After 4 hours of discussion about bike lanes at yesterday's Transportation Committee meeting, the committee moved to have City Administration take the 76 Ave and 121 Ave routes back to those communities for more consultation. 132 Ave will be postponed until the entire stretch of 132 Ave is looked at in a future year, and Administration will also report on the consultation steps taken this year. The remaining 2013 on-street routes are still on-track.

Thanks to everyone that spoke out in support of the bike routes. From doctors to business owners to homeowners along priority bike routes, to cyclists across the city, the unprecedented level of support made a big difference. This will be an ongoing discussion in Edmonton, and we consider the attention that cycling issues are receiving now to be a good sign.

Media:

• http://www.edmontonsun.com/2013/03/13/cyclists-tell-edmonton-councillors-bikes-lanes-are-a-good-idea
• http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/city-holding-off-on-two-bike-lane-routes-after-lengthy-meeting-1.1194812
• http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2013/03/13/edmonton-bike-lane-postponed.html
• http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/595361/edmonton-councillors-put-a-halt-on-some-bike-lanes/
• http://www.edmontonjournal.com/story_print.html?id=8093076