Bike Calgary

Yesterday YYC received news that woman are being attacked while walking in public. This is a mobility issue, out board member Karly writes about the personal impact https://bikecalgary.org/when-community-space-becomes-perso/

A new bike lane was recently installed on Crescent Road in northwest Calgary. Crescent road has gone from complete closure in April, to reopening in October with a narrow temporary active transport lane, to a widened permanent lane in December. We appreciate the City's quick response in this beautiful area, and look forward to seeing the same in other locations.... https://bikecalgary.org/new-bike-lane-installed-on-crescen/

Time and time again, we see how vital active transportation infrastructure is to economic diversification and promoting a vibrant technology sector. Something Calgary should be thinking long and hard about as the industries that have provided prosperity for our City and Province will inevitably phase out or transition. The article below provides some insights through academic and business research, suggesting five key economic benefits associated with bike lanes in urban centers.... https://bikecalgary.org/research-offers-financial-case-for/

On December 16th the City Council voted to direct the Administration to "explore formally changing the name of our cycle tracks to mobility tracks or another name to better reflect their current and future use, and return to Transportation and Transit Committee with recommendations and next steps no later that Q1 2021." So let's have a poll and help our Administration with some free input to help that decision.... https://bikecalgary.org/renaming-our-cycle-tracks/

14 and 15 Ave SW Mobility Improvements - Engagement Update #yycbike #sharedstreets https://bikecalgary.org/14-and-15-ave-sw-mobility-improvem/

The City of Calgary is testing a Neighbourhood Streets pilot policy with the goal of creating local streets where neighbours can connect and choose travel options, no matter their age or ability. As part of the Neighbourhood Streets Program, The City is working with the community to improve streets in Panorama Hills for everyone to travel around the community. You can complete the survey and stay connected through email updates by clicking on the link below.... https://bikecalgary.org/panorama-hills-engage/

The City of Calgary is consolidating their environmental strategies to provide an updated vision for protecting and improving Calgary's environment into the future. To help build our guiding environmental plan, they want to learn about your desires for the environment and how Calgary’s plan can bring social, health and economic benefits to the city and our community. Their goal is to provide a unified strategy that will highlight and focus on Calgary’s key environmental issues, opportunities and priorities.... https://bikecalgary.org/calgarys-environment-strategy-and-/

According to the article in the link below from the Calgary Herald, and based upon the study by Zolo, communities with plenty of opportunity for active transport are viewed as being increasingly desirable. Despite its significant amount of kilometers of pathway, albeit over a large area, Calgary scores only 79th in the survey. The score is compiled using metrics such as the quality of bicycle and walking paths, mass transit, precipitation and elevation change.... https://bikecalgary.org/the-pathway-factor-active-transpor/

The City of Calgary is looking to improve the 14 Avenue S. and 15 Avenue S. corridors. Impacting our communities in Beltline, Connaught and Victoria Park (Wards 8 and 11) from 12 Street SW to 1 Street SE. The survey ends on Sunday, January 31, 2021. As part of the 17 Avenue S.W. Construction Project, 14 Avenue S. and 15 Avenue S.... https://bikecalgary.org/14-15-avenue-s-w-mobility-improvem/

The front page of the Active City Playbook By Laura Shutiak This week, Calgarians got a first look at a 208-page document written to push Calgary to become an Active City by 2030. Written by a diverse group of volunteers from across many sectors, including sports, recreation, active transportation, tourism and economic development, the plan envisions a city where the active economy drives economic, human, social and environmental prosperity.... https://bikecalgary.org/playbook-aims-to-help-calgary-beco/