2025 Calgary Municipal Election: Bike Calgary’s Ideal Candidate
Calgary’s municipal election is on October 20. With bike lanes under threat from the provincial government, it's more important than ever that we elect a city council that supports active transportation. Bike Calgary will not be endorsing candidates for the election, but we will be advocating for safe active transportation and mobility options for all Calgarians. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: Supports reducing the negative impacts of roadway collisions and automobile dependency: They recognize and want to reduce the health care system costs, physical and mental health impacts, loss of quality of life, infrastructure and building damage, environmental pollution, and decreased affordability Believes in evidence-based decision making: Considers input from the constituents and the broader community while recognizing that not everyone can participate in the political…
