Goods Movement Strategy
What's New
The Edmonton Goods Movement Strategy was presented to City Council’s Transportation Committee meeting on June 18, 2014 along with the Goods Movement Policy.
The Policy was adopted by City Council on June 25, 2014. The purpose of the policy is to guide transportation, funding and land use decisions to enhance the efficiency and safety of goods movement in the City of Edmonton within a regional context.
About the Strategy
The Way We Move, Edmonton’s Transportation Master Plan, identifies the City’s commitment to support safe, efficient and effective goods movement in order to support economic development and the competitiveness of businesses within the Capital Region. The transportation of commodities throughout the city is largely carried out by trucks and is critical for an efficient and productive economy.
The Edmonton Goods Movement Strategy is intended to guide transportation, funding and land use decisions to enhance the efficiency and safety of goods movement in the City of Edmonton within a regional context. The strategy supports the City of Edmonton’s Corporate Outcomes, aids in achieving corporate strategic targets and is one piece in the implementation of The Way We Move.
The strategy identifies new ideas to improve goods movement and builds on the strengths of our existing initiatives and transportation network. The strategy also updates what we know about goods movement in Edmonton in light of the many transportation infrastructure changes and growth that have taken place over the years.
The last complete review of trucks and dangerous goods routes was carried out in 1996 and produced the 1997 City-Wide Truck Route Study. Another study in 2001 reviewed goods movement in the city and the region.
Factsheets
Goods Movement Strategy Fact Sheet
Strategy Development and Consultation
During the development of the strategy, the City aimed to gather the perspectives and experiences from a broad range of stakeholders on how to best improve goods movement in Edmonton. A variety of methods were used to gather input including scoping interviews, the 2012 Edmonton Roadside Truck Survey, truck ride-alongs, and consultation workshops. The consultation workshops were held with stakeholders from industry, the public and municipalities.
The development of the strategy considered and weighed:
- Input from a broad range of people with different backgrounds and perspectives
- The City’s overall policy direction through The Way We Move and other strategic documents
- Technical feasibility
Workshop consultation meetings included:
April 10 Industry Consultation Workshop
For More Information
Urban Transportation
13th Floor, Century Place
9803 – 102A Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3A3
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