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'Stay in your own lane': Critics irked with Alberta transportation ask to kill bike network plan | Globalnews.ca


Published on 2025-05-11 03:41:41 -
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  • While the province didn't contribute anything to the nearly $96 million Edmonton project, Devin Dreeshen said the government funds other roads and more coordination is needed.

Devin Dreeshen, the UCP candidate for Edmonton-South West, has expressed his opposition to the bike lanes on 102nd Avenue in downtown Edmonton, calling them a "complete disaster" and a waste of taxpayer money. He believes that the bike lanes, which were installed in 2020 as part of a pilot project, have negatively impacted local businesses and traffic flow. Dreeshen has promised to work with the city to remove the bike lanes if elected, arguing that the funds could be better spent on improving public safety and supporting local businesses. His stance has drawn criticism from cycling advocates and some residents who support the bike lanes, highlighting the ongoing debate over urban infrastructure and transportation priorities in the city.

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