Since Phase 1 Engagement in late 2023 - early 2024, the project team has conducted thorough technical analysis of the 50 Avenue S.E. Extension. The project schedule was adjusted to ensure a coordinated approach with other City projects planned nearby – in particular, the South Central Bus Garage Feasibility Study and its findings.

Potential impacts of the future Bus Garage on City leaseholders and landowners in the project area was a primary theme in the 50 Ave S.E. feedback received to date. In early 2025, results of the SC Bus Garage Feasibility Study and the land required for its future location were shared with external interest holders and the public.

The project team collected input from the public, as well as internal and external interest holders during Phase 1 Engagement. These inputs, along with technical analysis, were used to develop the final concept shown below. Technical constraints such as existing utility locations, access to/from the future South Central Bus Garage, and available land for the 50 Avenue SE Extension were considered, which limited options for the future road alignment and design. You can read the detailed What We Did Report here.

Click on each image below to enlarge them or watch the video that walks you through the concept.

The What We Heard Report from Phase 1 is now available here.

The City of Calgary is working on several projects that will guide the future of the 50 Avenue S.E. corridor. These include the Chinook Communities Local Area Plan (LAP), the Central Bus Maintenance Storage Facility (MSF) Study, and the 50 Avenue Functional Planning Study (FPS).

During Phase 1 of engagement for the 50 Avenue S.E. Functional Planning Study, we heard that the public wants a more complete understanding of the impacts of these connected projects. To address this, we’re adjusting the 50 Avenue S.E. FPS public engagement timelines to better align with the other adjacent projects. We will continue to collect data and conduct technical reviews as part of our study in the coming months. This way, we’ll have more comprehensive updates to share during Phase 2 public engagement, anticipated to begin in Spring 2025.

50 Avenue S.E. is part of the Primary Transit Network and the 5A (Always Available for All Ages and Abilities) Pathway & Bikeway Network.

5A Network

The 5A Pathway & Bikeway Network is about providing year-round healthy and affordable travel options to Calgarians of all ages and abilities. It is a city-wide mobility network consisting of off-street pathways, on-street bikeways and safer crossings. 50 Avenue S.E. will have sidewalks on both sides of the street and the study will evaluate how to best accommodate cyclists along the corridor.

Road Type Split

The 50 Avenue S.E. cross section will vary along the corridor. The area closest to Macleod Trail is currently classified as industrial arterial (no median) however this study may revisit this classification to reflect a more urban nature depending on land use planning discussions which are ongoing. The road east of 3 Street S.E. will be an arterial roadway (with median).

We would like to better understand how you use the area currently as well as any feedback on local issues and opportunities for the corridor. Public input is a valuable part of developing the plan. Your feedback, along with technical requirements, budget and policy direction, will inform the recommendations for the future road.

In Phase 1, your feedback about a potential grade separation for the LRT/ rail tracks, current mobility issues with the existing road, opportunities for improvement and how you use the road will inform draft concepts to be shared in Phase 2.