The City of Edmonton’s strategic plan, The Way Ahead, sets out a vision of a more compact, transit oriented and sustainable city, where more people walk, cycle and use transit than they do today. Good words. Good intentions. But how do you make that happen? Trends in urban design and development around the world point [...]
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It’s been said – and rightly so – that no city can build its way out of congestion. I would hazard a guess, though, that those of you who have noticed the sheer volume of construction taking place on city streets might wonder if we’re not attempting to do just that! While it is certainly [...]
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There may be many secrets in life we may never figure out, but when it comes down to attaining good health and well-being it has never been a secret. It just comes down to regular physical activity- moving more and sitting less! For many, walking and cycling are two of the more popular activity choices [...]
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How looking at how you get to work can save your cash, your environment and even your health Many of us are used to the convenience of our personal vehicles, and the concept of freedom and independence that we attach to them. The truth, though, is that there are costs to be paid for our [...]
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This week is a busy one around Edmonton. Not only is it the beginning of bike month, but it’s also Environment Week and the National Commuter Challenge. I’ve been out with the ETS Community Relations team at several events, promoting the new bike racks featured on additional bus routes (maybe you came by and entered your [...]
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