How Should 90 Ave & Acadia Drive Be Redesigned for Cyclists and Pedestrians?
Official title: 90 Ave & Acadia Drive S.E. Mobility Improvements
Why This Matters
Live in Acadia, Maple Ridge, or Willow Park? This will change how you get around. Parents walking kids to school, cyclists commuting downtown, seniors crossing to the rec centre—everyone using this corridor will be affected. Some on-street parking may disappear, but crossing the street could get safer.
What Could Change
The City will choose one of three designs: a shared pathway, painted bike lanes, or raised separated paths. Travel lanes will narrow to slow traffic. Curb extensions at crossings will shorten pedestrian crossing distances. Some on-street parking will be removed. Phase 3 engagement is coming later this year before final design.
Key Issues
- Which design option best balances cycling infrastructure with parking and traffic flow?
- How should the City address speeding and pedestrian safety at crossings?
- Should on-street parking be reduced to accommodate cycling infrastructure?
How to Participate
- Review the Phase 2 What We Heard Report to see community feedback on the three design options.
- Watch for Phase 3 engagement later this year on the project page to provide input on the final design.
- Email questions or comments to 90aveacadiadr@calgary.ca.
What Happened
Phase 2 engagement received input from 2,255 online visitors, 198 online participants, and 124 in-person participants. There was mixed support for the project, with most preference for Option 1: Multi-use pathway on the north side. Top themes included safety and speed reduction, concerns about removing on-street parking and project cost, and community aesthetics and visibility.