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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 Crossings & Separation • 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

Crossings & Separation• 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

4 Ave SW

Existing Zone Characteristics

Surrounding Area: Mid-rise and high-rise residential buildings with some commercial uses (e.g. restaurants, shops) along the streetStreet Design: Two-way street with on-street parking lanesTraffic Flow: 4,000 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: Slower due to narrow street and residential character

2 Ave SW

8 St

SW

7 St

SW

6 St

SW

Zone A: West Area

Zone AZone B

Zone C

Liberte Eau Claire

Historic TrinityLutheran Church

Sonoma Place Livingstone HouseChartwell Eau Claire

Care Residence

8 St

SW

3 Ave SW

7 St

SW

Parking & Loading

Bike Facilities

New Parking

Crossings & Separation

Ramps

Sidewalk Improvements

Zone A: 8 Street S.W. to 7 Street S.W.

Design Elements: � Separated bi-directional cycle tracks � Westbound one-way travel for vehicles

Benefits: � Increased crossing safety for people using the sidewalk

� People cycling and riding scooters have dedicated spaces to travel that are separated from people walking and people driving

Trade-offs: � Removal of on-street parking on north side of street

SLLATS NI

M03 4

Buchanan’s

Mini MarketPrince’s Crossing

ExecSuiteApartments

Bow River Wellness Centre

TowerCleaners

Churchill Estates

Executive Suites by Roseman

7 St

SW

3 Ave SW

6 St

SW

Parking & Loading

Bike Facilities

New Parking

Crossings & Separation

Ramps

Sidewalk Improvements

Zone A: 7 Street S.W. to 6 Street S.W.

Design Elements: � Separated two-way cycle tracks � Westbound one-way travel for vehicles � New angle parking on 6 Street SW

Benefits: � Increased crossing safety for people using the sidewalk

� People cycling and riding scooters have dedicated spaces to travel that are separated from people walking and people driving

Trade-offs: � Some parking stalls are relocated to 6 Street SW

Existing Zone Characteristics

Surrounding Area: Primarily tall commercial buildings with some low and mid-rise buildings, surface parking lots, parking garages, and hotelsStreet Design: Two-way street with on-street parking lanesTraffic Flow: 6,000 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: Faster due to wider street and commercial/office character

2 Ave SW

4 St

SW

3 St

SW

2 St

SW

6 St

SW

5 St

SW

4 Ave SW

Zone B: Central Area

Zone AZone B

Zone C

1 St

SW

Shaw CommunicationsEau Claire Tower

6 St

SW

3 Ave SW

5 St

SW

Parking & Loading

Bike Facilities

New Parking

Crossings & Separation

Ramps

Sidewalk Improvements

Zone B: 6 Street S.W. to 5 Street S.W.

Design Elements: � Separated one-way cycle tracks � No change to roadway operations or parking

Benefits: � Increased crossing safety for people using the sidewalk

� People cycling and riding scooters have dedicated spaces to travel that are separated from people walking and people driving

Centennial PlaceGood Earth Co�eehouse

Eau Claire Place II

Devon Tower

Shell Centre

3 Ave SW

3 St

SW4

St S

W

Parking & Loading

Bike Facilities

New Parking

Crossings & Separation

Ramps

Sidewalk Improvements

Zone B: 5 Street S.W. to 3 Street S.W.

Design Elements: � Separated one-way cycle tracks � No change to roadway operations and parking

Benefits: � Increased crossing safety for people using the sidewalk

� People cycling and riding scooters have dedicated spaces to travel that are separated from people walking and people driving

Trade-offs: � Pedestrian scramble removed from intersection at 3 Street S.W. and 3 Avenue S.W.

The Westin CalgaryJamieson Place

Calgary City Centre

3 St

SW

3 Ave SW

2 St

SW

Parking & Loading

Bike Facilities

New Parking

Crossings & Separation

Ramps

Sidewalk Improvements

Zone B: 3 Street S.W. to 2 Street S.W.

Design Elements: � Separated one-way cycle tracks � No change to roadway operations and parking

Benefits: � Increased crossing safety for people using the sidewalk

� People cycling and riding scooters have dedicated spaces to travel that are separated from people walking and people driving

Trade-offs: � Pedestrian scramble removed from intersection at 3 Street S.W. and 3 Avenue S.W.

Livingston Place

BP CentreInternational Hotel

Livingston Place

BP CentreInternational Hotel2

St S

W

3 Ave SW

1 St

SW

Parking & Loading

Bike Facilities

New Parking

Crossings & Separation

Ramps

Sidewalk Improvements

Zone B: 2 Street S.W. to 1 Street S.W.

Design Elements: � Separated one-way cycle tracks � No change to roadway operations for people driving

Benefits: � People cycling and riding scooters have dedicated spaces to travel that are separated from people walking and people driving

Trade-offs: � Parking removal from both sides of the street

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 and one-way streets 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 configuration, and others slower due to narrow street and commercial character

2 Ave SW

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1 St

SE

4 Ave SW

Zone C: East Area

Zone AZone B

Zone C

1 St

SW

Parking & Loading

Bike Facilities

New Parking

Crossings & Separation

Ramps

Sidewalk Improvements

Design Elements: � Single file shared lines, with two-way roadway operation

� Traffic calming elements at intersections

Benefits: � Intersection improvements improve comfort and safety for people walking and wheeling

� No changes to existing on-street parking

Trade-offs: � People walking and riding scooters share the sidewalk

� People cycling and driving share the road

Zone C: 1 Street S.W. to Centre Street

DRIVEWAY

DRIVEWAY

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2 LOADING STALLSRETAINED

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DRIVEWAY

DRIVEWAY

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BIKE LANE

1-2HR STALL RETAINED

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3.30

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2.40

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2 LOADING STALLSRETAINED

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

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3 Ave SE

1 St

SE

Parking & Loading

Bike Facilities

New Parking

Crossings & Separation

Ramps

Sidewalk Improvements

Design Elements: � Single file shared lines, with two-way roadway operation

Benefits: � No changes to existing on-street parking

Trade-offs: � People walking and riding scooters share the sidewalk

� People cycling and driving share the road

Zone C: Centre Street to 1 Street S.E.

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 A

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Parking & Loading

Bike Facilities

New Parking

Crossings & Separation

Ramps

Sidewalk Improvements

Design Elements: � Separated two-way cycle track along east lane � Angle parking is maintained and enhanced

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

Trade-offs: � Less off-peak driving lanes.

Zone C: 3 Avenue S.E. to Riverfront Avenue