Edmonton city council backs bike lane compromise on 50th Street with shared pathways
After weeks of community pushback, councillors move to shrink the tree median and preserve on-street parking in Capilano and Gold Bar.
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Edmonton city council is reworking its planned bike lanes on 50th Street after residents pushed back hard on losing parking.
The original plan would have converted the stretch between 101a and 109a Avenues into one vehicle lane each direction with protected bike lanes — eliminating street parking for homes in Capilano and Gold Bar. Monday night, dozens of residents gathered to oppose it, citing safety concerns and delivery access. Ward Métis Councillor Ashley Salvador heard them and is now directing the city to pause and redesign.
The new approach shrinks the tree-lined median and adds a shared use pathway for cyclists and pedestrians instead of full protected lanes. Street parking stays. "When we have the opportunity to accommodate everyone, I think we should be looking to advance that," Salvador said.
Resident Dave Masluk, who has lived on the street 40 years, said most homes have no front driveways. "If they get any deliveries, if they get visitors, a senior getting homecare — to have people not be able to park in front would make a real mess in the back alleys. It's a real safety issue." The motion still needs full city council approval, but the direction is set: find room for bikes without sacrificing parking.
