Whitemud Landing Major Area Structure Plan (ASP) Transportation Corridor Study

Join the ITE Northern Alberta section on May 6, 2026 for a presentation on this topic from EXP and Leduc County.

This presentation presents the findings of the Whitemud Landing Major Area Structure Plan (ASP) Transportation Corridor Study in Leduc County, Alberta. Unlike conventional planning processes where transportation networks are designed to support pre-established land uses, this study adopted a reverse approach—using transportation planning as the foundational framework to shape future land development. The study focused on the proposed extension of 170th Street, a strategic north-south corridor connecting the ASP area with the regional network, providing access to key destinations including the Edmonton International Airport, Queen Elizabeth II Highway, surrounding industrial hubs, and nearby communities like the City of Edmonton, the City of Leduc and other communities.

Through a comprehensive analysis of regional connectivity, functional classification scenarios, extensive coordination with relevant stakeholders, and traffic modeling, 170th Street Extension was proposed as a four-lane rural divided arterial. This classification was selected to balance regional mobility with local accessibility, enabling phased development of the ASP while minimizing environmental and community impacts. The proposed 170th alignment followed Whitemud Creek and was proposed for its ability to optimize developable land, reduce constructability risks, minimize creek crossings and avoid conflicts with existing landmarks and infrastructure.

Forecasted traffic volumes and trip generation estimates were used to define access strategies and internal street networks, ensuring that land use intensity remained within the operational capacity of the proposed transportation infrastructure, without needing major network upgrades outside of 170th Street.

This study demonstrates the value of transportation-led planning in shaping efficient land development considering infrastructure constraints and jurisdictional complexity.

DATE: Wednesday May 6, 2026

TIME: 11:45am – 1:00pm

LOCATION: University Club, University of Alberta, 11435 Saskatchewan Dr. NW, Edmonton, AB

REGISTRATION: Regular pricing is active until Friday, May 1. Late registration charges will apply beginning at 12 noon, May 1st.

Please note that photos/videos may be taken during the event and may be used internally or for promotional purposes by the ITE Northern Alberta Section. If you do not wish to be photographed, please contact northernalberta@itecanada.org.

About the Presenters:

Des Mryglod, P. Eng, Director – Engineering, Utilities and Transit, Leduc County

Des Mryglod is a senior municipal infrastructure leader and Professional Engineer with nearly three decades of experience in public works, engineering, utilities, and transit within one of Alberta’s fastest-growing regions, Leduc County.

Des currently serves as Director, Engineering, Utilities & Transit for Leduc County, a role that reflects both the breadth of his technical expertise and the depth of his leadership experience. In this position, he is responsible for the strategic planning, operation, and long-term sustainability of the County’s water distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment facilities, solid waste and curbside services, and transit operations, including Leduc County’s participation in the Leduc Transit joint-venture partnership with the City of Leduc. He also provides engineering and technical leadership in support of development-driven and County-sponsored capital projects, with a strong emphasis on asset management, service reliability, fiscal responsibility, and value for residents.

Des joined Leduc County in 1999 and has spent his entire professional career within the County’s Public Works and Engineering Department, advancing steadily through increasing levels of responsibility. He began his career as an Engineering Coordinator, providing technical support to the Manager of Engineering. In 2004, he was promoted to Manager of Engineering, where he was responsible for delivering technical support for County road and utility operations and acting as an engineering resource to other municipal departments.

In 2011, Des assumed the role of Director of Public Works and Engineering, leading teams responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the County’s roadway network, water distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems, and solid waste handling facilities. In November 2019, his position was refocused to Director of Engineering & Utilities, sharpening his mandate around engineering services and utility operations. In 2025, his portfolio was expanded again to include Transit, reflecting the County’s growth and increasing service complexity.

Throughout his career, Des has led multidisciplinary teams through major infrastructure programs, system expansions, and service enhancements, balancing growth, regulatory compliance, cost-effectiveness, and community expectations.

Mounira Sayour, P.Eng, Transportation Planner, EXP Services

With over 16 years of experience, Mounira is a versatile transportation planner with experience in forecasting and modeling on various projects in Canada, USA, UAE and Saudi Arabia. Throughout her career, Mounira has developed a deep understanding of multi-modal planning, traffic engineering and design. Mounira has led several transportation master plans, feasibility studies, corridor studies and parking studies where she was responsible for various traffic engineering and transportation planning tasks. She led and was involved in a wide range of transportation studies and policy development such as the Collingwood TMP, the Oakville TMP and City of Calgary’s City Building Program, and the Whitemud Landing Major ASP Transportation Study. 

She is well-versed in strategic modeling development and has extensive experience in a variety of transportation and traffic modelling software (PTV Visum, Emme). She is an expert in Geographic Information Systems software (ESRI ArcGIS, FME), and in programming languages (Python, C#, R).

Her background in computer engineering and transportation engineering and her experience in geographic information systems allowed her to develop tailored methodologies and tools to increase the efficiency of modeling tasks, including data entry, analysis and illustration. 

Parking:

The University Club lot will only be accessible for assigned permit holders and club members. If you are not personally a member of The University Club or do not have a UofA parking permit, you are directed to use the Windsor Car Park. For additional details, visit the University Club and UofA Parking Services websites.

Parking availability in the Windsor Car Park is not guaranteed. If able, please consider using transit, rideshare, or active modes to travel to the University Club.

Parking Rates are subject to change by the University Parking Services:

• Hourly: $5.00
• Daily Maximum: $17.00

Luncheon sponsored by EXP