Submission ID 102768
| Session Title | MO - Innovative Support Systems for Maintenance & Operations |
|---|---|
| Title | Frosty Trails, Clear Paths: Navigating Edmonton's Winter Priority Bike Network |
| Abstract or description | In our presentation, we delve into the intricacies of Edmonton's Winter Priority Bike Network, with a specific focus on the Priority 1 bike lane redesign to enhance connectivity and overall usage. We illuminate the prioritization process, maintenance strategies, and the challenges inherent in sustaining a winter-ready bike network in our city. Providing insight into maintenance practices, we outline innovative strategies employed to uphold the WinterBike Network, with a spotlight on the transformative Priority 1 bike lane redesign. This redesign integrates forward-thinking snow removal techniques, synchronization with road maintenance schedules, and community engagement initiatives as integral components. Addressing challenges, we underscore Edmonton's harsh winter conditions as a significant obstacle, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to ensure functionality and safety. Balancing priorities across the entire cycling infrastructure while addressing these challenges remains an ongoing hurdle, particularly with a focus on optimizing connectivity and overall usage. We define the meticulous process involved in identifying and prioritizing routes within Edmonton's cycling network, placing special emphasis on factors such as high cyclist traffic, connectivity to key areas, safety concerns, operational efficiencies, and community input. This approach guarantees the efficient allocation of resources to maintain essential routes crucial for cyclists during winter, with the Priority 1 bike lane redesign serving as a linchpin in enhancing overall connectivity and usability. Despite the challenges, our presentation underscores that strategic prioritization, innovative maintenance approaches, and ongoing community involvement are foundational pillars in overcoming obstacles. These efforts collectively contribute to ensuring a safer, more connected, and accessible cycling experience for Edmonton's residents, especially with the redesigned Priority 1 bike lanes at the forefront of enhancing connectivity and overall usage. |
| Presentation Description (for Conference App) | This presentation underscores that strategic prioritization, innovative maintenance approaches, and ongoing community involvement are foundational pillars in overcoming obstacles. These efforts collectively contribute to ensuring a safer, more connected, and accessible cycling experience for Edmonton's residents, especially with the redesigned Priority 1 bike lanes at the forefront of enhancing connectivity and overall usage. |
| Presenter and/or Author Information | Valerie Dacyk, City of Edmonton |
