Happy World Bicycle Day 2022!!

This Summer, we're running a lot of fun programming and advocacy work in anticipation of the upcoming Capital and Operating Budget discussion

Sign up for the Pedal Poll, June 7 and 11, and participate in an important public-sourced count of cycling in our City! Volunteer shifts are based on your availability. Simply a few hours of your time over the week can help make cycling count!
Link here.

Bylaw Incoming - Time to fight for 102 Avenue

Looks like City Council will be voting on a Bylaw to close 102 Avenue between 99 St and 103 St imminently!

We need you to email your Councillor to encourage them to support this project. This is the kind of thing where if you send an email, we may be able to sway councillors to vote in favour of this!

Use the subject line "Open Up 102 Ave to People!" to join a chorus of folks calling for more spaces for a vibrant downtown.

Click here for some ideas for your email

Save the Date - Upcoming Events

Sat. June 24 - Bicycle Races

Keep posted for updates on social media regarding Paths for People's involvement in the upcoming the Canadian Road Cycling Championships.

We will be running bike tours and participating in Open Streets-style Street Openings on the 24th during the day!

Learn more about event here

Sat. August 13 - Return of A Taste of Open Streets

We are very excited to be working with the City of Edmonton, Downtown Business Association, and Oliver Community League to bring back a scaled-down version of Open Streets.

We're planning on running open streets programming in Oliver on 103 Avenue as well as in Downtown on 104 St (as a part of Al Fresco).

This project is supported by funding from the Harbour. We'll have another fun announcement regarding this funding in the coming weeks.

Board member recruitment - Now Open

We’re seeking up to 3 individuals to:

Commit to the work/mission of the organization.
Attend monthly board meetings, including the Annual General Meeting.
Support special events, including fundraising events.
Speak on behalf of Paths for People at public events, city council committee meetings, and with the media.

Board Members can expect to volunteer about 5-10 hours/month. We value unique perspectives and lived experiences. We will be in need of someone with financial experience. Share with us why you'd love to make Edmonton a friendlier place to walk, roll, and cycle!

Deadline: June 30, 2022 at 11:59 pm

Click here to apply

Almost half a year has blown by, what's next?

Over the first half of 2022, we've spent a lot of time connecting with City Council to help them understand our priorities going into this upcoming budget cycle.

This will be a key budget to set into motion the vision we have as a community to build a sustainable and liveable 15-minute city.

Want to learn more about our work so far this year, you can find out more at
https://pathsforpeople.org/2022/05/new-council/

WHAT WE'RE READING

Local, national and international articles on active transportation

Study shows a '15-minute city' within reach for Vancouver
Simon Fraser University

Edmonton city councillors push to pilot 102nd Avenue as pedestrian lane
CBC Edmonton

Edmonton temporary off-leash dog parks not accessible, disability advocates say
CBC Edmonton

Neuron launches 100 e-bikes in Calgary
CTV Calgary