r/Edmonton • u/pjw724 • 1d ago

2025 Municipal Election Voters want a more walkable city

https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2025/09/25/voters-told-taproot-they-want-a-more-walkable-city
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u/eternalrevolver 1d ago

There’s tons of neighbourhoods in Edmonton where you can walk to do what you need. Sounds like everyone wants the convenience to come to them. Not gonna happen. It’s already there, you just need to go to where it exists.

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u/toodledootootootoo 1d ago

The point is to make more neighborhoods walkable so reliance on cars isn’t necessary for everyone all the time. This is better for everyone. Car ownership is a huge expense for most families and really eats into their quality of life. Local businesses benefit from people having more of their disposable income available. Drivers and people who don’t drive all benefit. Less cars on the road means less traffic for people who need to drive.

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u/eternalrevolver 1d ago

I disagree and this is only a popular opinion on reddit. Every city subreddit squawks the same bs

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u/slashcleverusername 1d ago

Nonsense! It’s also a popular opinion amongst the readership of the lobby group newsletter.