In contrast with lanes to the east with more sensible signage, the bike lane on 110th St north of Whyte has large car-lane-sized signs encroaching immediately into cyclists.
Upon further investigation and reflection, the issue seems related to the width of the concrete dividers. While IMO the signs are just plain too large and low, it’s less of a problem when the divider is wide.
Lots of unnecessarily-large signs on 110th St
In “Complete Streets Design” it seems like cyclists are supposed to be afforded 0.5m distance to obstacles 0.75m high? This does not appear to be reflected in deployed Edmonton infrastructure.
The Operating Space diagram below (ie, cyclist’s hitbox) from the U.S. Department of Transportation better indicates required space outside and above of the lane curbs in order for safe cycling.
Issues
- For some reason, signs intended for cars are mounted on the short poles intended for bike signs, resulting in a handlebar-grabbing hazard.
I’ve only seen these signs used on 110th Street north of Whyte- Exists on 110th Street north of Whyte up to Sask Dr
- 83rd Ave between 112 St and 109 St
- If the lane is not out of compliance with Complete Streets Design and Construction Standard (2023) (v05), then Edmonton needs a v06 in short order. (Pg 51, 60, 76-81, etc)
Communications
Aug 12 2024: Submitted Issue #8026220379
Aug 12 2024: Closed
Aug 12 2024: Spoke with 311, new issue for Bike Lane Maint. Service Req. is #8026222054
Aug 26 2024: Following up: It’s a high priority issue, but there hasn’t been anything in the expected 5 days. After speaking with someone from the maintenance department, they’re going to follow up on that and see what the status is.
Sept 23 2024: Still a high priority issue, apparently someone from Maintenance did look at it and send someone out to look. (Since the issue is still open, presuming they agree that it’s a problem).
Oct 21: Still a high priority issue, but it’s still “in progress” when it shouldn’t be at this point. Updated the issue for service dept. to update information, call back.
Mar 3: Calling to check on status for 2025: “someone will call back”. Asked 311 to pass on that my next call is to city councillor.