What is traffic like in Edmonton?

Traffic here is light compared to other large Canadian cities. According to a Statistics Canada*, Edmontonians enjoy shorter than average daily work commutes - which means you can spend lesss time in traffic and more time doing the things you love.

* Statistics Canada, 2005 General Social Survey

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