What’s New?
Ritchie Community League is excited to share some updates about several recent City of Edmonton projects occurring throughout the community.
1. New Pedestrian Lights at 99 Street and 78 Avenue
New pedestrian signals are currently being installed at the intersection to improve safety, convenience, and access for pedestrians. The installation is part of the City of Edmonton’s Safe Crossings Program.
2. Proposed Entertainment District - Survey!
The City of Edmonton is proposing to turn 78 Avenue between 99 Street and 100 Street into an Entertainment District. Entertainment Districts allow for spaces throughout the city where food and drink (including alcoholic beverages) can be consumed on the street. This is intended to make it easier to activate the area, help to bring vibrancy to the neighbourhood and support local businesses that have invested in 78 Avenue. The City is currently collecting feedback through an online survey, which is open until July 6.
3. 100 Street Active Transportation Improvements
Construction is expected to start this summer on the 100 Street shared use path and bike lane, as part of the Active Transportation Network Expansion project. The project is split into two main components:
Between 83 Avenue and 79 Avenue: A bi-directional on-street projected bike lane will be installed, similar to the bike lane that extends north of 83 Avenue on 100 Street.
Between 76 Avenue and 79 Avenue: A on-street shared use path will be installed, which will provide safe access for active modes where there is currently no sidewalk. A shared use path is shared by all active transportation users, including those who bike, walk, run, scoot, blade and more.
Visit the project page (Select Ritchie below the ‘Active Transportation Network Expansion Program Routes’ header) for more information and details on operation and parking impacts.
