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A proposed bike lane along a stretch of 79th Street in Edmonton has some in the area asking the city to reconsider.

Meanwhile, there are others in the community who say a bike lane would mean added safety and accessibility for those who choose to use it.

“There’s no need for a bike lane here,” said resident Hal Cook, who lives right along the proposed route. “I don’t have a problem with bike lanes, but I have a problem where they’re putting them.”

“We’re really excited for that to be put here,” said Nathan Henderson, who moved the the Idylwylde community partly because a bike lane was being…

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