue between 114 Street to 124 Street. Extending and upgrading the sidewalks, adding new crosswalks, new landscaping, bike parking, and installing better lighting will improve the experience of Edmontonians and visitors walking and biking within the community. The redesign will allow for different uses depending on the season and will create a vibrant streetscape that balances the needs of the community, commuters, businesses, and visitors.
The City of Edmonton is also receiving funding for four active transportation planning studies. These projects will examine missing active transportation connection links throughout the city; complete designs to address missing walkway connections; identify safe crossings and active transportation facilities for 107 Avenue between 101 Street 122 Street; and examine bike infrastructure needs throughout and specifically in the neighbourhoods of Bonnie Doon, Strathern, Holyrood, and Idywyld.
Funding announced today contributes to Canada's National Active Transportation Strategy by supporting activities that will help expand networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
