Calgary’s Pathway and Bikeway Projects (5A)
Calgary’s Pathway and Bikeway Projects (5A)
We are building a city where everyone has access to safe, healthy, and affordable travel options, year-round. Our pathway and bikeway network is guided by five principles: Always Available for All Ages & Abilities (5A).
Our network of pathways and bikeways spans the city, improving access to workplaces, schools, parks, and local destinations while enhancing safety and connectivity for all.
We're committed to expanding this network over the next 60 years by filling gaps, adding features, and supporting the daily, essential activities of Calgarians such as walking, cycling, and scootering. With over 4,000 km of pathways and bikeways mapped out for the future of travel in Calgary, these new enhancements and paths will create more vibrant and connected communities.
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Improving connectivity and safety in S.E. Calgary by adding cycling and pathway infrastructure and traffic calming measures to the Ward 11communities of Acadia, Maple Ridge, and Willow Park.
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Developing dedicated pathway and bikeway routes in Falconridge, Castleridge, Taradale, Saddle Ridge and Martindale. These projects will focus on routes that serve students, recreation, shopping, and work destinations.
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Developing dedicated pathway and bikeway routes in the communities of Elboya, Windsor Park, Meadowlark Park, Kingsland, Haysboro, and Southwood. These projects will focus on routes that serve students, recreation, shopping, and work destinations.
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Developing dedicated pathway and bikeway routes in Pineridge, Temple, Rundle and Whitehorn. These connections will focus on routes that serve students, recreation, shopping, and work destinations.
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Developing dedicated pathway and bikeway routes in Ward 9 (Marlborough Park, Penbrooke Meadows, Forest Heights, Forest Lawn, Dover, Erin Woods and Eastfield). The proposed routes currently serve residential, recreation, shopping, education and work destinations.
Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
As part of our commitment to enhancing pedestrian safety, we have been approved to install 16 Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) in 2025. RRFBs improve pedestrian crossing safety by alerting drivers with flashing lights when a pedestrian is ready to cross. These lights, similar to emergency flashers on police vehicles, continue to flash as pedestrians walk through the crosswalk, ensuring drivers remain aware throughout the entire crossing.
RRFB locations scheduled for completion in 2025:
- Valley Creek Road & Valley Ridge Drive N.W.
- Evanscove Circle & Evanston View N.W.
- Sherwood Boulevard & Sherwood Way N.W. (North intersection)
- 12065 Coventry Hills Way N,W,
- Huntercrest Road & Hunterview Drive N.W.
- Taradale Drive & Taralake Way N.E.
- Sierra Morena Boulevard & Sierra Vista Circle S.W.
- 20 Avenue & 12 Street N.W.
- 40 Avenue & 20 Street S.W.
- Erin Dale Crescent/Erin Woods Court & Erin Woods Boulevard S.E. (West intersection)
- 26 Avenue & Rundleson Way N.E.
- 50 Avenue & 6 Street S.W.
- Auburn Bay Avenue & Auburn Bay Boulevard/Auburn Glen Manor S.E.
- New Brighton Drive & New Brighton Way S.E.
- Silverado Boulevard & Silverado Ponds Way/Silverado Range Heights S.W.
- Sun Valley Boulevard & Sun Valley Drive S.E.
See more information on RRFB locations and criteria.
2025 pathway construction projects
The following 5A pathway projects are expected to be built in 2025.
Northeast pathway projects
| 2025 Project Location | Project Description | Link for more info |
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| 32 Avenue N.E. (Deerfoot Trail N.E. to Barlow Trail N.E.) | A new 2.8-kilometre multi-use pathway will replace segments of sidewalk and informal trail. | Coming soon |
| 32 Avenue N.E. (Nose Creek Path to 6 Street N.E.) | This 180-metre multi-use pathway will partially replace the sidewalk on the north side of 32 Avenue N.E., adjacent to the 41 Ave. bridge over Nose Creek, enhancing connectivity to bus stops and the surrounding area. | Bridge rehabilitation: Flood mitigation repairs |
| 39 Avenue N.E. (Barlow Trail N.E. to 32 Street N.E.) | A new 980-metre multi-use pathway on the south side of 39 Avenue N.E. will complete a significant missing pathway link in the area. | Various Streets Improvements Program |
| 46 Avenue N.E. (Nose Creek Pathway to 6 Street N.E.) | A new 100-metre multi-use pathway will connect 46 Avenue N.E. and surrounding areas to the Nose Creek Pathway. | Various Streets Improvements Program |
| 68 Street E. (Applewood Drive S.E. to Abbotsford Drive N.E.) | The 2.2-kilometre multi-use pathway, will replace the sidewalk and connect many existing pathways in the community. | Coming soon |
| Country Village Road N.E. (Harvest Hills Boulevard N. to Coventry Hills Boulevard N.E.) | The 830-metre multi-use pathway will replace the sidewalk on the south side of Country Village Road, improving safety and accessibility. | Various Streets Improvements Program |
| Falconridge Boulevard N.E. (McKnight Boulevard N.E. to Taradale Drive N.E.) | The 3.7-kilometre multi-use pathway will replace the sidewalk and connect to the 52 Street N.E. Pathway. | Coming soon |
| McKnight Boulevard N.E. (4 Street N.E. to Trelle Drive N.E.) | A new 700-metre multi-use pathway will connect transit stops to the community and the McKnight Boulevard Pedestrian Overpass. | Various Streets Improvements Program |
| McKnight Boulevard N.E. (47 Street N.E. to 52 Street N.E) | A 400-metre multi-use pathway on the south side of McKnight Boulevard will connect to the 52 Street N.E. pathway. | Annual Paving Program |
| Memorial Drive (36 Street N.E. to Marlborough Way N.E.) | A new 300-metre multi-use pathway will connect to the new pathway on 36 Street S.E. from Memorial Drive to 8 Avenue SE. | Coming soon |
Northwest pathway projects
| 2025 Project Location | Project Description | Link for more info |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Street N.W. (Berkshire Boulevard N.W. to Hidden Valley Drive N.W.) | A 1.7-kilometre multi-use pathway will replace segments of sidewalk and informal trail, connecting many existing pathways in the area. | Coming soon |
| 87 Street N.W. (Nose Hill Drive N.W. to Bearspaw Dam Road N.W.) | The new 300-metre multi-use pathway will connect Bearspaw Dam Road to Nose Hill Drive N.W., linking users to nearby pathways. | Coming soon |
| Charleswood Connection (Collingwood Drive N.W. to Constable Road N.W.) | A new 220-metre multi-use pathway will formalize a heavily used informal trail through the park. | Bridge rehabilitation: Flood mitigation repairs |
| Memorial Drive (Riley Community) | As part of the Sunnyside Flood Barrier construction, a new pathway will be rebuilt. The pathway will be wider and provide separation of wheeling and walking traffic. | Sunnyside Flood Barrier |
| Silver Springs Off-Leash Area | A 160-metre multi-use pathway will replace well-established dirt trails to improve mobility in the park and provide an alternate route around the off-leash area. | Various Streets Improvements Program |
Southeast pathway projects
| 2025 Project Location | Project Description | Link for more info |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Street S.E. (66 Avenue S.E. to River Valley Drive S.E.) | This 2.1-kilometre multi-use pathway will replace segments of sidewalk and informal trail, providing a safer and more accessible connection to the Glenmore Trail overpass. |
Coming soon |
| 36 Street S.E. (Memorial Drive E. to 8 Avenue S.E.) | This new 700-metre multi-use pathway will connect many existing pathways, including the new pathway on Memorial Drive from 36 Street N.E. to Marlborough Way N.E. |
Coming soon |
| McIvor Boulevard S.E. (52 Street S.E. to Copperfield Boulevard S.E.) | A 625-metre multi-use pathway will replace the sidewalk on the north side of McIvor Boulevard S.E., completing the connection to the 52 Street S.E. regional pathway. | Various Streets Improvements Program |
Southwest pathway projects
| 2025 Project Location | Project Description | Link for more info |
|---|---|---|
| 14 and 15 Avenue S. (14 Street S.W. to Macleod Trail) | The painted wheeling lane on 15 Avenue S. is being upgraded to a protected two-way lane between 11 Street S.W. and northbound Macleod Trail. | 14 & 15 Avenue S Mobility Improvements |
| 34 Avenue S.W. (14 Street S.W. to 17 Street S.W.) | A new 600-metre multi-use pathway will provide a safer and more accessible alternative to the existing sidewalk. |
Coming soon |
| 90 Avenue S.W. (14 Street S.W. to 24 Street S.W.) | The new 1.6-kilometre multi-use pathway on the north side of 90 Avenue S.W. will provide a more accessible alternative to the current sidewalk and connect many existing pathways. |
Coming soon |