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Legend and Glossary Parking & Loading • Existing parking and loading areas along streets • Includes both parallel and angle on-street parking stalls New Parking • New on-street parking stalls added through proposed changes Crossing Improvements • Physical changes made to intersections that are intended to improve the safety and comfort of people walking, wheeling, and driving • Proposed treatments include traffic calming through narrowing the roadway and improvements to crosswalk markings Sidewalk Improvements • Physical changes made to sidewalks intended to make them safer and more comfortable for people walking and wheeling • Proposed treatments include expanding and improving the paved areas along sidewalks and at intersections Ramps • Includes sidewalk ramps at intersections for people walking and wheeling, or ramps to access pathways • Designed to make crossing intersections more convenient, attractive, and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities Cycling Facilities • Bike Lane: An on- street lane designated for the exclusive use of bicycles, identified by a painted line, pavement markings, and signs • Cycle Track: An enhanced bike lane, distinct from the sidewalk, that is separated by a physical barrier from moving and parked cars • Pathway: An off- street pathway for cyclists, scooter users, skateboarders and in- line skaters. • Neighbourhood Greenway: Residential streets with low volumes of vehicle traffic and low speeds where people cycling and walking are given priority, and feature pavement markings, signs, and traffic calming
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Legend and Glossary
Parking & Loading• Existing parking and
loading areas along streets
• Includes both parallel and angle on-street parking stalls
New Parking• New on-street parking
stalls added through proposed changes
Crossing Improvements• Physical changes
made to intersections that are intended to improve the safety and comfort of people walking, wheeling, and driving
• Proposed treatments include traffic calming through narrowing the roadway and improvements to crosswalk markings
Sidewalk Improvements• Physical changes made
to sidewalks intended to make them safer and more comfortable for people walking and wheeling
• Proposed treatments include expanding and improving the paved areas along sidewalks and at intersections
Ramps• Includes sidewalk
ramps at intersections for people walking and wheeling, or ramps to access pathways
• Designed to make crossing intersections more convenient, attractive, and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities
Cycling Facilities • Bike Lane: An on-
street lane designated for the exclusive use of bicycles, identified by a painted line, pavement markings, and signs
• Cycle Track: An enhanced bike lane, distinct from the sidewalk, that is separated by a physical barrier from moving and parked cars
• Pathway: An off-street pathway for cyclists, scooter users, skateboarders and in-line skaters.
• Neighbourhood Greenway: Residential streets with low volumes of vehicle traffic and low speeds where people cycling and walking are given priority, and feature pavement markings, signs, and traffic calming
Zone AZone B
Zone C
Zone C: East Area
Existing Zone Characteristics
Surrounding Area: Transitions from tall office buildings to mid and low-rise buildings with commercial uses (e.g. restaurants, shops) along the street, with some surface parking lots and parking garagesStreet Design: Two-way street with on-street parallel or angle parkingTraffic Flow: 3,000 to 8,000 vehicles per day (2018)Walking and Wheeling Comfort Level: People walking and riding scooters share the sidewalk, while people cycling and driving share the roadPerceived Driving Behaviour: Some blocks are faster due to wider street, and others slower due to narrow street and commercial characterParking Inventory: 262 on-street stalls (includes all stalls in general area outlined above)
2 Ave SW
2 St
SW
1 St
SW
Cent
re S
t S
1 St
SE
4 Ave SW
Livingston Place
BP CentreInternational Hotel2
St S
W
3 Ave SW
1 St
SW
Livingston Place
BP CentreInternational Hotel
Livingston Place
BP CentreInternational Hotel2
St S
W
3 Ave SW
1 St
SW
Parking & LoadingBike Facilities New ParkingCrossing
ImprovementsRamps Sidewalk Improvements
Zone C: 2 Street S.W. to 1 Street S.W.
Option 1: Cycle Track and Pathway
Design Elements: • Separated one-way cycle tracks and raised pathway • No change to roadway operations for people driving
Trade-offs: • People walking and wheeling will share space on the
sidewalk in some areas• Some parking removal along both sides of street• Some trees removed
Benefits:• People cycling and riding scooters are separated
from people driving
Option 2: Cycle Tracks
Design Elements: • Separated one-way cycle tracks • No change to roadway operations for people driving
Trade-offs: • Parking removal from both sides of the street
Benefits:• People cycling and riding scooters have dedicated
spaces to travel that are separated from people walking and people driving
Sun Life Plaza
Wai’s BBQ
House
Lucky PlaceAliceHair
DesignArtistic LookHair Design
Willson Photo & Video
U & MeRestaurant
VisionsEyecare Centre
City Plaza
Centre StreetDental
Deep Fried Master
1 St
SW
3 Ave SW
Cent
re S
t
Sun Life Plaza
Wai’s BBQ
House
Lucky PlaceAliceHair
DesignArtistic LookHair Design
Willson Photo & Video
U & MeRestaurant
VisionsEyecare Centre
City Plaza
Centre StreetDental
Deep Fried Master
1 St
SW
3 Ave SW
Cent
re S
t
Parking & LoadingBike Facilities New ParkingCrossing
ImprovementsRamps Sidewalk Improvements
Option 1: Neighbourhood Greenway
Option 2: Cycle Tracks
Design Elements: • Single file shared lines, with two-way roadway operation• Traffic calming elements at intersections
Design Elements: • Separated one-way cycle tracks • No change to roadway operations for people driving
Trade-offs: • People walking and riding scooters share the
sidewalk• People cycling and driving share the road
Trade-offs: • Parking removal from north side of 3 Avenue S.W.
Benefits:• Intersection improvements improve comfort and
safety for people walking and wheeling• No changes to existing on-street parking
Benefits:• People cycling and riding scooters have dedicated
spaces to travel that are separated from people walking and people driving
Zone C: 1 Street S.W. to Centre Street
MuzeCo�eehouse
Vic’sRestaurant
Silver DragonRestaurant
NoypiMeats
JK Produce
Shon YeeBuilding
Tang DynastyRestaurant
Calgary ChinatownSeniors Housing
SocietyFar East
ShoppingCentre
Chuen May Dim Sum
CubicHair Art
ChinatownPrinting
1 PotHangFungFoodsOpulence Centre
Shopping Mall
HSBC Try AgainBeverage
House
DiamondBakery
Soluxe Restaurant
IntersectionDesign TBD
Cent
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t
3 Ave SE
1 St
SE
MuzeCo�eehouse
Vic’sRestaurant
Silver DragonRestaurant
NoypiMeats
JK Produce
Shon YeeBuilding
Tang DynastyRestaurant
Calgary ChinatownSeniors Housing
SocietyFar East
ShoppingCentre
Chuen May Dim Sum
CubicHair Art
ChinatownPrinting
1 PotHangFungFoodsOpulence Centre
Shopping Mall
HSBC Try AgainBeverage
House
DiamondBakery
Soluxe Restaurant
IntersectionDesign TBD
Cent
re S
t
3 Ave SW
1 St
SE
Parking & LoadingBike Facilities New ParkingCrossing
ImprovementsRamps Sidewalk Improvements
Option 1: Neighbourhood Greenway
Option 2: Cycle Tracks
Design Elements: • Single file shared lines, with two-way roadway
operation
Design Elements: • Separated one-way cycle track (westbound) and
buffered bike lane (eastbound)• Change to one-way road operations (eastbound)
for people driving
Trade-offs: • People walking and riding scooters share the
sidewalk• People cycling and driving share the road
Trade-offs: • Change to the existing traffic pattern
Benefits:• No changes to existing on-street parking
Benefits:• People cycling and riding scooters have dedicated
spaces to travel that are separated from people walking and people driving
Zone C: Centre Street to 1 Street S.E.
Chuen May Dim Sum
CubicHair Art
Thi ThiVietnameseSubmarine
PhoPasteurSaigon
Restaurant
Element On First
Harry Hays Building
IntersectionDesign TBD
Rive
rfro
nt A
ve
1 St SE
3 Av
e SE
Chuen May Dim Sum
CubicHair Art
Thi ThiVietnameseSubmarine
PhoPasteurSaigonRestaurant
Element On First
IntersectionDesign TBD
Harry Hays Building
Rive
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1 St SE
3 Av
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Parking & LoadingBike Facilities New ParkingCrossing
ImprovementsRamps Sidewalk Improvements
Option 1: Cycle Track (Narrow)
Option 2: Cycle Track (Wide)
Design Elements: • Separated two-way cycle track along east lane• Parallel and angle parking is maintained
Design Elements: • Separated two-way cycle track along east lane• Angle parking is maintained
Trade-offs: • Cycle track is narrower for people cycling and
riding scooters
Trade-offs: • Parking removal from the west side of 1 Street S.E.
Benefits:• People cycling and riding scooters have dedicated
spaces that are separated from people walking and people driving
• Increased crossing safety for people walking and wheeling
Benefits:• People cycling and riding scooters have dedicated
spaces to travel that are separated from people walking and people driving
• Increased crossing safety for people walking and wheeling• New angle parking stalls are added
Zone C: 3 Avenue S.E. to Riverfront Avenue
Livingston Place
BP CentreInternational Hotel2
St S
W
3 Ave SW
1 St
SW
1 St
SW
3 Ave SW
Cent
re S
t
Riverfront Ave
1 St SE
3 Ave SE
Cent
re S
t
3 Ave SE
1 St
SE
Livingston Place
BP CentreInternational Hotel
Livingston Place
BP CentreInternational Hotel2
St S
W
3 Ave SW
1 St
SW
1 St
SW
3 Ave SW
Cent
re S
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Riverfront Ave
1 St SE
3 Ave SE
Cent
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3 Ave SW
1 St
SE
Zone C: Summary
Proposed Characteristics to Consider
Walking and Wheeling: Option 1 – People cycling and driving share the road while people walking and riding scooters share the sidewalk Option 2 – Dedicated spaces for people walking, wheeling, and drivingDriving: Option 1 – Two-way streetOption 2 – One way street between Centre Street and 1 Street S.E.Parking Impacts: Option 1 – 100% parking retention (262 on-street stalls) Option 2 – 86% parking retention in area (225 on-street stalls) (includes cross streets and 2 Avenue S.W.)
Option 1
Option 2
Parking & LoadingBike Facilities New ParkingCrossing
ImprovementsRamps Sidewalk Improvements
Intersection Design TBD
Intersection Design TBD
