Paths for People News (December 2020)

GPS Draw YEG is Back!

We can't wait to see what you create.

Earlier this year we introduced the GPS Draw YEG challenge, with some great entries like the ones below! The challenge is back for this holiday season.

Over the next three weeks, get outside with a fitness tracking device or app and draw as you walk, roll, glide, and cycle through Edmonton. Each week, our favourite entry to #GPSDrawYEG will win a PRIZE, a gift card to a local business of your choice!

The first theme is The Holidays! Let us know through a GPS drawing what represents your holidays. Is it a snowman? A candle? A dreidel? Whatever it is, be sure to stay safe and only participate alone or with your immediate household. Entries are due December 23.

Learn More About GPS Draw YEG

SOLSTICE COFFEE OUTSIDE GOING VIRTUAL

Paths for People will NOT be holding Solstice Coffee Outside in-person next Friday. Now is a time to prevent unnecessary gatherings so we can protect one another.

However, the usual virtual coffee outside is still a-go, hosted by Marcel Huculak who will post the link on Twitter in advance of the meeting.

Marcel's Twitter

ADVOCACY UPDATE

Over the past month, Paths for People spoke to Council on two key advocacy issues.

We spoke in support of the Safe Mobility Strategy, particularly how it is data driven, equitable, and drives toward increasing mode shift and Vision Zero.

We also spoke at the Council Budget hearings, to advocate for funnelling our limited resources into low-cost and high-impact projects that would show that the City cares about Edmontonians throughout our community and also work towards the broader strategic goals the City has set.

WHAT WE'RE READING

Local, national, & international articles on active transportation:

Cycling through the snow: How to make winter biking less daunting
CBC News

Elise Stolte: I get that we need a shutdown but outdoor gathering ban really hurts
Edmonton Journal

This winter sport is booming in popularity in the pandemic
CTV News

Walking group lights up to brighten some of Saskatoon's long-term care homes
CBC News

T h e City Plan Interactive Site
City of Edmonton

Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy - putting European transport on track for the future
European Union

OPPORTUNITIES

Active-transportation-related events, resources + research

Reimagine Oliver Wellness

The Reimagine Oliver Wellness Plan is intended to provide a high-level recreation vision in the Oliver neighbourhood based on the community needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, best practices and alignment with draft and existing City of Edmonton policies and strategies.

From November 30th, 2020 - January 3rd, 2021, provide your input.

Click on the link below for more details!

Reimagine Oliver Wellness Engagement Site

E-Scooter Survey

The purpose of this survey is to determine the general experiences people had either using or encountering e-scooters in Edmonton from May to November 2020.

The information and feedback gathered from this survey will assist the City of Edmonton in determining how the licence for these services may evolve for 2021.

Survey closes December 20, 2020.

E-Scooter Survey Link

Trail Survey

A group of students from the University of Alberta is working on a design project to redesign the access trail from Saskatchewan Drive to the trail between Emily Murphy and Kinsmen parks. Location of the trail can be found here.

In an effort to improve the trail, they are conducting a survey for trail users (visitors, hikers, cyclists, etc.) regarding their experience in similar River Valley trails. The survey takes approximately 3 minutes and all responses are anonymous.

Survey closes January 10, 2020.

Trail Survey Link

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