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Report on Calgary’s downtown cycle track presented to city council

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WATCH ABOVE: A polarizing debate is wheeling its way back to city hall. The 6.5 kilometre cycle track pilot project has already cost taxpayers $5.4 million. Now, city administration wants more cash to make the project permanent. Sarah Offin reports – Dec 8, 2016

A final report on Calgary’s downtown cycle track will be presented to councillors at city hall on Thursday.

The bike lanes – separated from traffic by a physical barrier – were built 18 months ago as part of a $5.45 million pilot project. However, the City of Calgary says the project is $1.66 million under budget.

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Councillors will review the results of the report — as well as an Ipsos survey – on Dec. 8. They’ll then be tasked with making a decision on the future of the pilot project on Dec. 19.

Temporary cycle tracks currently exist on:

  • 5 Street (on the east side from 3 Ave. S.W. to 17 Ave. S.W.)
  • 12 Avenue (on the north side from 11 St. S.W. to 4 St. S.E.)
  • 8 Avenue / 9 Avenue (on the north and south sides from 11 St. S.W. to 3 St. S.W. and Macleod Trail to 4 St. S.E.)

The city says the public is welcome to attend the meeting and give a five minute presentation.

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