Did you know? The average one-way distance travelled by a commuter cyclist in is 10 km, a 28-minute ride. Forty-eight per cent of Calgarians live within 10 km of the downtown core. Images: Santiago Calatrava © 2009 Calatrava Santiago Images: The is Timeline

Council approval – Sept. 2008 an important part Design release (Calgary Planning Commission) – Aug. 2009 of making Calgary a Public tenders and construction – 2009/2010. Bridge open for use – 2010. more sustainable city, Peace Bridge Cost Calgary’s newest bridge across Peace Bridge encouraging people to Funding for the Peace Bridge is provided by The City’s capital budget. For the walk, cycle and in-line Transportation department, targeted expenditures of capital are directed by the Nestled between the banks of the Bow, just west of Prince’s Island Park, the Peace Bridge is built to accommodate the increasing Transportation Infrastructure Investment Plan, which defines the priority and timing of skate to and from the major infrastructure construction projects. This program emphasizes pedestrian and number of people commuting to and from work or who simply want to enjoy Calgary’s pathways. This unique structure, which cycling in high-density areas where these modes are more efficient at moving people, downtown core. The connects the Eau Claire area and Sunnyside, will carry thousands of Calgarians each day. Calgary’s downtown core currently employs support land use and lessen environmental impacts. Calgary’s newest bridge across the Bow the across bridge newest Calgary’s bridge will act as a 120,000 people and over 30,000 residents live in the city centre. Over 60,000 additional employees are expected downtown by 2025 The Peace Bridge achieves these objectives and does so with a cost comparable to symbol of commitment similar size bridges now under construction in western Canada. and the population is expected to double to 60,000 residents by 2035. With more people choosing to live and work in the core and

of the people of Calgary • Construction - approximately, $18 million. surrounding areas, there will be more people travelling by foot, bicycle, or in-line skates in and out of the city centre. to a healthy, active and • Architectural and structural design, specialized engineering and quality assurance - $3.9 million. beautiful city. • Project administration and contingency - $2.45 million. • Total: $24.35 million. calgary.ca | call 3-1-1 For more information on this

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4 Peace Bridge Calgary’s newest bridge across the Bow 3 Santiago Calatrava, its banks and is respectful of inspiration for the environment.” the bridge.It is a man-made object natural landscape. It has minimal impacts on the , Architect city served as an embedded in the “The beauty of the ithstand Calgary’s one-in-100-year llow barrier-free access for people rovide comfort and security for users W A allof mobility types. P through lighting.  flood cycle.   • • • Meet a minimum life 75-year span. • The Calgary officeof Stantec Consulting is providing local technical support and The TransportationCity’s department is providing professional expertise manage to the project. Protecting the environment is key In addition its striking to form, the Peace Bridge achieves several The of priorities. City’s the At top theof list is environmental protection. The long 130-metre Peace Bridge is a single-span structure without piers. Thissignificantly reduces the environmental impact on the Bow River. As well, the bridge has been designed to: .2-metre wide pathway, double wide.2-metre the width pathway, lear separation between pedestrians and anopy-style glazed roof for maximum views    and daylight for comfort and year-round use. A 6 otherof pedestrian bridges in the area. C bicycle/wheel trafficfor safety. C • • •

The bridge was designed award-winning by architect and bridge designer Santiago Calatrava. His design work spans the globe andincludes numerous road and pedestrian bridges (Sundial Redding,Bridge California), Bay, at Turtle airports Airport(Lyon Station, and France), transportation centres (World Center Transportation Trade Hub, City). New York Pedestrian bridge approval and design In September 2008, City Council approved the construction pedestrian a of bridge west Prince’s of Island Park. The Peace Bridge design maximizes comfort for people using the bridge offering: by Embracing vision The Peace Bridge embraces the vision set out Calgarians, by creating a functional connection, moving a more toward sustainable and vibrant The city. Peace Bridge is part an of integrated approach keeping to Calgarians on the encouraging move by them get out to their of vehicles and use other more sustainable modes transportation of such as walking, cycling, transit and carpooling. Centre St N Centre St N Centre Street Bridge S St Centre

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Supporting more sustainable modes trans- of portation means existing neighbourhoods will be preserved and enhanced, less energy will be consumed and there will be better transportation choices for all Calgarians. Studies tell us Calgarians prefer initiatives that promote sustainable modes transportation of as components key Calgary’s of long-term environmental and mobility plans. Citizens also indicate a strong desire for infrastructure that enhances Calgary’s attractiveness and creates distinct public spaces. The Peace Bridge meets Council’s desire for more sustainable transportation options and supports healthy transportation choices while enhancing and complementing a world-class downtown core. 7 Ave NW Ave 7 5 St NW St 5

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