Calgary Speed Limit

• Data shows Calgarians driving slower two years after speed limit change

  A briefing to city councillors noted the reduction may "sound small," but is a "promising leading indicator of safer outcomes" on Calgary streets.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023
  
• Process to reduce speed limit on some Calgary collector roads expected this year

  The default speed limit on residential streets in Calgary is set to drop to 40km/h, unless otherwise posted on, effective May 31, 2021.

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  Apr 28, 2021
  
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• Where are speed limits changing in Calgary? Finalized maps now available

  The City of Calgary has released maps showing where the speed limit will drop from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2021
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• Calgary city council votes to reduce residential speed limits to 40 km/h

  The speed reduction on residential streets from 50 km/h to 40 km/h takes effect on May 31, 2021, following city council debate on Monday.

  Traffic

  Feb 2, 2021
• Calgary City Council votes to move forward with study of residential speed limit reduction

  The neighbouring City of Airdrie has had a speed limit of 30 km/h on residential streets since the early 1980s. 

  Traffic

  Sep 24, 2018
• Calgary councillor wants to pump the brakes on lowering residential speed limits

  A Calgary councillor believes residential speed limits shouldn't be immediately reduced from 50km/h to 30.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2018
• Calgary councillors propose residential speed limit of 30 km/h

  Seven members of Calgary's city council are supporting a motion to reduce residential speed limits to 30 km/h, down from the current 50 km/h.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2018
• Calgary city councillor researches reduced speed limits for residential areas

  One Calgary city councillor says he would support a move to reduce speed limits in all residential areas.

  Canada

  May 10, 2018