AMA Main Branch - Edmonton, Alberta
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wildwoodke
N 53° 28.566 W 113° 29.627
12U E 334503 N 5928129
This is the main branch of the Alberta Motor Association in Edmonton, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WM6D7P
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 05/15/2009
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Some of Alberta's driving history...
1901
The first "horseless carriage" arrives in Alberta, a Locomobile, driven by Billy Cochrane.
1906
Alberta passes the Automobile Act, setting speed limits of 10 mph in towns and 20 mph in the country.
The first long-distance auto trip is made over the entire Edmonton-Calgary Trail — it takes two days.
1909
Good Roads Association holds it first convention in Leduc, spawning auto clubs that would later become the AMA.
1911
Alberta establishes minimum age limits for drivers — 16 for men, and 18 for women.
1913
Alberta government creates an official highways branch.
Twelve auto clubs from across Canada join together to form the Canadian Automobile Association.
1918
Alberta now has 29,000 licensed drivers, up from 41 car owners in 1906.
1922
Alberta passes its second Highways Act. The provincial government agrees to share road costs with municipalities, paying 75% for main roads and 25% for "market" or district roads.
1923
A provincial tax of two cents a gallon is added to the price of gasoline.
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On their website tehy describe themselves as "The Alberta Motor Association is a membership organization with more than 875,000 members. Since 1926, AMA has provided an extensive and superior range of products and services promoting quality service, safety and protection for the members' peace of mind. AMA is the province's leading advocate for motoring and related consumer issues and the premier supplier of automotive and other travel services. For over 80 years our members' needs have always been in the forefront of our activities. "