In preparation for Tuesday night's forum http://janicelukes.ca/blog/forum-fast-tracking-a-downtown-cycling-grid-calgary-did-it-edmonton-is-doing-it-so-whats-up-in-winnipeg/ at the Millennium Library on a protected bike lane grid in downtown Winnipeg, here's a succinct description of Edmonton's planned approach. (Note that it received unanimous approval from council.)
http://www.peopleforbikes.org/blog/entry/edmontons-quick-build-protected-bik...