The Cycling Strategy and Pathway Safety Review reports were approved by Council on July 5, 2011.
Creating a bicycle-friendly city
The City is looking to make changes that will get more people cycling in Calgary. Creating a comprehensive cycling strategy is the 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.
With the approval of the 2009 Calgary Transportation Plan (CTP), there is an increasing need to provide transportation choices and an increased focus on sustainability, health and the environment. As directed by City Council, the strategy will lay out actions and targets for the short, medium and long term that will help make cycling an option for more Calgarians.
Towards a comprehensive cycling strategy
The creation of a comprehensive cycling strategy aligns with the Municipal Development Plan and Calgary Transportation Plan, and moves us into the realm of implementation.
In June 2010, Council approved the Scope of Work directing the purpose and approach to be taken in the development of the Cycling Strategy.
Three local input streams of research and engagement opportunities were created and will be considered in developing the actions in the cycling strategy:
- a telephone survey conducted in September 2010
- an online survey conducted at the same time
- a cycling committee which met three times between July 2010 and March 2011
As implementation of the strategy moves forward, The City will continue to explore future input opportunities for proposed actions.
Cycling strategy FAQs
How does the strategy fit existing policy?
The strategy is not intended to replace existing policy, such as the 2009 Calgary Transportation Plan or the Bicycle Policy. The actions provide details, timelines and resource requirements which will help implement these policies.
Calgary already has a great recreational multi-use pathway system – why do we need more?
While Calgary has an extensive multi-use pathway system, Calgarians have expressed a desire for better on-street cycling facilities. By engaging stakeholders and the general public, analyzing current and future demand, and through best practices research from other cities, Administration will develop a strategy to expand the bicycle system to include better on-street and off-street bicycle infrastructure and to deliver programs to encourage more people to cycle.
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