Ward pihêsiwin Residents,

I hope you are all having a wonderful Spring so far, albeit slightly more damp than usual!

I would like to share an update with you regarding a number of important issues taking place in the Ward.

Firstly, a friendly reminder that my snow and ice survey will remain open until this Friday, June 19th. To complete the survey, please click this link. Please note that after the first question, a pop-up may appear indicating that additional questions remain. Simply close the pop-up to continue.

Following the snow and ice survey, my office is hosting a snow & ice focused town hall on June 29th from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the Booster Juice Recreation Centre (Multi-Purpose Room Number 4). Details can be found here on the event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18hTTadBnn/ 

Traffic Safety Measures Coming to the Ward

Traffic Calming Measures and Speed Humps

My office continues to receive requests for increased traffic safety measures across the Ward, and I would like to re-iterate some important information about how traffic safety measures are implemented and other traffic safety information residents should be aware of.

The Safe Mobility Team has created the Safe Streets Map, which will show all of the traffic safety measures coming to the City in 2026. I would like to encourage you to review this so that you can be aware of what changes will be coming to your neighbourhood. Please note that speed bump locations for 2026 have already been determined, however, the City is starting to compile data on which locations will receive a speed bump in 2027, pending Council’s decisions at the 4-year Budget Deliberations this Fall.

The City will implement speed bumps based on a number of different factors, including: 

• Public inquiries 

• The roadway was identified as a high-speed, high traffic volume, high vulnerable road user volume, such as playground zone or high crash area 

• Other areas were identified originally through the Street Labs program 

• Some were identified through previous assessments for other safety measures 

If the City receives a high number of inquiries for a specific location, it is more likely that traffic calming measures will be implemented. The best way for the City to track this data is through 311. You can contact 311 in the following ways:

• Submitting an online request by clicking here

• Dialing 311 (outside of Edmonton - 780-442-5311)

• Download the 311 App and submit your request there, details can be found here

EPS Enforcement

The Edmonton Police Service is best positioned to address speeding and other poor driving behaviours in the area. City Administration strongly recommends residents submit concerns directly to the EPS Traffic Section using their Online Traffic Concern Form.  This data is vital for the strategic deployment of enforcement resources. Please note that Councillors do not have the authority to direct officers to specific areas.

Portable Speed Signs 

These signs alert drivers to their current speed and encourage them to slow down, helping to change the culture around speeding. Residents can request a temporary two-week deployment via our Speed Check Sign request form. Please note these signs are in high demand, and Administration will work as quickly as possible to honor city-wide requests.

Transportation and road safety continue to be top priorities for me during this Council term, and my team is committed to providing regular updates on these matters. While I understand that some of the projects I have noted are currently delayed, I will continue to closely monitor the management and outcomes of City infrastructure projects.

Ambleside Rezoning Update

Earlier this week, Item 4.1 Bylaw 21508 - To allow for a range of small scale housing, Ambleside was passed at Public Hearing.

I sincerely appreciate the concerns that some of you have shared with me regarding this development, and I would like to share some context about why I voted in favour of this item as I feel this is important.

It’s important to note that the approval of this development going forward triggers the requirement for the upgrade of the Ellerslie Road and Rabbit Hill Road intersection to be done by EverRed, which is why it was important for this rezoning to go forward. When this land was up for sale, EverRed was the only developer that was willing to do the intersection upgrade in addition to developing the land. Now that this rezoning has been approved, EverRed is required to upgrade the intersection in the next 1-3 years. My office has been in frequent communication with EverRed, and they have shared that they will be upgrading the intersection sooner rather than later, and that they should have a more exact timeline to share publicly in the coming months.

I hope this helps to clarify why the approval of this rezoning was important, and again, I appreciate the concerns of everyone who is impacted daily by the congestion at this intersection. I’m looking forward to seeing this upgrade go forward and hope it alleviates some of the frustrations of many residents in this area.

Traffic Safety at Constable Daniel Woodall School

I continue to hear from many parents and neighbours about the issues with traffic congestion and safety around Constable Daniel Woodall School, and I appreciate all of the concerns raised. My office is currently working with the City’s Safe Mobility team to look at what the solution is to this issue. Please just know that this location is on my radar, and traffic safety at this location is top priority.

You’re Invited to have Coffee with Your Councillor

You are invited to my upcoming “Coffee with Your Councillor” event on Saturday, July 25 from 10am - noon at the Riverbend McDonald’s (494 Riverbend Square NW). This will be a great opportunity to meet me, and talk to me in person about any questions or concerns you have. Please watch my newsletters and Social Media channels as my office will be putting out more information about this in the coming weeks. I hope to see you there!