Road Planning & Design

Expanding and improving Edmonton's transportation system involves ongoing long-term planning. The Transportation Master Plan is the framework that responds to the City of Edmonton's future transportation needs. It directs policies and gives guidance for funding projects and programs that work towards an integrated transportation network. 

The Way We Move: Transportation Master Plan

The planning of Edmonton's roadways follows a stringent set of guidelines which make up the project lifecycle. These plans help prepare for future development in the established and growth areas of the City. These are long term plans for new or upgraded transportation infrastructure, which may or may not advance to the Build phase for several years.

Strategy Phase
	Yellowhead Trail Strategic Plan

Projects in the Strategy Phase are defined by a major development plan that has been approved by City Council. The overall scope of the project has met the necessary criteria and is in keeping with the approved City Vision. Throughout this phase, strategic goals and objectives will be developed along with the best course of action to take and a view forward as to the positive impact that the project will have on future development.

Concept Phase
	170 Street Planning Study
	Stage 1 Improvements - Yellowhead Trail Strategic Plan
	149 Street/Yellowhead Trail Interchange Planning
	17 Street Planning Study
	112 Avenue Reconstruction
	34 Street Planning Study
	West Rossdale Arterial Roadway Improvements
	Roper Road Plan

Within the Concept Phase, all aspects of the project are developed and assessed. At this stage, the scope of the project is developed and concept plans are drawn up. This phase involves looking at all aspects of the project from the design and duration to the costing and overall impact to residents. Once the project plan has been completely developed, then a decision to go forward into the Design Phase will be made.

Design Phase
	102 Avenue Over Groat Road Bridge Replacement
	34 Street; 23 Avenue and 38 Avenue - Arterial Roadway Widening
	105 Avenue Streetscape
	Parsons Road Widening

The Design Phase is important to finalize all of the strategies developed in the Concept Phase. All design details and construction methods are defined and identified and a project plan is finalized for approval.

Build Phase
	Current Road Projects
	Construction On Your Streets
	Neighbourhood Renewal
Once a project has progressed into the Build Phase, the construction is initiated and continues on until completion.

Operate
	Transportation Services
	Winter Roads
This phase ensures that all major and minor maintenance is carried out in a timely manner so that all new and existing facilities and roads will serve the City for many years into the future.

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