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Vision Zero

Too many people are dying Join the Drive to Zero

What is Vision Zero?

Walk, roll, drive or ride: everyone has the right to arrive safely. We are committed to ensuring road safety for everyone in the community and to work collaboratively with community partners towards a common goal of Vision Zero – mobility free of fatalities and major injuries. The goal is to reach ZERO major injuries and fatalities on our roads.

In 2025, 15 pedestrians lost their lives

That is more than one person a month dying in a collision on Calgary roads. This figure is an 11-year high. A 225% year-over-year increase.

An additional 20 motorists were killed. An entire community is impacted when this happens, and the pain reverberates through our city.

These our moms, dads, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, classmates, aunts, uncles, teammates, friends, teachers, coaches and neighbours.

Join the Drive to Zero Lives Lost.

Pedestrians and motorists need to make better choices. We all need to slow down. Be patient. Stay off our phones. Obey the laws. Be courteous. Drive to the conditions.

Better choices you can make

Playground zones matter

Why slow down when it’s dark, cold, and if no children are in sight?

Join the Drive to Zero:

I will always slow down to a maximum of 30 km/h in playground zones between 7:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Slowing down every time, even when you don’t see children present, builds a habit that can save lives.

Speed matters

The time you “save” is tiny compared to the danger you create.

Join the Drive to Zero:

I will obey posted speed limits every time — not just when it’s convenient — because safe driving is my responsibility. Obeying speed limits means you’re ready when the unexpected happens.

Distractions matter

Scrolling your phone feels quick and harmless, but it’s never worth the risk.

Join the Drive to Zero:

I will put my phone away or on Do Not Disturb before driving and keep my attention on the road. A quick glance at your phone can cost a life.

Pedestrians matter

These are vulnerable road users and have no protection in traffic.

Join the Drive to Zero:

I will stay alert and keep my eyes up when crossing streets. One of the biggest threats to pedestrians crossing the road is inattention – either by the pedestrian or the driver - this is shared responsibility.

Fatal collisions in Calgary

Fatal collisions involving motorists and pedestrians have risen since 2017.

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Fatal collisions, City of Calgary (2017 to December 22, 2025) graph

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What is The City doing?

The Safer Mobility Plan 2024-2028 is the first unified plan between the Calgary Police Service (CPS) and The City of Calgary. As core partners we are working towards safer mobility and reducing harm on our roadways. The plan is built on past successes and principles of continuous improvement, aiming to capture the momentum of existing programs, amplify their impact, and identify gaps to develop new strategies. 

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How do we Drive to Zero Lives Lost?

We use the Safe System Approach which recognizes the interdependence of the safe system components: safe roads, safe speeds, safe road users and safe vehicles, and the actions that can be taken to achieve improvements across these components.

We need to all agree that:

  • Deaths and serious injuries are unacceptable
  • Humans make mistakes and are vulnerable
  • Responsibility is shared
  • Safety is proactive
  • Overlapping measures are crucial.

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What targets have we set?

Clear collision reduction targets to achieve our vision have been carried forward from previous plans at provincial, national and global levels.

The specific numeric targets to achieve a 25-per-cent reduction over the course of the five-year plan for all major injuries and fatalities. 

What are we doing?

In 2025, we were able to make progress on several engineering projects and initiatives to help make our streets safer for everyone. Below are some examples.

New Traffic Safety team

The Traffic Safety Team works to keep Calgary streets safe. The team is made up of trained peace officers who work with the Calgary Police. They focus on issues such as noisy vehicles, speeding near schools and in playground zones, mud tracking, unsecured loads, and obstructed visibility due to improperly loaded or maintained vehicles.

Street safety initiatives

This graphic is a simplified example and is not intended to represent a specific intersection. It is designed to illustrate the types of engineering devices that may be used in similar settings, not to represent exact layouts or conditions.

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  1. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon is a pedestrian activated flasher. In 2024, this device was installed at 31 crosswalks locations.
  2. Overhead flashing lights are a pedestrian activated device installed on busy roads. In 2024, this device was installed at four crosswalk locations.
  3. Curb extensions are a proven safety improvement that can reduce risk of collisions involving people walking or biking between 30 and 50 per cent by shortening the length of crossing and improving sight lines. In 2024, more than 100 temporary and permanent curb extensions were installed across the city.
  4. Speed cushions are raised speed reduction measures with gaps that allow buses and emergency vehicles to proceed without being impacted. In 2024, 31 speed cushions were installed across the city.
  5. Speed humps are raised speed reduction measures without gaps and installed on lower volume roads. In 2024, six speed humps were installed across the city.
  6. In-street pedestrian signs are placed at school crosswalks and have been found to reduce speeds and improve the safety of students. After a successful pilot, the signs have been installed all Calgary elementary schools where appropriate.  

Kensington Road safety improvements

In the summer of 2023, temporary measures were put in place to improve safety along Kensington Road. These changes saw Kensington Road reduced to one traffic lane in each direction between 16th Street N.W. and 23rd Street N.W. Temporary traffic calming curbs were used along the corridor to block the curb lane from vehicle use.

This project was in response to findings from a safety and operational review looking at collisions in the area. Results show that in the year after the project was completed collisions were down by 52% and collision severity was reduced. In addition, more people are now walking in the area.

Traffic Safety Education

  • Travel Safe video contest

    An annual initiative that challenges Calgary students in Grades K-12 to explore traffic safety through video creation and public celebration.

  • Public safety messaging

    Generally following topics outlined in the Alberta Traffic Safety Calendar, Mobility Safety initiates public safety messaging annually around a variety of topics including Distracted Driving, Speed Safety, Bike/Pathway Safety and Back to School Traffic Safety.

  • Active & Safe Routes to School program

    Designed to promote the use of active and sustainable modes of transportation among students while addressing persistent transportation and safety challenges in the immediate area around schools.

  • Traffic safety activity book

    The Calgary in motion! activity book helps empower younger citizens to feel confident when practicing safe travel skills, this book provides safety messages and fun activities around staying safe on streets, sidewalks and pathways.

  • Community speed watch program

    Citizen volunteers increase awareness about speed in their communities. The primary focus area for this program is in playground zones and residential roads where speed is a concern.

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