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Transportation Report to SPC on Transportation and Transit December 8, 2016

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December 8, 2016

Pr e vious Counc il Dir e c tion:

January 11, 2016 (TT2015-0851) 1 R i thi d t f i f ti d di t d i i t ti t t

• 1. Receive this update for information and direct administration to return

to the SPC on Transportation and Transit in December 2016 with an update.

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Pr e vious Counc il Dir e c tion:

Supporting policies: 2000 P th d Bik Pl – 2000 Pathway and Bikeway Plan – 2007 Sustainability Principles – 2008 Bicycle Policy and Needs Report 2009 C l T t ti Pl – 2009 Calgary Transportation Plan – 2011 Cycling Strategy – 2014 Complete Streets 2014 C t Cit C l T k Pil t N t k – 2014 Centre City Cycle Track Pilot Network – Action Plan: “A city that moves” priority

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Cyc ling Str ate gy Bac kgr

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To make Calgary into a bicycle friendly community Pl d i d b ild t t bik – Plan, design and build more on-street bikeways – Maintain bikeways – Educate, and promote cycling

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Cycling Strategy Highlights Highlights

2016

– 49 of 50 actions underway – 11 KM of new or improved bikeway 69 KM i 2011 – 69 KM since 2011 – Substantial ridership increase On-street bikeway targets for 2020

60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%

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0% Signed Routes Shared Lane Bicycle Lane Cycle Track 2016 Built Remaining

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Complete Streets Principles:

– Safer pedestrian crossings – Maintain/Improve traffic operations I t ll i i id lk – Install missing sidewalk – Traffic calming

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E valuating Pote ntial Pr

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Various factors considered, including: Id tifi d i th P th /Bik Pl – Identified in the Pathway/Bikeway Plan – Connects or extends existing bikeway – Proximity to LRT station or Activity Centre Add k f t i – Addresses known safety or access issue – Impacts to other modes minimal – Community support E i ti /F t – Existing/Future use – Cost/Benefit – Opportunity

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Improved Access

Memorial Drive N.W.

Multi-use crossing at 7 Street New signal at 9 Street at 9 Street

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Improved Access

Richmond Road at 17 Avenue S.W.

New bike signal w ith separate turn phase and bike lanes turn phase and bike lanes

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Corridor Improvement

5 Avenue N.W.

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New right turn lane to improve traffic flow New bike lanes

Corridor Improvement

5 Avenue N.W.

New curb extensions to shorten pedestrian crossings

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Corridor Improvement

20 Street S.W.

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Corridor Improvement

20 Street S.W.

Ne New pedestrian refuge islands

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Corridor Improvement

20 Street S.W.

Drainage improved Road w idened to maintain parking/loading access by school

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access by school

Corridor Improvement

Edmonton Trail N.E.

Before After

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Corridor Improvement

Edmonton Trail N.E.

First near side bike signal

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Corridor Improvement

Edmonton Trail N.E.

New left turn lane w ith separate phase from bikes New bike lane / shared lane

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Corridor Improvement

Edmonton Trail N.E.

Before First near side bike signal New pedestrian ramps

• n 4 Street N E

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• n 4 Street N.E.

Conflict Markings

10 Street N.W. near SAIT

After Before

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Conflict Markings

Cambrian Drive N.W. near Commerce Street

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Conflict Markings

9 Avenue S.E. 9 Avenue S.E. 5 Avenue N.W.

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Improve Access

53 Street N.W.

Before After

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After

Review and Improve

52 Street N.W.

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Improve Access

Wider ramps @ Barlow Trail and 10 Avenue S.E.

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Improved Access

Bike/pedestrian ramps

Ulster Road N.W. Summit Street S.W.

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Winter Maintenance

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Evaluation

Annual Bike Count R e por t

• 78 city wide locations
• 27,671 cyclist trips surveyed

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Evaluation

Automate d Counte r s

• 25 permanent devices on

website (between Transportation and Parks)

• Tube counters also used

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Evaluation

3 Years of Peace Bridge Data

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Evaluation

2 Years of 7 Street S.W. Data

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Evaluation

Doubling of people commuting by bike

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Evaluation

Doubling of people commuting by bike

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Bike Parking

• Add more bike parking to address growing demands

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• Focus on:

– Downtown corridors – Community Centre’s – Community Centre s – 311 requests – BRZ’s

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Bike Parking

• 436 Spaces added in 2016

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E duc ation

Highlights: Bik A b d t h d 12 000 – Bike Ambassador team had 12,000 interactions with Cycle Track Pilot – Move Together Campaign How to materials created for new projects – How-to materials created for new projects – Education session for Transit operators – Updated Pathway & Bikeway Map

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E nc our age me nt

Highlights: S d i t Bik 2 W k – Summer and winter Bike 2 Work Day – Winter cycling festival Bike Month during June – Bike Month during June – Outreach at various events and

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– Bike to the Zoo Day Bike to the Zoo Day

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R e c omme ndation

That the SPC on Transportation and Transit recommend that Council: R i thi d t f i f ti d di t d i i t ti t t – Receive this update for information and direct administration to return to SPC on Transportation and Transit in December 2017 with an update.

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