10Jan 2023 by jacq120 No Comments

Bow River Pathway Update: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Reconnection Project

Infrastructure
A message from the City of Calgary: Work as part of the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Reconnection project will resume again in early 2023. From January to April 2023, Bow River Pathway users may experience some delays between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., on the 900m section of pathway south of 9 Avenue SE, adjacent to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary.  Expect most delays to be 5 to 8 minutes, and the maximum delay would be 15 minutes. There will be flag personnel on site to direct pathway users and the construction equipment. For safety, we request that the cyclists follow the direction of the flag personnel.  These delays will allow construction vehicles to safely deliver materials for the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Reconnection Project. This project will restore healthy ecosystems and habitats and…
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30Nov 2022 by jacq120 1 Comment

The 2023-2026 Budget and a Win for Biking

Advocacy
The City of Calgary 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budget hearings kept cycling moving forward in Calgary. Many of the City’s planning documents point toward expanding the 5A network (Always Available for All Ages and Abilities) of walking and cycling routes, building safe active routes to schools, and closing gaps in the existing pathway system. Throughout 2022, Bike Calgary engaged with City Councillors and staff on these priorities–including guided cycle tours through most of the city’s 14 wards. However, in early November 2022, Calgary’s proposed four-year budget dedicated little if any funding to these critical projects. Bike Calgary sent an open letter to Council outlining our concerns with the budget. Then, at public hearings on November 22 and 23, City Council heard directly from dozens of community members that active transportation…
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09Nov 2022 by jacq120 No Comments

2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Summary

Annual General Meeting
Curious to find out what happened at the 2022 Bike Calgary Annual General Meeting? The AGM recording is available on YouTube. If you want to follow along, here are the AGM Meeting Minutes. Highlights:  Changes to the bylaw - This was a Special Resolution and membership in attendance voted in support of increasing the number of Board members from seven to nineThis enables more consistent operational support as we are a volunteer-run organization.Financial updateBike Calgary has operated with minimal expenses, but we would like to increase our revenue and grow our capacity to take on more projects.Highlights during the past year (2021-2022)Bike Calgary refreshed its strategic plan, rode with new City Councillors, and attended bike events all over the city.Click here to see a PowerPoint presentation with pictures from 2021-2022.Guest…
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09Nov 2022 by jacq120 1 Comment

Call for Volunteers: Make Cycling Better in Calgary!

Volunteering
More volunteers means we can get more done! We have all kinds of opportunities. Email volunteer@bikecalgary.org and let’s find one that fits you. November 2022 - Urgent Call Our most urgent one-time volunteer need is for the 2023-2026 City of Calgary Budget Sessions. Council is meeting November 21-25 to decide the City budget priorities for the next four years. Bike Calgary wants to make sure Council hears loud and clear that Active Transportation is a priority for Calgarians. There are a couple of options to do this: Send a message to your City Councilor as per: URGENT CALL-OUT: November 21-25 is budget week at the City of Calgary – Let your voices be heard! – Bike CalgarySpeak directly to Council in support of Active Transportation during their public hearings -…
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09Nov 2022 by jacq120 No Comments

New Board Directors

Uncategorized
Bike Calgary is pleased to announce the re-election of Molli Bennett (President) to the Board of Directors, and to welcome three new board members: Volker Mendritzki, Brad Randall, and Leithan Slade. Molli’s continued leadership, and the addition of three new members to an expanded board, creates an incredible opportunity for Bike Calgary to build on its past work and grow in new directions. The 2022 Annual General Meeting saw members vote to increase the number of directors from seven to nine. This grew out of the need for Bike Calgary to have more consistent operational support. You can read all about the new board members here. Here are a few highlights on our new and re-elected members: Molli Bennett (she/her) is a lifelong Calgarian, year-round bike rider, and bicycle-focused educator…
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09Nov 2022 by jacq120 No Comments

2022 – 2024 Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan
“Making cycling better in Calgary.” That’s the focus for Bike Calgary’s 2022-2024 Strategic Plan. You can read the short-form or full strategic plan here, so we won’t summarize the whole thing in this post. Instead, let’s talk about why the strategic plan will help us achieve that goal. Bike Calgary is a volunteer-run organization, so a strategic plan with specific tasks helps us get the most impact out of the time we (and you) dedicate to our work. It establishes short-term actions to ensure long-term success. The 2022-2024 Strategic Plan includes four Strategic Objectives—items that guide our focus. Each of these objectives asks what will be done in the next six months to ensure success in the next three years. The four objectives connect Bike Calgary’s internal processes - governance…
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31Oct 2022 by jacq120 3 Comments

URGENT CALL-OUT: November 21-25 is budget week at the City of Calgary – Let your voices be heard!

Volunteering
The City of Calgary has plans and the City of Calgary has policies. But will they follow them? Only if they show up in the budget! This opportunity only comes around once every 4 years. Starting on November 21, Council will be debating the proposed 4-year budget. It has not yet been released but should be in the coming days or weeks. How can you help? We strongly encourage you to send your Councilor a quick note (<-click the link) today. Let them know that you'll be watching to see how much they allocate to improving active transportation infrastructure such as separated bike lanes, 5A (Always Available for All Ages and Abilities) Network, protected intersections, scooting, wheel-chairing, stroller-ing, bike racks, etc. Throw in a few words that make it an important issue…
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20Oct 2022 by jacq120 No Comments

Keystone Storm Trunk – Pathway Closure

Infrastructure
Starting November 1, 2022, 15 Street N.E. and the nearby Rotary Mattamy Greenway pathway will be closed to build the new Keystone Storm Trunk, a large underground pipe that will carry treated stormwater from storm ponds in new developments in north Calgary to Nose Creek. This will ensure nearby communities and businesses have an adequate underground pipe system to manage stormwater. The closure will be in place until the project is complete in Spring 2023. See the yellow line on the map attached for the location of the pathway that will be impacted. Pathway Impacts The Rotary Mattamy Greenway pathway will be closed from 15 Street N.E. to 11 Street N.E. starting November 1, 2022. The pathway will remain closed until Spring 2023.Due to the location of construction, a pathway…
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29Sep 2022 by jacq120 No Comments

Pathway Closure: B75 Outfall Repair – Parkdale Boulevard N.W. & Kensington Road N.W.

Infrastructure
Message from the City of Calgary regarding an upcoming pathway closure: The B75 outfall (the pipe that transports storm water to the river) on the north bank of the Bow River, located south of Parkdale Boulevard N.W. near the Kensington Road N.W. intersection, will undergo repairs starting Monday, October 3. See attached map for the location of the pathway that will be impacted. Pathway Impacts The Bow River regional pathway near Parkdale Boulevard and Kensington Road N.W. will be closed intermittently from October 3 to 7 and October 11 to 13.Due to the location of construction, a pathway detour will not be in place. Instead, the pathway will be closed periodically between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to allow construction equipment and materials to be safely moved across the pathway. Flaggers…
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21Sep 2022 by jacq120 No Comments

Bow River Pathway Cyclist Delays

Infrastructure
Starting September 15, 2022 to mid-December, Bow River Pathways cyclists may experience some delays between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the 900m section of pathway south of 9 Avenue SE, adjacent to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Please expect most delays to be 5 to 8 minutes, and the maximum delay would be 15 minutes. There will be flag personnel on site to direct pathway users and the construction equipment. For safety, please follow the direction of the flag personnel.  These delays will allow construction vehicles to safely deliver materials for the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Reconnection Project. This project will restore healthy ecosystems and habitats and protect the Sanctuary from future flooding. For more information visit engage.calgary.ca/ibs
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