Bridgeland Active Modes Pilot

If you’ve traveled through Bridgeland lately, you may have noticed a few different varieties of protected cycling infrastructure popping up.

The City of Calgary is currently piloting four different types of wheeling lane separators along the north side of McDougall Road from 6 Street to 9 Street NE. Separators provide a highly visible barrier along a bike lane used to separate between people driving and people wheeling.

The four types of delineators being tested each have pros and cons for use:

• Concrete Curb separator: a heavy and durable separator that can withstand heavy impact. Its weight makes installing and maintaining it challenging. These have been widely used in Calgary (as seen on the 12 Avenue SW Cycle Track.)

• Rubber Curb separator: This is a lightweight option designed to absorb impact. When using this option, there is a possibility of the curb moving when it is hit. (These options have been used in Calgary as seen on Crescent Road NW.)

• Plastic Track System : These separators are lightweight and can be adjusted if needed. When using this barrier, there is a possibility of it moving when it is hit. (This type has not been used in Calgary yet, but has been implemented nearby in provincial jurisdiction on the Highway 22 & Highway 1 interchange.)

• BIKERAIL delineator (shown in photo): A strong, steel barrier designed to create a fully protected bike lane. It is moderate weight and is changeable, moveable, and reusable. It is the costliest of the four delineators, but has decorative options available, which will be included in the pilot. It has not been used in Calgary before this pilot.

You can read more about the pilot and the full plans for this area on the Bridgeland Active Modes project page, linked below.