Did you know? The average one-way distance travelled by a commuter cyclist in Calgary 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 The Peace Bridge 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 the Bow Peace BridgePeace 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 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 project, visit calgary.ca/ti 2009-1216 4 LRT LINE Centre St N Centre 10 St NW 8 Ave NW 2 St NW 7 Ave NW Crescent Rd NW 7 Ave NW Centre A St NW Centre The location of the bridgeNW St 5 will create Peace Bridge Alignment7 St NW LRT LINE LRT 4 St NW St 4 3 St NW St 3 3 Ave NW 6 St NW NW St 4A Peace Bridge a convenient link for pedestrians, 6 Ave NW between the Sunnyside LRT Station Pedestrian bridges Prince’s Island Pathway system NW St 5A 4 Ave NW Memorial Drive Bow River Pathway system 2 Ave NW and central downtown destinations. 8 St NW 7 St NW Pedestrian are meant to 1 Ave NW Bridge Sunyside 10 St NW LRT Station encourage healthy, N St Centre 3 Ave NW 8 St NW Memorial Drive Memorial Drive Bow River Prince’s emissions-free 2 Ave NW Island Park 9 St NW 1 Ave NW LRT LINE LRT commuting while Pedestrian Bridge Pedestrian framing the Bridge Bridge Street Centre 1 Ave NW Memorial Drive 10 St NW Bow River Eau Claire city core with Park Eau Claire Ave SW Eau Claire 2 St SW Market 1 Ave SW Riverfront Ave SW landmark Pedestrian LRT LINE Bridge SW St 4 2 Ave SW Louise Bridge 2 Ave SW architecture. 2 Ave SW 7 St SW 6 St SW Centre St S 5 St SW 4 St SW 3 St SW 8 St SW 1 St SW 3 Ave SW 2 St SW 3 Ave SW 9 St SW Bow River Did you know? 4 Ave SW 4 Ave SW • The Bow River Pathway system • More than ever, Calgary’s • Today, 120,000 people work Pedestrian bridge approval and design The Calgary office of Stantec Consulting is “The beauty of the in the area around Eau Claire is pathways are being used and 30,000 live downtown. providing local technical support and The In September 2008, City Council approved the the busiest in the city’s entire to travel downtown. The Over 60,000 additional City’s Transportation department is providing city served as an construction of a pedestrian bridge west of Prince’s 660 km pathway network. Each proportion of pedestrians and employees are expected in professional expertise to manage the project. Island Park. inspiration for day, 13,000 pedestrians and cyclists commuting into the the downtown core by 2025 cyclists travel across the Louise core each morning increased and 60,00 more residents Protecting the environment is key The Peace Bridge design maximizes comfort for the bridge. It is a Bridge, the LRT Bridge, and the from six per cent in 1996 to by 2035. people using the bridge by offering: In addition to its striking form, the Peace Bridge Prince’s Island Bridge. 10 per cent in 2006. man-made object achieves several of The City’s priorities. At the top • A 6.2-metre wide pathway, double the width of the list is environmental protection. of other pedestrian bridges in the area. embedded in the According to the • Clear separation between pedestrians and The 130-metre long Peace Bridge is a single-span natural landscape. Centre City Plan: bicycle/wheel traffic for safety. structure without piers. This significantly reduces “Pedestrians and • Canopy-style glazed roof for maximum views the environmental impact on the Bow River. It has minimal impacts cyclists are given and daylight for comfort and year-round use. Peace BridgePeace the highest on the Bow River, BridgePeace As well, the bridge has been designed to: priority because The bridge was designed by award-winning its banks and of the vitality Responding to growth: now and the future Supporting more sustainable modes of trans- architect and bridge designer Santiago Calatrava. • Withstand Calgary’s one-in-100-year they add to the portation means existing neighbourhoods will His design work spans the globe and includes flood cycle. Responding to growth and meeting the transporta- is respectful of public realm and be preserved and enhanced, less energy will be numerous road and pedestrian bridges (Sundial • Meet a minimum 75-year life span. tion needs of Calgarians today and in the future is a because of consumed and there will be better transportation Bridge at Turtle Bay, Redding, California), airports • Allow barrier-free access for people the environment.” top priority for The City. Council has approved key their low choices for all Calgarians. (Lyon Airport Station, France), and transportation of all mobility types. directions for land use and transportation with a Calgary’s newest bridge across the Bow environmental centres (World Trade Center Transportation Hub, • Provide comfort and security for users Calgary’s newest bridge across the Bow focus on increasing mobility choices. Santiago Calatrava, impact.” Studies tell us Calgarians prefer initiatives that New York City). through lighting. Architect promote sustainable modes of transportation Downtown is the most compact area of Calgary as key components of Calgary’s long-term and more transportation choices are important environmental and mobility plans. Citizens also due to the limited opportunities to add new roads. indicate a strong desire for infrastructure that Growth in and around downtown means that up to enhances Calgary’s attractiveness and creates 2 traffic lanes would be required to accommodate distinct public spaces. the number of pedestrians and cyclists crossing Embracing vision the Bow River during the morning peak hour. The Peace Bridge meets Council’s desire for more The Peace Bridge embraces the vision set out by Calgarians, creating a functional connection, Convenient, attractive walking and cycling facilities sustainable transportation options and supports moving toward a more sustainable and vibrant city. The Peace Bridge is part of an integrated support the needs of the high number of people healthy transportation choices while enhancing and approach to keeping Calgarians on the move by encouraging them to get out of their vehicles and living and working in the area today and in the future. complementing a world-class downtown core. use other more sustainable modes of transportation such as walking, cycling, transit and carpooling. 2 3.