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Real Estate & Development Services

Ward 8 - Nathaniel Schmidt

Speed Reductions in Ward 8

Overview

As part of the Drive to Zero initiative, the City is implementing safety traffic improvements across Calgary.

A city-wide review of collector roadways currently posted at 50 km/h is underway. Through this process, several locations in Ward 8 have been identified for a permanent speed limit reduction to 40 km/h. 

Timeline

Implementation of these changes is expected between May and August 2026.

Identified locations

Road Section Community Roadway Classification
Road Section: 14 Street SW (33 Avenue SW to 38 Avenue SW)  Community: Altadore Roadway Classification: Neighbourhood Boulevard
Road Section: 38 Avenue SW (16 Street SW to 14 Street SW)  Community: Altadore Roadway Classification: Collector
Road Section: 16 Street SW (50 Avenue SW to 34 Avenue SW)  Community: Altadore Roadway Classification: Collector
Road Section: 20 Street SW (50 Avenue SW to 34 Avenue SW) Community: Altadore Roadway Classification: Collector
Road Section: 20 Street SW (26 Avenue SW to 34 Avenue SW) Community: South Calgary Roadway Classification: Collector
Road Section: Sarcee Road SW (Richardson Way SW to 33 Avenue SW Community: Rutland Park Roadway Classification: Collector
Road Section: 45 Avenue SW (4 Street SW to Macleod Trail SW) Community: Elboya Roadway Classification: Collector
Road Section: 4 Street SW (50 Avenue SW to 45 Avenue SW) Community: Elboya Roadway Classification: Collector
Road Section: Lansdowne Avenue/Crescent Avenue (4 Street SW to Elbow Dr SW)  Community: Elboya Roadway Classification: Collector
Road Section: 42 Avenue SW (Crescent Blvd SW to Macleod Tr S) Community: Parkhill Roadway Classification: Collector
Road Section: 5 Street SW (Elbow Drive NW SW to 17 Avenue SW)  Community: Cliff Bungalow Roadway Classification: Neighbourhood Boulevard
Road Section: 25 Avenue SW ((5 Street SW to 4 Street SW) Community: Cliff Bungalow Roadway Classification: Collector
Road Section: 25 Avenue SW (4 Street SW to Elbow River Community: Mission Roadway Classification: Collector
Road Section: 25 Avenue SW Elbow River to Macleod Tr S Community: Erlton Roadway Classification: Collector

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact us at ward8@calgary.ca.

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