Concept 4 - Pathway on South Side

This concept accommodates both cyclists and pedestrians via a multi-use pathway on the south side of the street, which connects to the existing pathways at Crowchild Trail and 14A Street. The sidewalk on the north side of the roadway would be widened to at least 1.5m wide and grass boulevards would be provided on both sides of the street. On-street parking lanes will remain. The overall pavement width would be narrower than existing in order to provide the space for the pathway, wider north sidewalk and grass boulevards.

Benefits of this concept:

• Cyclists are accommodated off-street and separate from traffic
• The north sidewalk is widened
• Grass boulevards are provided on both sides of the street
• Pathway connects to existing pathways to the east and west
• Narrower driving lanes encourage lower speeds

Trade-offs associated with this concept:

• Potential conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians on pathway
• Potential conflicts between motorists and cyclists at intersections

We asked: What do you think of the proposed improvements for 50 Avenue S.W. in this concept?

Community Priorities

The following are the top five community priorities identified in Phase 1 of this project:

• pedestrian accommodation, such as new or improved pedestrian infrastructure to enhance safety;
• urban character, enhancements that make the corridor more visually appealing;
• bicycle accommodation, such a new infrastructure or improvements that enhance cycling safety;
• traffic safety; and
• traffic calming.