In 2012, The City is planning to install 10 km of bicycle lanes and several family-friendly bicycle routes on Calgary’s streets as part of the ongoing implementation of The City’s Cycling Strategy. More on-street bikeways will give cyclists more choices and better connections through Calgary, its communities and into the Centre City. It’s a first step in making Calgary a bicycle-friendly city for all to enjoy—whether to commute to work or school, run errands or just for the joy of it.
Maps of planned improvements
3 Avenue and 8 Street S.W. intersection pathway connection
At the 3 Avenue and 8 Street S.W. intersection, The City is installing a cycling connection to the Bow River pathway system. The area is a popular and direct entrance to the Centre City for cyclists. Click here for more information on the 3 Avenue and 8 Street S.W. intersection pathway connection.
9 Avenue S.E.
On 9 Avenue S.E., between 6 Street and 8 Street, The City is planning to install dedicated eastbound and westbound bike lanes during the 2012 construction season. The new bike lanes will expand the cycling network in the Centre City and connect cyclists to the existing pathways along 9 Avenue S.E. Click the 9 Avenue S.E. Bike Lane Project for more information.
10 Street N.W. from 5 Avenue to 23 Avenue
The City is piloting new bike lanes on 10 Street N.W. between 5 Avenue and 23 Avenue. Details on the pilot project can be found here.
Pavement marking was added in early October 2011. Bike lane signage and new bicycle traffic signal displays at the intersection of 10 Street and 16 Avenue N.W. are anticipated in the winter.
Brentwood Road/40 Avenue N.W. Bike Lanes
On Brentwood Road N.W., between Charleswood Avenue and Brisebois Drive; and on 40 Avenue N.W., between Brentwood Road and 37 Street, The City is planning to install dedicated bike lanes for the 2012 construction season. These new bike lanes will expand and connect to the cycling network in the Brentwood, Charleswood, Varsity and University of Calgary area. Click on the Brentwood N.W./40th Avenue S.W. Bike Lanes Project for more information.
Brentwood/University of Calgary Multi-Modal Transportation Study
The Brentwood Station Area Mobility Assessment and Plan recommends 35 short-term pedestrian and bicycle improvements to be completed by 2013. The goal of the new facilities is to increase walking and cycling directness, convenience, safety and comfort for all while decreasing the negative impacts of traffic on community liveability. In Spring 2010, The City began construction on these items and construction will continue in 2011.
For more information on this project, please see the Brentwood/University page, call 3-1-1 or email 3-1-1 Contact Us.
Centre City Mobility Plan
The City completed the Centre City Mobility Plan in December 2010, which defines and coordinates the role and function of the streets within the Centre City. Included in this plan is the Bicycle Network, which identifies a connected bicycle network on selected streets in the Centre City. The next steps are to begin the design of the facilities that will be implemented on these routes.
Northland Drive N.W. - Bus/Bike Lanes
On Northland Drive N.W., from south of Crowchild Trail to 52 Avenue, The City is proposing dedicated bus/bike lanes. Installation of these new lanes is planned for the 2012 construction season. This dedicated lane, shared by Calgary Transit and cyclists, will be located on northbound and southbound Northland Drive N.W. These new bus/bike lanes will expand the cycling network through the Brentwood and Varsity area and connect cyclists to pathways on either end of Northland Drive N.W. Click Northland Drive N.W. – Bus/Bike Lanes for more information.
North Hill Bicycle improvements
In 2011, The City will begin the construction of two bicycle route improvements in the North Hill area, in response to City Council’s priority to “encourage alternate modes of travel.” This work will focus on the communities of Capitol Hill, Mount Pleasant and Tuxedo Park, with new facilities that will increase mobility choices (2009 Calgary Transportation Plan Key Direction #5), and provide cyclists with a space to ride with a smooth surface and ability to maintain speed (City of Calgary Bicycle Policy).
West LRT
The City plans to implement bicycle improvements for all six station areas of the new West LRT line, starting installation in 2012 and completing them the next year. Planning for Phase 1 was initiated in the spring of 2011 and includes the 45 Street, Westbrook, and Shaganappi Point LRT stations.
