As a way to encourage better physical distancing as the temperatures climb, the City of Edmonton has opened some residential streets to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
On Thursday afternoon, the City of Edmonton extended its local state of emergency by another week. It also unveiled further measures to ensure physical distancing measures are followed as more people get outside the enjoy the warm spring weather.
The city will introduce shared streets in some high-density neighbourhoods that do not have transit service. Shared streets will be open to those who are walking, cycling or driving. “These adjustments will help us create safer spaces for outdoor activities as the COVID-19 pandemic changes aspects of how we live, move and