Following Phase 1 engagement in early 2025, The City’s project team has taken the public input received to inform corridor design concepts being presented for Phase 2 public engagement.

Phase 2 engagement will take place from May 12-June 4, 2025. It includes an online engagement opportunity and three in-person, public events to solicit feedback on design concepts being proposed for the corridor. In Phase 2, we will look at how design concepts impact the following: safety, community access, parking, pedestrian crossings and comfort, cycling comfort and safety. These concepts address:

• Roadway repairs (subsurface repairs, utilities, curbs and gutters, paving)

• Local and network active mode improvements (e.g. sidewalks and pathways)

• Transit stops and circulation

• Travel, turning and parking lane adjustments

• Street amenities and trees (lighting, benches, and decorative touches)

• Roadway and intersection design improvements.

Phase 3 Engagement will take place late 2025, to reveal the preferred design concept.

A corridor concept has been developed to enhance the overall safety, accessibility and connectivity for walkers, wheelers, and drivers. Within the corridor concept, 9 options, across 3 segments, are being presented to the public for feedback. These options identify potential design elements to support safer crossings, traffic calming, improved mobility, and better connections to key destinations along the corridor through themes identified during Phase 1 engagement.

The corridor concept proposes a multi-use path on the north of 14 Avenue N.W. within the existing right-of-way to avoid conflicts with higher westbound to southbound left turn traffic, overhead power lines, and transit stops. It connects directly to two shopping malls and to a future pathway across 14 Street N.W. bridge to SAIT/Jubilee. Key crossing upgrades are proposed on both the north and south side of 14 Avenue N.W. to support accessibility and connectivity to the surrounding neighbourhoods, transit stops, and Lions Park.

The proposed design concepts prioritize safety, connectivity, and the potential for future growth in the area. Traffic analysis was completed for low and medium growth projections for the proposed design concepts. If a large development is proposed in the future, the City of Calgary requires the developer to complete a Transportation Impact Assessment. This assessment evaluates the surrounding transportation network based on current conditions at the time of application and includes projected trip counts and site access plans. The City reviews the assessment to identify potential impacts on congestion and parking, ensuring the transportation system can continue to function effectively. Learn more about the City of Calgary’s development process here.

A thorough evaluation of alternative options for active transportation improvements was completed along 14 Avenue N.W. Options explored included both shared and separated on-street and off-street facilities for people cycling, which side of the street, and/or both sides. The reason why some concept options were not moved forward included utility conflicts, transit conflicts, higher impacts associated with parking or access, higher impact to existing boulevard and landscaping, land requirements, grading impacts, and/or additional costs to ensure compliance with existing legislation and bylaws. The concepts were also evaluated for general cost comparison between options, and continuity with proposed improvements at the 14 Street and 14 Avenue N.W. Bridge Rehabilitation project.

Potential improvements to the adjacent North Hill shopping Centre (Safeway) and Louise Riley Library driveways, located across from the Lions Park LRT station, will be explored more broadly by The City through alignment with other ongoing projects and future redevelopment.

Feedback was also received for several local (spot) and mobility network improvements that were outside of the 14 Avenue N.W. project area. These have been documented for The City to consider as part of other improvement projects.

Yes. While 12 Avenue N.W. was considered, 14 Avenue N.W. was selected for immediate implementation because it provides stronger connections to amenities, services, and regional destinations. Its deteriorating condition also makes it a priority for upgrades, ensuring better long-term value for mobility investments.

Short-term improvements have been proposed for the Crowchild Trail Pedestrian Overpass in the Riley Local Area Plan (LAP) to retrofit the existing Crowchild Trail Pedestrian Overpass to enhance the condition, access, and connection points to the proposed 14 Avenue N.W. mobility improvements.

The proposed medium and long-term improvements to the Crowchild Trail upgrades include a new pedestrian overpass that will align with 12 Avenue N.W. with an accessible, at grade ramp leading to 13 Avenue N.W. Proposed on-street bikeway links will connect from the ramp to 12 Avenue N.W. and 14 Avenue N.W.

A roundabout is a type of circular intersection designed to keep traffic moving efficiently and safely. Unlike traditional intersections with traffic signals or stop signs, vehicles entering a roundabout must yield to traffic already circulating in the circle. Roundabouts typically have one-way traffic flow around a central island, with exits leading to other roads.

A roundabout is being considered at 14 Avenue and 19 Street N.W. as one way to improve traffic flow and safety at this busy intersection. The preliminary roundabout design meets all engineering and safety standards.

Unlike traffic signals, a roundabout allows vehicles to move through the intersection continuously, which can help reduce wait times and ease traffic backups—especially during peak hours. Although the LRT crossings may still cause occasional delays, roundabouts generally experience less overall queuing than signalized intersections, which are more affected by timing and queuing caused by skipped left-turns signals triggered by the LRT crossing. Additionally, roundabouts are designed to slow down traffic, creating a traffic calming effect that improves safety for all road users.

A roundabout involves modifications to the existing intersection and comes with a higher cost. It is subject to funding approval. If approved, the proposed improvements could then be implemented in phases.

The impacts of the proposed design concepts will ultimately depend on which options are identified through the engagement process.

General impacts proposed in the potential design options include:

- Removal of parking on the south side of 14 Avenue N.W. to allow for more passing room and visibility

- Landscape construction up to the property line to build out a multi-use pathway on the north side of 14 Avenue N.W.

- Changes to existing intersections and lane design.

- Detours and disruptions to local access during construction.

Major road improvements are required on 14 Avenue N.W. because the existing road and related infrastructure are in poor condition due to age and wear. Major improvements are needed to address safety concerns, improve accessibility, and ensure the road remains functional for years to come. This project is not just about design changes—it's also about replacing aging infrastructure and making sure the area is safe and reliable for all users, including people who walk, wheel, drive, and use transit.

This will depend on the options selected and the scope of work required to implement each selected design. Funding has been approved to implement most of the design options, with the exception of the roundabout at 19 Street N.W. A roundabout involves modifications to the existing intersection and comes with a higher cost. It is subject to funding approval. If approved, the proposed improvements could then be implemented in phases.

14 Avenue N.W. has been identified in the Major Road Reconstruction Program since it was measured to have the lowest pavement quality of any street in Calgary. This project will address several key maintenance issues and improve the overall transportation experience for the community. The existing infrastructure is aging and in need of repair, which presents safety concerns for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Reconstruction will update and upgrade critical elements of the road to enhance safety and improve accessibility for everyone.

This corridor was examined in 2021 for road repaving to address concerns related to roadway condition, safety, and to explore design possibilities for the future of the corridor. At the time, engagement was conducted to learn more about how the community uses the corridor, and how it could be enhanced to improve accessibility for all users. From that engagement, a design option was developed and shared back to community members. The project was then deferred in 2022 due to funding allocations and an identified need to conduct further engagement to enhance the designs further.

The 14 Avenue N.W. corridor was identified for improvement through several community planning initiatives. Its condition was identified by the Major Road Reconstruction Program, and its dated functionality through engagement hosted to inform the Riley Local Area Plan. Due to the condition of the corridor, we’re reviewing the design to combine necessary infrastructure upgrades with planned maintenance, making the work more efficient.

Yes, we will review all materials from 2021 including feedback and technical work. New data collection and best practices together with other nearby investments may present new options to serve the community.

While previous engagement was conducted in 2021, some time has passed since that feedback was collected, and there is a need to verify and confirm the community’s priorities to ensure that the design options meet the needs of today. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted participation levels and the ways in which people could engage in 2021. Re-engaging the community now provides an opportunity to hear from a broader range of voices and address potential gaps in the feedback collected during the earlier engagement phase.

Yes. The ways Calgarians get around are changing. More people are choosing to walk, scoot, skateboard, or cycle for their daily commute to work or school, for errands and for fun. As a city, we want to provide convenient and affordable transportation choices for Calgarians of all ages and abilities. Wheeling lanes will be considered in the development of design options to support accessibility for all modes of transportation along the corridor and connections to The City’s Pathway and Bikeway Network.

The Pathways and Bikeways Network is a long-term vision to connect all communities with active travel options. It consists of off-street pathways and on-street bikeways, providing accessible, affordable, year-round access to transportation and recreation. Using feedback from Calgarians, the design of the Pathways and Bikeways Network tells us how to design and build sustainable travel options all year round. The Pathways and Bikeways Network supports the following five principles:

• Separate people by their speed: Providing separation between people travelling at different speeds improves safety, predictability and comfort. Where appropriate, people will be separated to improve their experience travelling on the Pathways and Bikeways Network.

• Improve visibility: Lighting, signage and pavement markings encourage people to use public spaces and provide visibility on roadways, pathways and in parks. They help make people visible to each other, help identify hazards like water, ice, cracks and other debris along routes.

• Make it reliable: Well-maintained pathways and bikeways will encourage more people to use them throughout the year, regardless of the weather conditions.

• Be accessible for everyone: An accessible city benefits everyone. Accessible pathways and bikeways enable people of all abilities to travel around Calgary. Accessibility is improved by the removal of barriers that currently exist across the network. Barriers can be off-set gates, major roadways, waterways, steep hills and uneven surfaces. Reducing or removing these barriers improves accessibility.

• Make it easy to use: Signs and pavement markings help people make decisions about their route and confirm they are heading in the right direction. Improved signage and wayfinding will help Calgarians get to community destinations. For more information about the Pathways and Bikeways Network and its principles, please review the Pathways and Bikeways Network Guiding Principles report.