Gasoline and diesel vehicles represent 34% of Calgary's total emissions. Providing reliable and efficient alternative transportation options, like walking and cycling, is a key way of reducing these emissions.
What is Calgary's 5A Network?
Calgary's 5A Network stands for Always Available for All Ages & Abilities, and represents the pathway and bikeway network that connects across Calgary. The 5A Network seeks to build year-round routes for transportation that are guided by 5 principles:
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Separate people by their speed
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Improve visibility
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Make it reliable
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Be accessible for everyone
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Make it easy to use
Prioritizing Active Transportation
Ahead of Calgary's 2025 municipal election, Calgary Climate Hub is focusing on community and policy initiatives to advance active transportation in Calgary:
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Calgary Rides: Pathways and bikeways are for everyone! Calgary Rides hopes to showcases the stories and experiences of Calgary's pathway users and the joy of accessible and affordable transportation.
- Are you interested in sharing your story about cycling and walking as climate action? Email [email protected] to chat!
- Mid-Cycle Budget Review: Investing in cycling and pathway infrastructure is a tangible climate action that municipalities can take towards emissions reduction. The mid-cycle budget provides an opportunity for Calgarians to voice why active transportation is not just important, but necessary for Calgary to reach their climate goals.
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