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The good, bad and still not done yet What cyclists think about new infrastructure (probably) coming soon

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Niobe Thompson is one of many cyclists frustrated it's taken so long for a connector bike route to be completed. Kevin Tuong/For Metro

Every decision seen through women’s lens Council

City asked to think of gender for projects, meeting times Jeremy Simes

Metro | Edmonton City decision makers may soon have to report how every policy they craft affects women and minority groups. The policy shift — which goes up for council approval next week — comes after administration presented findings Tuesday at a committee meeting that outline how staff can adopt genderbased analysis in their work. “I think it’s going to shape a city that is respectful of everyone,” said Coun. Bev Esslinger, who spearheaded the proposal. “It’s a good step forward.”

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For instance, she said, staff would put more emphasis on accommodating people who use strollers when planning public spaces, which would help parents but also seniors and people with disabilities. Dawn Newton, with Women’s Advocacy Voice of Edmonton, points to the timing of meetings as one area where the city could be more accommodating. “For example, when you’re having town halls in the evening, you’re going to miss a lot of moms cooking dinner and putting kids to bed,” she explained, noting that rules around engagement would change so those voices could be at the table. Mayor Don Iveson told the committee the changes would mean better decision making. “I’m glad we’re taking the bull by the horns here,” he said. “Women are underrepresented in the decision-making process … so this ensures our decisions are made for everybody.”


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