Infrastructure – Bike Calgary

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…

03Jan 2023 by WheelsofFortune 2 Comments

Calgary Cycling Infrastructure – 2022 Year in Review

Advocacy, Community, Infrastructure

As 2022 comes to a close, we've compiled a summary of the changes and improvements that we've noticed around the City over the past year. Here's a link to our 2021 year in review post. A brief outline of what this blog will cover: Policy and/or administrative changes implemented in the past year Adaptive Roadways program Multi-use pathway / Off-street pathway projects Protected Wheeling Lanes Looking ahead to 2023 POLICY CHANGES In 2022 Calgary adopted 40 km/h residential speed limits, for all residential streets (streets with no painted centreline), and some collector streets (busier neighbourhood streets, often with bus routes). More information about this change can be found here. In 2022 some additional policy changes were made: Several commercial main streets such as 17 Ave SW (Beltline/Mission/Lower Mount Royal) and 9…

12Nov 2022 by WheelsofFortune No Comments

City Budget – Help Support Safer Cycling

Advocacy, Infrastructure

Between November 21-25, Calgary City Council will debate the 2023-2026 budget, which will set the course on our city's spending priorities for the next four years. Our ask to you is to add your voice to speak up for safe, convenient and accessible mobility options in Calgary, with continued funding and support for walking, cycling, and transit. You can find details of the proposed budget here (we'd recommend starting with Item 9.2.1, Attachments 3 and 9): https://pub-calgary.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=dd277014-8af6-42d6-bf9e-b19fc7bb7080&Agenda=Merged&lang=English&Item=26&Tab=attachments The Ward 9 office has provided us with a great resource that explains how you can give your input on the budget: We'd love to see many Calgarians sign up to speak on November 22! Bike Calgary will be presenting along with a few of our community partners, asking for dedicated funding and…

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…

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…

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

14Aug 2022 by WheelsofFortune No Comments

Upcoming Detour – 3 Avenue South

Advocacy, Infrastructure

Please be aware of an upcoming detour on the 3rd Ave SW wheeling lanes. Starting on August 22, ATCO will be working on 3rd Ave SW between 2nd and 3rd Street SW. This work is expected to take 5 weeks, and is happening in preparation for the Green Line LRT project. See below for more information. Given the impacts to the 3rd Avenue cycle track we hope to see a thoughtful and safe transition in place for this detour. Check out https://www.calgary.ca/green-line/green-line-construction/green-line-featured-construction-project.html for more information about the overall project.

12Jun 2022 by WheelsofFortune No Comments

Unite the Heights and 11 Street SW Underpass

Advocacy, Infrastructure

Source: City of Calgary Engage: https://engage.calgary.ca/11StreetSWUnderpass Two more engagement opportunities have opened for upcoming projects in Calgary. This is an important opportunity to give your feedback on these projects which could include some significant upgrades for people walking and wheeling. Both projects are part of the City's plans for a safe and connected 5A Network for walking, cycling, and other forms of active transportation. Unite the Heights (8 Avenue North from Mayland Heights to Crescent Heights) Engagement page: https://engage.calgary.ca/UniteTheHeights Timeline for input: June 6-June 26, 2022 The City of Calgary is undertaking a functional planning study on 8 Avenue north, which is an important east-west street linking the communities of Mayland Heights, Saint George's Heights, Renfrew, and Crescent Heights. Community destinations along 8 Avenue include McHugh Bluff, Crescent Heights High…

15Apr 2022 by WheelsofFortune 1 Comment

Kensington Area Improvements Online Engagement

Advocacy, Infrastructure, Uncategorized

The final phase of public engagement is now open for the Kensington Area Improvements project located in the northwest communities of West Hillhurst and Hillhurst/Sunnyside. Check out the design concepts and fill out your feedback here: https://engage.calgary.ca/kensingtonarea Active transportation users will be particularly interested in the first three projects on the website: 19 Street NW between 5 Avenue and Kensington Road NW: Separated on-street wheeling lanes on each side of the roadway, which also provides better separation for sidewalk users from the roadway lanes. The improvements include raised islands and curb extensions to shorten the crossing distance for pedestrians and to improve their visibility to drivers. This project would provide better access to the growing "main street" section of 19 Street. Source: City of Calgary Engage website: https://engage.calgary.ca/kensingtonarea 2 Avenue…

22Mar 2022 by WheelsofFortune No Comments

City of Calgary – Construction Detours

Infrastructure

Bike Calgary has been made aware of two new cycling detours that may affect how you move around the City. 1. Starting March 21: In Victoria Park, as part of the Beltline Downtown Utility Relocation Project for the Green Line LRT, the 12 Avenue SE cycle track will be closed between 3 St SE and Olympic Way SE. Detour routes are available, please follow the signage. For more information visit: https://www.calgary.ca/green-line/green-line-construction/green-line-featured-construction-project.html Green Line Utility Relocation Impacts - March 2022 2. Starting March 16: During City of Calgary storm sewer improvements from March 16 – April 8 (weather dependent) there will be a bike lane detour in place for 10 ST NW southbound bike lane between 16 Ave and SAIT Way NW. View the bike lane detour map here. If you are…