Traffic safety programs

Whether you're walking, biking or driving, The City is committed to keeping Calgarians safe and on the move, both in your community and on Calgary's road network.

By working together, we can improve traffic safety. As responsible drivers, cyclists and pedestrians we can all help drive change.

Calgary safer mobility plan

The Calgary safer mobility plan is a five-year plan aimed at improving the safety of our transportation network. A key target identified in the plan is to achieve a 25 per cent reduction in the number of major injury and fatality collisions.

View the Safer Mobility Plan Annual Report 2023 for the most up-to-date information.

View the Community Development Committee meeting where this plan and report was included as a briefing.

Contact us

If you have additional questions or concerns about:

You can contact 311 or fill out the online form.

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Traffic Tips

October’s traffic safety focus is Pedestrian Safety.

Most pedestrian collisions happen when we’re rushing for work, school, an activity or home. Peak rush hours are generally from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Remember, weather conditions and daylight changes in the fall make it harder for people to see, whether they’re driving, walking or wheeling.

Be safe. Drive slow.

School’s back! This means excited children will be on the streets, roadways, pathways and sidewalks walking and wheeling to class. They are counting on us to keep them safe.

This fall and indeed throughout the year, we are reminding drivers to slow down, park smart and give space.

Traffic Tuesday safety messages

Every Tuesday we post a humorous or topical traffic safety message on roadway signs with hopes of putting a smile on your face during your commute and change mindsets, resulting in safer Calgary roads for everyone.

Mobility Safety Education Toolkit

The Mobility Safety Education Toolkit has been created to highlight and encourage traffic safety conversations with school aged children. We invite parents, guardians, and educators to talk with children about how to stay safe while moving on city streets.

Construction Zone/ Work Zone Safety

When you see construction, please slow down and observe all posted signs. Help those working on the roads get home safe to their loved ones.

Active and Safe Routes to School

Active school travel is any form of non-motorized travel such as walking, cycling, skateboarding, roller blading, scooting or using a wheelchair to get to and from school.

Active school travel creates healthy communities with many benefits.

Playground zones 30 km/h from 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

All school zones are signed as playground zones at a speed limit of 30 km/h and are in effect every day from 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Safe passing bylaw

Motorists driving slower than 60 km/h will be required by law to leave a minimum of 1 metre when passing someone cycling. When driving faster than 60km/hr the distance increases to at least 1.5 metres of space when passing.

Road safety on Calgary's streets and sidewalks is the shared responsibility of all of us.

As of May 31, 2021 the default unposted 40 km/h speed limit is in effect.

The high cost of collisions

In Calgary, the societal cost of road collisions adds up to approximately $1.2 billion a year. These costs include medical and first responder costs, property damage and lost productivity.

Looking for general information on traffic safety? The traffic tips page and traffic tips booklet can answer many of your traffic safety questions.

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Working to improve traffic safety

Current innovative traffic safety pilot projects lead by the Traffic Safety team in partnership with the University of Calgary and other Departments, include:

  • Traffic calming curbs
  • Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at crosswalks
  • Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI)
  • Adaptive sidewalks
  • Automated/video-based conflict analysis (VBCA)
  • In-Street Pedestrian Signs
  • Pedestrian Crosswalk Signs with Fluorescent Yellow-Green (FYG) Border
  • Centreline Hardening at Signalized Intersections
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