The City of Edmonton has released a project update on the Strathcona & Downtown Bike Routes. The update includes information about the top-rated routes, the pop-up bike lane in September, and upcoming Capital Budget, as well as public workshops in November.

Of particular note is the fact that the 83 Avenue Bike Route is listed as a "Recommended Growth Project", but the 102 Avenue Bike Route is listed in "Unfunded Growth Projects". This means that unless Council as a whole approves funding for the project, it won't be built.

Over the next four weeks, Council will deliberate all the projects in the proposed 2015 - 2018 Capital Budget, with the potential for some Councillors to champion certain projects and for projects to change status based on Council's will and approval.

The Edmonton Bike Coalition, an initiative by members of the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society, Strathcona Complete Streets, the QA Crossroads Committee and West Downtown Complete Streets, is organizing to get the downtown and other core routes funded, with an event at City Hall on November 20 at 5:30pm. Find out more and join the coalition!

http://www.edmonton.ca/cycling

102 AVENUE BIKE ROUTE Public Workshop

Date	Monday, November 24, 2014
Location	Robertson Wesley United Church
Address	10209 - 123 Street
Time	4:30 – 8:30pm
Presentations at 5:00pm and 7:00pm.

83 AVENUE BIKE ROUTE Public Workshop

Date	Thursday, November 27, 2014
Location	Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
Address	8426 Gateway Blvd
Time	4:30 – 8:30pm
Presentations at 5:00pm and 7:00pm.