physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.Temporary shared streets were introduced in several areas around the city in April and May.
They were set up particularly in high-density neighbourhoods as a way for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists to share the roads and safely spread out as more people got outside over the spring and summer months.
Edmonton opens some streets to cars, cyclists and pedestrians amid COVID-19 pandemic Beginning on Sept. 29, lane closures will be removed.
Shared streets will remain open until Oct. 27, at which time they, too, will be removed.Removing the shared streets will support increased vehicle traffic on the roads as more people head back to school and work, according to the city.