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Bike corrals won't be hibernating this winter


November 17, 2016

The City of Edmonton is turning on-street bike corrals in Old Strathcona into a year-round parking option. On-street bike corrals, which encourage cycling in high traffic areas, also help to create a friendly environment for cyclists.

“We hope that by now making these corrals available during all seasons, we help to encourage year-round cycling while supporting our Winter City initiatives,” said Darryl Mullen, Acting Director of Traffic Operations. “This is especially important because the need for effective places to park a bike still exists even when there is snow on the ground.”

Previously, the six corrals, located all around Old Strathcona, were seasonal. However, with cycling being popular among Edmontonians, the City worked with the Old Strathcona Business Association to keep five of the six permanent year-round. These five corrals are located at:

Whyte Avenue and 104 Street (Starbucks)
104 Street south of 83 Avenue (Next Act Pub)
105 Street north of Whyte Avenue (Chapters)
88 Avenue west of 109 Street (The Sugarbowl)
81 Avenue west of Gateway Boulevard (Situation Brewing)
“The cycling community is a big supporter of our area and businesses, and now cyclists can access dedicated bike parking on a more permanent basis,” says Murray Davison, Executive Director of the Old Strathcona Business Association. “With the 83 Avenue cycle track on the way, this type of continued investment in our business community by the City of Edmonton is greatly appreciated and warranted.”

Year-round bike infrastructure is an important step as the City provides more connectivity and options for cyclists. This will complement the construction of the 83 Avenue and 102 Avenue cycle tracks and the Downtown bike grid.

The corrals will be turned into windrow free zones to alleviate the impacts of plowing. Snow accumulation will be addressed on an as-needed basis.

For more information:

edmonton.ca/bikeparking
Media contacts:

Maya Filipovic
Communications Advisor
Parks and Roads Services
780-496-4684

Kristi Bland
Communications Advisor
Urban Transportation
780-495-9904