Should Belgravia Change Its Streets to Reduce Traffic Congestion?
Official title: Belgravia Traffic Review Engagement
Edmonton wants to know what's causing traffic headaches in Belgravia. Drivers are cutting through residential streets to avoid congestion, especially during rush hour. The city is looking at both quick fixes and longer-term changes to calm traffic and stop shortcutting.
Why This Matters
Live in Belgravia? You've probably been stuck waiting through multiple light cycles while trains pass. Residents say rush-hour traffic traps them in their own neighbourhood. Shortcutters speed through residential streets, making U-turns and ducking into alleys. If you walk, bike, or have kids playing outside, this affects your safety.
What Could Change
The city could adjust traffic light timing at the LRT crossings so the cycle doesn't reset every time a train passes. Speed bumps, turn restrictions, or one-way streets might be added to discourage shortcutting. Any changes would need Urban Planning Committee approval and funding.
Key Issues
- Where are the worst traffic congestion and queuing problems in Belgravia?
- Which streets are being used as shortcuts during rush hour?
- Should traffic light timing at LRT crossings be changed?
- What short-term and long-term measures would reduce shortcutting?
How to Participate
- Visit the consultation page to use the digital feedback tools, including an interactive map and comment wall.
- Register for a walking tour to show the project team where the challenges are in person.
- Join the online Q&A session on December 10 to ask questions and hear the presentation.
- Contact the project team directly at mobility@edmonton.ca to share feedback or book a chat.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 29, 2025 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Walking Tour - Belgravia Traffic Review | — | Register → (opens in new tab) |
| December 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Walking Tour - Belgravia Traffic Review | — | Register → (opens in new tab) |
| December 3, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Walking Tour - Belgravia Traffic Review | — | Register → (opens in new tab) |
| December 10, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Live Online Q&A - Belgravia Traffic Review | Virtual | View Details → (opens in new tab) |
| December 11, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Walking Tour - Belgravia Traffic Review | — | Register → (opens in new tab) |
| December 15, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Walking Tour - Belgravia Traffic Review | — | Register → (opens in new tab) |