The new, protected bike lane will likely be on the north side of 15th Avenue S.W. (CBC) The City of Calgary and the federal government are investing $4.9 million in upgrading "active transportation" infrastructure in the Beltline neighbourhood.
That involves creating two kilometres of two-way, protected wheeling lanes — for things like bikes, scooters and skateboards — along 15th Avenue S.W. between 12th Street S.W. and 1st Street S.E., replacing painted lanes.
Curb extensions, marked crossings, more lighting and widened sidewalks will also be added to 15th Avenue S.W. and 14th Avenue S.W. to improve accessibility in the area.
"It is the most populous part of the city — all kinds of Calgarians live there," said Gian-Carlo Carra, deputy mayor and Ward 9 Councillor for the City of Calgary, in an announcement Friday.
"We’ve gone from a place where investing in active-mode cycle infrastructure was a remarkable and unique thing to something that is how we conduct business to build more equitable cities, more climate-forward cities."
The Canadian government is providing $2.9 million for the initiatives through its active transportation fund . The City of Calgary is kicking in the other $2 million. Randy Boissonnault, left, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview George Chahal, centre, and Gian-Carlo Carra at the Beltline funding announcement on Feb. 10, 2023. (CBC) "It’s going to benefit Calgarians of all ages and abilities, allowing them more opportunities to connect with their community while benefiting local businesses and services through increased foot traffic," said Randy Boissonnault, minister of tourism and […]
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