Hello Everyone!
I hope everyone is enjoying the final few weeks of summer.
But before summer ends, remember, my Summer BBQ is coming up, this Saturday August 22nd!
Date: Saturday August 22nd
Location: Haddow Park (2111 Haddow Drive NW) - The Ridge Community League. The event will happen rain or shine! If the weather does not cooperate, we’ll move the event indoors to the Community League.
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Enjoy: Face painting, balloon animals, fun kids’ activities, fresh popcorn and delicious food from Freson Bros. and a chance to win free Re Centre passes
More details can be found here. No need to RSVP! Bring you family, friends and neighbours! All are welcome!
Our Roads…
Roads, roads, roads. I continue to hear this feedback from residents regarding the conditions of the roads this year.
I hear you, and I understand your frustrations. We’ve experienced more precipitation than normal this summer, which has made it difficult for crews to complete road work until conditions are dry enough to proceed.
One phrase that has really resonated with me throughout this first term is “contingency plan.” Whether we are dealing with significant snowfall, heavy rainfall, or other challenging conditions, the City needs stronger contingency plans in place so we can respond quickly and keep work moving.
We cannot allow weather or unexpected conditions to continually delay progress on clearing and repairing our roads. Residents deserve better, and we need to be prepared to act quickly when conditions change.
Pothole Ride-Along
All of this feedback led me to participate in a pothole repair ride-along at the end of July, giving me an opportunity to see firsthand how the City responds to pothole concerns and road maintenance issues. I’d like to thank the crew for taking time to meet with me.
This information will be valuable as we head into four-year budget deliberations this fall, helping inform the decisions and priorities that will shape our roads and infrastructure in the years ahead.
Edmonton Pothole Repair Program: By the Numbers
In Southwest Edmonton, the City receives an average of 857 pothole-related 311 calls. Between June 1 and July 10, 2026, crews responded to 2,576 road maintenance calls, including requests related to sweeping, blockages, potholes, and other road issues. Some residents are also frequent callers — one individual alone has placed approximately 1,500 calls to 311 over the past three years.
Repair Targets
The City has established repair targets based on the type of roadway. Arterial roads are targeted for repairs within 10 days, while collector roads are targeted within 20 days. Alleys have a repair target of within one year.
Pavement Lifespan
Road and sidewalk infrastructure has a finite lifespan. Asphalt typically lasts approximately 15–20 years, while sidewalks have an expected lifespan of about 30 years.
By the Truckload
A single ton of asphalt can fill approximately 22 potholes, while a repair truck carries about 7 tons of asphalt per load. That means one truckload can potentially address roughly 154 potholes, depending on the size and depth of the repairs.
Crews
Pothole repair crews typically consist of four members, with safety remaining the top priority on every job.
The Need for More Arterial Road Paving
A significant amount of crew time is spent repairing arterial roads. This reduces the time available for paving and repairing residential roads. Additional investment in arterial road paving would help reduce the need for ongoing repairs and allow crews to focus more time and resources on residential streets.
Traffic Safety Calming Measures Near Constable Daniel Woodall School
In my previous update, I indicated I would share information from Safe Mobility regarding potential measures around this school. The team has provided me with an update.
Crosswalk Light Timing
City Administration reviewed the intersection of Windermere Boulevard and Windermere Road for signal and pedestrian crosswalk timing. The traffic signal at this intersection operates with detection, meaning that the amount of green time varies based on vehicle and pedestrian presence. Countdown timers are designed to advise pedestrians of how much time is remaining to complete their crossing. Drivers are discouraged from using countdown timers as an indicator, since the end of the green light may not always align with the pedestrian countdown.
Bus Stop Lane
Windermere Road is configured as a two-lane roadway. The City is transitioning away from the construction of bus bays, as in-lane transit stops function as a form of traffic calming. This practice enhances the efficiency and safety of the transit service by eliminating the need for buses to wait for motorists to yield before re-entering the traffic stream. Route 717 does not have an established timing point at this location; consequently, transit vehicles will not dwell longer than the duration required for passengers to board or alight, preventing undue traffic delays.
Bus and Accessible Drop-Off Zones
There is an existing loading zone for yellow school buses, in effect between 7 AM and 4 PM, along Windermere Road adjacent to the school. Vehicles are not permitted to stop or park in this bus loading zone during these hours. EPSB created this map to educate drivers on how to appropriately use the school drop-off loop and on-street loading zones during school pick-up and drop-off hours.
The Safe Mobility Team connected with their partners at EPSB Transportation Planning, who confirmed that there are 3 existing accessible parking stalls within the school drop-off loop. It is recommended that the accessible stalls remain within the drop-off loop, as opposed to on-street, due to the close proximity to the school entrance. Safe Mobility will work with their partners at EPSB to confirm if the school requires an extended yellow bus loading zone or additional accessible parking stalls.
Thank you again for sharing your concerns with my office. My team has been hard at work helping everyone as quickly as they can. We hope you can make it out to the BBQ this Saturday, August 22nd!