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Stories Tagged - biking
July 18, 2024 | CREB
Helping youth one bike at a time
Since its Calgary opening in 2006, Two Wheel View has witnessed first-hand how biking helps youth build confidence, leadership and employability skills.
March 05, 2021 | Kathleen Renne
Walk it, bike it, like it: for many city-centre denizens, urban living is all about simplicity and connectedness
Jenna Dutton and her fiancé have called the city centre community of Ramsay home for the past two years. Prior to that, Dutton lived in next-door Inglewood.
"I'm drawn to the area because of the local shops, the heritage buildings, the diversity, the cool music scene and that everything is within walking distance," said Dutton.
In other words, Dutton is drawn to the urban lifestyle. It's a way of life characterized by walkability, community diversity and proximity of amenities, something she was exposed to while living in Montreal.
Oct. 07, 2020 | Tyler Difley
Frozen fun: outdoor activities for Calgary's COVID-19 winter
Here are a few ways you can stay active and social in and around Calgary this winter:
Nov. 13, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Complete streets
A new policy approved by council could have more Calgarians ditching their daily drive in favour of greener transportation.
Seen as a way of encouraging Calgarians to travel by transit, bike or by walking, the Complete Streets Policy and Guide is expected to "improve both measurable and perceived safety, provide attractive streetscapes, provide transportation options, improve universal accessibility, promote economic well-being of both businesses and residents, and increase civic space" while reducing the total amount of paved space in the city, said council.
April 17, 2014 | CREBNow
Cyclists on track
With a proposed network of downtown cycle tracks unveiled, Calgary City Council will vote On April 28 to determine whether or not the $11.5 million pilot project will get the go ahead.
City Transportation said the 12-month pilot allows time to study how the new network affects people traveling in areas pegged for cycle tracks, will connect existing pathways so more people can utilize them and will provide the same function and safety as a permanent cycle track would.
