142 Street Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge - Confirmation of Vision & Principles/Concept Ideas
Consultation has concluded
Thank you for participating in the online engagement for 142 Street Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge. The Forum and Ideas tools are now closed.
The feedback from the online engagement, including emails and phone calls from community members received by the Project Manager, will be used alongside technical requirements and City plans and policies to confirm the Vision and Principles, narrow down the Concept Ideas and develop concept options.
If you have any questions, please email: 142StreetBridge@edmonton.ca
Thank you for participating in the online engagement for 142 Street Pedestrian/Cyclist Bridge. The Forum and Ideas tools are now closed.
The feedback from the online engagement, including emails and phone calls from community members received by the Project Manager, will be used alongside technical requirements and City plans and policies to confirm the Vision and Principles, narrow down the Concept Ideas and develop concept options.
If you have any questions, please email: 142StreetBridge@edmonton.ca
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Concept Idea 1
about 3 years agoCLOSED: This brainstormer has concluded.We would like to hear from you about the concept ideas for the bridge, including active transportation connections, open space amenities and landscaping.
Considerations:
- Most direct access to possible active transportation connections to the west
- Longest bridge length (cost)
- Possible overlap with Terwillegar Drive Expansion
- Furthest from homes on the north side but close proximity to backyards on south side
Questions:
- What do you like about Concept Idea 1?
- Is there anything missing?
- What improvements would you make?
- What amenities would you like to see near the bridge crossing and along the active transportation connections?
How to participate: Share your ideas and read what others have suggested. Show your support by ‘liking’ the ideas that inspire you the most.
Kendra Dabout 3 years agoNot a fan of Concept 1
Concept 1 would more expensive and its construction could interfere with the Terwillegar Drive redevelopment plan. It makes the most sense to keep the bridge in line with the BHOA walkway and 142nd street as originally planned to keep the bridge away from homeowners' backyards.
0 comment0StephenRabout 3 years agoReasonable option
Provides efficient crossing point. May make sense to orient bridge clockwise and have the north starting point more northeast and south starting point more southwest. Makes for the most direct option
1 comment0BevLinabout 3 years agoBridge as far west as possible anchored by as-nearly-as-possible identical shared use paths at berm level in Brookview and Brookside
At this point in the Engagement process and within the options currently suggested, we believe Concept 1is clearly the best choice. It is based on the understanding that the Future Terwillegar Shared Use Path in Brookview (as illustrated on the map posted for this Concept) will be replicated (a mirror-image) in Brookside with each identical pathway providing access to the ends of the Bridge. This choice intends that the pathways go around -not through - the two neighborhoods and would be built at ‘berm level’ to minimize impact on residents. This choice meets the current Vision Statement: “enhances the surrounding neighborhood and increases opportunities for recreation, exercising and commuting” while best ensuring that the anticipated high use volume on the Bridge causes minimal negative impact and the least disruption and disadvantage in the two neighborhoods adjacent to it.
0 comment2irismabout 3 years agoThe best of the three options. Safety and Least Impact on Brookside and Brookview Neighborhoods over Convenience
Thoughtful planning and consideration for bridge to be as far west as possible to have least impact on Brookside and Brookview residents. Multi use path for pedestrians/cyclists to follow the berm on both sides as far away from homes on south side and bikers not going down 142 residential street. This is a connection link, not a destination on either side of the bridge so alternative to go around instead of through or close by should be considered. Doing otherwise is not enhancing neighborhoods. Instead, it would be having a negative impact on them!
0 comment1Patabout 3 years agoMost Viable Option
This option provides the most direct access to the multi use path that will be used by hundreds of residence in Brookview and communities further south. It also keeps the through traffic out of the community and on the multi-use path, where it belongs. The cost will likely be comparable given it will be complete at the same time as the Terwillegar interchange work.
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Concept Idea 2
about 3 years agoCLOSED: This brainstormer has concluded.We would like to hear from you about the concept ideas for the bridge, including active transportation connections, open space amenities and landscaping.
Considerations:
- Direct connection to 53 Ave Shared-Use Path
- Possible utility conflicts
- Close proximity to homes on north side and backyards on south side
- Close proximity to existing Homeowners Association walkway and shared-use path on south side
Questions:
- What do you like about Concept Idea 2?
- Is there anything missing?
- What improvements would you make?
- What amenities would you like to see near the bridge crossing and along the active transportation connections?
How to participate: Share your ideas and read what others have suggested. Show your support by ‘liking’ the ideas that inspire you the most.
Brookview Homeownerabout 3 years agoSeems like the best balance of all the options. Why does it not line up with 142 street?
1 comment0Brookview perspectiveabout 3 years agoOption 2 seems like the only logical choice. Why is the bridge not lined up with the homeowners walkway and 142 street anyways. (1/2)
3 comments5Brookview perspectiveabout 3 years agoSeems weird to have the bridge pushed all the way off to one side right behind someones backyard. Option 2 closest to paths. (2/2)
1 comment2Shreddyabout 3 years agoOption 2 is the best, especially if you look at Strava Heat Map and see where people currently cycle.
Can we please have Mike Nickel there for the ribbon cutting. Please?
2 comments1IThasanOpinionabout 3 years agoSeems to be an excellent compromise and for efficient and economic with the bridge there.
Could HOA path be expanded? Also the connecting path on south bank behind houses doesn’t offer much benefit.
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Concept Idea 3
about 3 years agoCLOSED: This brainstormer has concluded.We would like to hear from you about the concept ideas for the bridge, including active transportation connections, open space amenities and landscaping.
Considerations:
- Short bridge length
- Further from homes on north side, close proximity to backyards on south side
- Least direct connection
- Moving too far east may require approach ramps, impacting cost and accessibility
Questions:
- What do you like about Concept Idea 3?
- Is there anything missing?
- What improvements would you make?
- What amenities would you like to see near the bridge crossing and along the active transportation connections?
How to participate: Share your ideas and read what others have suggested. Show your support by ‘liking’ the ideas that inspire you the most.
Cairobodyabout 3 years agoIf this option is chosen, then the path between the bridge and the Terwillegar SUP should be a paved SUP as well
0 comment1NGNeighbourabout 3 years agoDo not like concept 3.
This concept doesn't line up as well with 142 St. Don't like potential slopes on this concept and additional paths that would be needed to deal with the elevation changes which assume will add to the cost of this option.
0 comment2StephenRabout 3 years agoLeast direct route
Makes walking/cycling less efficient. Also, elevation change may be burdensome for kids or older people.
0 comment0Kevin Kabout 3 years agoNot viable - if moving to the east reconsider under Rainbow Valley bridge or utilizing 119 Street
Concept 3 doesn't seem viable. If moving to the east , would be better off re-examining options under the rainbow valley bridge or connecting across the rainbow valley (in similar fashion to the existing walkway on the northside) and utilizing the existing bridge on 119 Street.
1 comment2Long term Brooksiderabout 3 years agoThis route would likely require ramps, reducing accessibility for all; walk, bike, roll, disabled.
Worst Accessability
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