Goal

St. Albert supports a safe and efficient transportation network, providing a full range of attractive and healthy options for moving around.

Like many Canadian cities, St. Albert is a car-dependent community. As the city grows, the transportation network needs to better support the use of public transit, cycling and walking, while continuing to facilitate travel by vehicle. Providing more ways to move around the city will make St. Albert more accessible, meeting the mobility needs of everyone, regardless of age, ability, or mode choice. A range of viable transportation options, including rapid transit connections to destinations in Edmonton, supports the efficient management of traffic congestion and creates more walkable neighbourhoods.

Emerging and evolving transportation technologies are expected to have a significant impact on how people get around in the future. Automated and connected vehicles, car sharing, ride sharing, electric vehicles, and intelligent transportation systems could contribute to an overall mobility network that is more convenient, efficient, and adaptable, but may also pose challenges for creating an equitable, environmentally sustainable, and high-quality public realm. As part of the City’s commitment to innovation, St. Albert will monitor these trends and technologies and plan future development accordingly.

Greater attention to urban design and the integration of land use and transportation is fundamental to achieving Flourish’s mobility objectives. The principles and policies in this section ensure future street networks and land use development patterns facilitate walking, cycling, and efficient transit service, providing more options for how citizens get around.

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Related Pages

Mobility Choices ›

St. Albert Transit / StAT ›

Transportation Branch ›