18Feb 2021 by KJR No Comments
Green Line Engagement

Green Line Engagement

Uncategorized
The City of Calgary is running some public engagement sessions about the green line over the next several weeks. Included in some of these sessions will be an opportunity to share insight and perspectives on how multi-user pathways are integrated into the Green Line project. We at Bike Calgary encourage you to participate in these engagement sessions as you are able so that the project team at the city can make decisions informed by a range of feedback from people who use bikes! image from: https://images.dailyhive.com/20170512121142/green-line-lrt-calgary-3.png There are several online virtual drop in and engagement sessions as well as feedback forms that are available to fill out. To learn more, visit the main project page for more information or choose an engagement to ensure your perspective is considered in the…
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22Jan 2021 by KJR 1 Comment
When community space becomes personal risk.

When community space becomes personal risk.

Community, Education
Written: January 21, 2021 Karly J Ross Always accessible for all ages and abilities, this is the beginning but not the whole story. How we exist and move through space is not the same from person to person. I am sure many like me can speak to uncomfortable encounters when they stopped on the bike path, not always sure if they are safe on that long lonely stretch, wondering if there is a risk to the activity that extends beyond interactions with cars and infrastructure.  How we exist in space is not always equal, and today we received a news report that once again highlights the differences of experience when existing in public space. Today is also personally hard for me because of a loss of a loved elder in…
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