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Cycling Strategy Transportation Report to SPC on Transportation and Transit Annual Report December 8, 2016 December 8, 2016 TT2016 0833 TT2016-0833

Pr e vious Counc il Dir e c tion: January 11, 2016 (TT2015-0851) 1. Receive this update for information and direct administration to return 1 R i thi d t f i f ti d di t d i i t ti t t to the SPC on Transportation and Transit in December 2016 with an update. 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 2

Pr e vious Counc il Dir e c tion: Supporting policies: – 2000 P th 2000 Pathway and Bikeway Plan d Bik Pl – 2007 Sustainability Principles – 2008 Bicycle Policy and Needs Report – 2009 Calgary Transportation Plan 2009 C l T t ti Pl 2011 Cycling Strategy – – 2014 Complete Streets – 2014 C 2014 Centre City Cycle Track Pilot Network t Cit C l T k Pil t N t k – Action Plan: “A city that moves” priority 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 3

Cyc ling Str ate gy Bac kgr ound To make Calgary into a bicycle friendly community – Plan, design and build more on-street bikeways Pl d i d b ild t t bik – Maintain bikeways – Educate, and promote cycling 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 4

Cycling Strategy Highlights Highlights 2016 – 49 of 50 actions underway – 11 KM of new or improved bikeway – 69 KM since 2011 69 KM i 2011 – Substantial ridership increase On-street bikeway targets for 2020 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Signed Routes Shared Lane Bicycle Lane Cycle Track 2016 Built Remaining Chicago 5

Not Just Bike Pr oje c ts Complete Streets Principles: – Safer pedestrian crossings – Maintain/Improve traffic operations – I Install missing sidewalk t ll i i id lk – Traffic calming 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 6

E valuating Pote ntial Pr Pr oje c ts oje c ts Various factors considered, including: – Id Identified in the Pathway/Bikeway Plan tifi d i th P th /Bik Pl – Connects or extends existing bikeway – Proximity to LRT station or Activity Centre – Addresses known safety or access issue Add k f t i – Impacts to other modes minimal – Community support – Existing/Future use E i ti /F t – Cost/Benefit – Opportunity 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 7

Improved Access Multi-use crossing Memorial Drive N.W. at 7 Street New signal at 9 Street at 9 Street 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 8

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 Chicago 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 9

10 New bike lanes Corridor Improvement Chicago New right turn lane to improve traffic flow 5 Avenue N.W.

11 New curb extensions to shorten pedestrian crossings Corridor Improvement Chicago 5 Avenue N.W.

12 Corridor Improvement Chicago 20 Street S.W.

13 refuge islands pedestrian New Ne Corridor Improvement Chicago 20 Street S.W.

Corridor Improvement 20 Street S.W. Drainage improved Road w idened to maintain parking/loading access by school access by school Chicago 14

15 Before Corridor Improvement Edmonton Trail N.E. After

16 First near side bike signal Corridor Improvement Edmonton Trail N.E.

Corridor Improvement New left turn lane w ith Edmonton Trail N.E. separate phase from bikes New bike lane / shared lane on 1 Avenue N 17

Corridor Improvement Edmonton Trail N.E. Before First near side bike signal New pedestrian ramps on 4 Street N E on 4 Street N.E. Chicago 18

19 After Chicago Conflict Markings 10 Street N.W. near SAIT Before

20 Chicago Conflict Markings Cambrian Drive N.W. near Commerce Street

21 9 Avenue S.E. 9 Avenue S.E. Conflict Markings 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 5 Avenue N.W.

22 After After Chicago Improve Access 53 Street N.W. Before

23 Review and Improve Chicago 52 Street N.W.

24 Wider ramps @ Barlow Trail and 10 Avenue S.E. Chicago Improve Access

25 Ulster Road N.W. Chicago Improved Access Bike/pedestrian ramps Summit Street S.W.

26 Winter Maintenance Chicago

Evaluation Annual Bike Count R e por t • 78 city wide locations • 27,671 cyclist trips surveyed 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 27

Evaluation Automate d Counte r s • 25 permanent devices on website (between Transportation and Parks) • Tube counters also used 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 28

29 Chicago Evaluation 3 Years of Peace Bridge Data

30 Chicago Evaluation 2 Years of 7 Street S.W. Data

31 Chicago Evaluation Doubling of people commuting by bike

32 Chicago Evaluation Doubling of people commuting by bike

Bike Parking • Add more bike parking to address growing demands p g g g • Focus on: – Downtown corridors – – Community Centre’s Community Centre s – 311 requests – BRZ’s 33

34 436 Spaces added in 2016 Bike Parking •

E duc ation Highlights: – Bik A Bike Ambassador team had 12,000 b d t h d 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 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 35

E nc our age me nt Highlights: – S Summer and winter Bike 2 Work d i t Bik 2 W k Day – Winter cycling festival – Bike Month during June Bike Month during June – Outreach at various events and office towers – Bike to the Zoo Day Bike to the Zoo Day 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 36

R e c omme ndation That the SPC on Transportation and Transit recommend that Council: – R Receive this update for information and direct administration to return i thi d t f i f ti d di t d i i t ti t t to SPC on Transportation and Transit in December 2017 with an update. 2016 Cycling Strategy Update 37