ABOUT THE PROJECT

What are we doing?

The 90 Ave / Acadia Drive S.E. mobility improvement project will improve connectivity and safety in S.E. Calgary by adding cycling and pathway infrastructure and traffic calming measures to the Ward 11communities of Acadia, Maple Ridge, and Willow Park.

This project will focus on mobility improvements, safety, and accessibility as key considerations for local communities.


Why are we doing it?

Calgarians have told us that their walkways, pathways, and bike lanes need to provide safe, affordable, sustainable, and healthy transportation options year-round. The intention is to enhance the accessibility and vibrancy of connections to destinations in the project area.

90 Avenue S.E. and Acadia Drive S.E. serve as vital links between the Macleod Trail S Urban Main Street Area and the neighbourhoods of Acadia, Willow Park, and Maple Ridge. These streets function as Community Corridors, connecting several Neighbourhood Activity Centres.

The proposed improvements aim to enhance connectivity not only within the communities on the east side of Macleod Trail S but also the Urban Main Street, Community Corridor, and Activity Centre growth areas outlined in the Heritage Communities Local Area Plan (LAP).

To enhance pedestrian and cyclist connectivity, comfort, and safety, the Heritage LAP states that the design for this mobility corridor should consider the following:

i. Investigate the possibility of transforming one or both sidewalks into multi-use pathways or dedicated cycling infrastructure.

ii. Enhance pedestrian crossings over 90 Avenue S.E. and Acadia Drive S.E. with features such as curb extensions and rectangular rapid flashing beacons.

The 90 Avenue / Acadia Drive S.E corridor has also been identified as an area with frequent occurrences of serious collisions. In alignment with the Safer Collector Framework, the Council has provided directives to reduce the speed limit to 40 km/hr and implement design changes to enhance safety on both collector and residential streets.

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Think about the experiences of people with mobility challenges, parents with strollers / young children, students, and seniors travelling in the community. If we consider improvements for the most vulnerable it will make the community safer and more accessible for all. We would also like to provide more active transportation options (walking and wheeling) where possible to connect destinations.

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What else do you want The City to consider when improving the safety, accessibility, and connectivity in this area?

Note: comments are pre-moderated - harassing, abusive, or non-inclusive speech won't be posted.

30 September, 2024

Anonymous says:

Stop This Nonsense. Accessibility (5%) and connectivity is not required. You are wasting tax payer money and cluttering our streets.

30 September, 2024

Anonymous says:

Help me understand why you believe these will improve the safety, accessibility, and connectivity in the area?

30 September, 2024

Anonymous says:

With all the schools in this area with such close access to Acadia drive. You couldn't pick a better location to do this in the SE.

29 September, 2024

Anonymous says:

There is not enough city garbage cans of large enough volume for residents and students travelling to the neighbourhood to use.

28 September, 2024

Anonymous says:

priorities seems to b the issue here. 20 mi if that is true is excessive to spend if taxes continue to rise. Paving & safety on existing rds

28 September, 2024

Anonymous says:

Bus lanes on fairmount so create turn ins so they dont block traffic - even if you use acadia pool area when the school lets out.

27 September, 2024

Anonymous says:

This needs to extend through Lake Bonavista to Fish Creek park. Why is it stopping at Anderson? Access to Fish Creek opens up the mobility.

27 September, 2024

Anonymous says:

Looking at improving traffic flow, reducing the east west blockages.Nobody outside these places cares about their paths, but we can't move!

27 September, 2024

Anonymous says:

If te city is considering safety around bike lanes, they may consider adding solar lights on the park paths. No more paths on the road.

26 September, 2024

Anonymous says:

Elevated crosswalk between ARC and Tennis. Will prove ped crossing and slow vehicular traffic

26 September, 2024

Anonymous says:

Angle parking in front of Tennis Centre

26 September, 2024

Anonymous says:

Fairmount Drive is a better north south connection for bike infrastructure.