A message from the City of Calgary
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Last year, the City held a stakeholder workshop to attain feedback on potential short-term improvement options for Deerfoot Trail. (see Link Deerfoot Short-term Options – SH Workshops WWH FINAL) After investigating over one hundred iterations of options, five short-term improvement recommendations were identified for future consideration and funding. The five areas for short term improvement are:
- Southland Drive to Anderson Road / Bow Bottom Trail S.E. southbound basket weave
- "Jughandle" intersection at 32 Avenue / 12 Street N.E.
- Left-turn restrictions at McKnight Blvd / 12 Street N.E. (Council-approved study)
- Northbound ramp connection between McKnight Blvd and 64 Avenue N.E.
- New northbound on-ramp from 11 Street N.E.
The recommendations for the areas and more information on the project can be found on the project page calgary.ca/deerfoot.
For the remainder of the study, the project team will be working on the long-term recommendations for Deerfoot Trail. It is anticipated that the long-term recommendations will be completed and shared by the end of 2018. The Federation will post opporutnities for feedback on this planning update blog or you can look on the project webpage.
Background on the Project:
The City of Calgary (The City) and Alberta Transportation (AT) are working together to study Deerfoot Trail, between the Stoney Trail interchanges in the north and south.
The study will consider a range of possible freeway management strategies, including some new to Calgary, and recommend ways to manage traffic and improve safety in the short- and long-term. The focus will be on making the most of the existing infrastructure, planning for future growth and aligning with the Calgary Transportation Plan.
The study will define and recommend a program of upgrades for Deerfoot Trail by:
• Identifying the existing and future travel needs on the corridor, and any associated impacts on the surrounding communities.
• Engaging the public, community groups and stakeholders to identify users and demands for the corridor, and build a range of potential solutions.
• Recommending safety and mobility improvements for people who drive and take transit.
• Improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles by reducing travel times to and within the corridor.