Traffic and Safety Update

As we move into summer, please remember to drive around the community with caution as more cyclists and pedestrians are out each day. A reminder that drivers must leave at least 1m (3.28 feet) of space between your vehicle and a cyclist when passing (this distance is measured from your outside mirror).

Street sweeping will occur on May 20 and 21 from 8am to 4pm in Lakeview, so watch for the signs that will go up in the community several days before. Fines for not moving your vehicle on those days are up to $120. Remember to push all street debris in front of your house about 1 foot from the curb to ensure the street sweeper can pick everything up.

Here are some other updates:

• The city has confirmed that construction on the replacement sound wall will begin summer 2025. During the first phase, residents will start seeing survey and utility crews working along the wall. Construction will be finished in 2026.  The city will construct about 1.2 km of new sound wall along Glenmore Trail (see map below) that ranges in height from 2.4 to 4.4m to address the increase in noise over the sound design limit of 65 dBA. The new wall will start behind 5412 Ladbrooke Dr and continue east to 6107 Lacombe Way (where the current wall terminates). Thank you to all Lakeview residents that live along this wall and have been patiently waiting for this project to finally begin!

• A reminder to parents dropping off their kids at one of schools, only park in designated parking areas. Of particular concern is the west side of 30 St SW across from Jennie Elliot School. This whole side of the street is designated as no parking zone at all times. Please be respectful of your neighbours in the condos by not using this area as a school drop off zone. To report an illegally parked vehicle, call the Calgary Parking Authority at 403-537-7000, option 3.

• Glenmore Trail paving will begin this summer between Crowchild Trail and Elbow Drive. Most of this work will be done at night and on weekends to minimize lane closures.

• If you would like a LCA speed sign to place in front of your house, please email traffic@lakeviewyyc.ca. 

• For speeding concerns, please contact the Calgary Police Service on their non-emergency line: 403-266-1234 or submit a traffic service request (TSR) on their website (Calgary.ca/cps and search TSR).

If you have any traffic concerns or questions, please send an email to traffic@lakeviewyyc.ca.

With summer just around the corner, more residents will be out enjoying our community, walking, riding or driving. Take the time to look out for each other and continue to make Lakeview a safe and inviting community for all users of our paths and roads.

With that in mind, parents please discuss with your children the importance of crossing our main streets at marked crosswalks. In the last few weeks, I have seen numerous school children trying to cross 63 Ave from behind parked cars and from the entrance to alleys. This creates an extremely dangerous situation for everyone involved. Let’s make safety everyone’s priority!

Some other updates:

• This summer will see the extension of the pathway system along the west side of 37 St SW from the traffic circle to the Weaselhead parking lot. This change will allow cyclists to remain on the pathway and off of 37 St SW. Details to follow as they become available.

• The City of Calgary is modelling the traffic flow for the new design of the sound wall along Glenmore Trail from Lockinvar Road to Lacombe Way. With the completion of this work and budget approval, construction could proceed by Spring 2025.

• Two new gender-neutral washrooms are now open in the new Lakeview Pumping Station (east entrance of North Glenmore Park). A new crosswalk will be added (Summer 2024) to allow pedestrians access to this building from the east pathway along the golf course.

• Two crosswalks in Lakeview will be getting a new sign (see picture below) that reminds drivers to yield to pedestrians in the following crosswalks: 58 Ave & 34^th St and 63 Ave & 30 St. These locations were chosen on the basis of being high traffic/pedestrian crosswalks near our community schools.

• Street sweeping is scheduled for Lakeview on June 12 and 13, so please remember to remove your vehicles from the street on those days between 8am and 4pm. To ensure the street sweeper is able to pick up all the debris on your street, sweep out all the debris approximately 12 inches from the curb in front of your house.

• For speeding concerns, please contact the Calgary Police Service on their non-emergency line: 403-266-1234 or submit a traffic service request (TSR) on their website.

If you have any traffic concerns or questions, please send an email to traffic@lakeviewyyc.ca.

As winter weather will have arrived by the time that you read this newsletter, its important for Lakeview residents to adjust their driving for the current weather conditions. As our roads become icy this winter, remember to decrease your vehicle speed which also decreases your braking distance to come to a stop. After our first snowfall, I watched numerous vehicles slide through the 3-way stop at Lakeview Dr and Lancaster Way SW as these drivers were travelling too fast to be able to safely stop due to the icy conditions.

Here are some updates from the traffic committee:

• On October 11, I spent an hour with a Calgary Police officer from the Residential Safety Traffic Unit monitoring the intersection of 37 St & 66 Ave SW for vehicles not stopping at the all-way stop. Over that time, this officer gave out 5 tickets of $405 and 3 demerit points to drivers for failing to stop at a marked intersection. Please remember to come to a complete stop at this intersection (all ways), especially if pedestrians are present, as the fine rises to $810 and 4 demerit points in that case.

• The speed limit on Lakeview Drive has been reduced from 50km/h to 40km/h. Please adjust your speed accordingly.

• The Crowchild Bridge Rehabilitation Project over Glenmore Trail has been completed. Thanks to all Lakeview residents for their patience over the past 6 months!

• Two public washrooms are currently being installed at Lakeview Lift Station and will be open for public use in Spring 2024. For more information go to https://engage.calgary.ca/Lakeview-Lift-Station.

• For speeding concerns, please contact the Calgary Police Service on their non-emergency line: 403-266-1234 or submit a traffic service request (TSR) on their website.

If you have any traffic concerns or questions, please send an email to traffic@lakeviewyyc.ca.

October Traffic Update

As you read this article, the kids will be back at school and parents will have settled back into their work routines. As we approach Fall, this is a good time to remind residents to look out for pedestrians and cyclists using and crossing our roads. Residents, please set a good example for visitors to our neighbourhood by following our speed limits, choosing not to park in restricted no parking/stopping zones and by not making illegal U-turns.

Here are some updates from the traffic committee:

• Work will continue on the Crowchild bridge over Glenmore until Fall/Winter 2023. Please plan for delays during this time as there will be both bridge and lane closures. For regular updates and to sign up for the project newsletter go to: Calgary.ca/CrowOverGlenRehab.
• SLOW trailers that display a message for drivers to slow down when exceeding the speed limit will be posted throughout our neighbourhood in September/October. Please do not park directly in front of the trailer as your vehicle will obstruct the display board for approaching vehicles.
• The City of Calgary has completed their noise study along Glenmore Trail and a summary of these results is listed below. As 2 of these locations have a noise level over 65 dBA (the city maximum for a truck route), the city will be discussing with the traffic committee, possible noise mitigation measures.

• The LCA has made a couple of speed signs that have the posted speed limits (one for 30km/h and the other for 40 km/h) on them with a message to slow down. If you are interested in having a sign to place on the street outside your home, please send an email to traffic@lakeviewyyc.ca to make a request.

• We have heard several concerns from residents about drivers and cyclists not stopping at marked crosswalks and yielding to pedestrians in that crosswalk. As a driver/cyclist you must stop and then wait until the pedestrian has left the roadway before continuing on your way. Otherwise, this may cost you a fine of $810 and 4 demerit points. Please remember to drive safely.
• For speeding concerns, please contact the Calgary Police Service on their non-emergency line: 403-266-1234 or submit a traffic service request (TSR) on their website.

If you have any traffic concerns or questions, please send an email to traffic@lakeviewyyc.ca.

Upcoming Full Bridge Closure – September 29^th to October 1^st

Our next full bridge closure is anticipated to start Friday, September 29^th at 9 p.m. and the bridge will re-open at or before 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 1^st.

It’s important to note, the Eastbound Glenmore Trail off-ramp turning onto Southbound Crowchild will be CLOSED from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 30^th for paving. Commuters heading into Lakeview will need to take a detour through 37^th Street or take an alternate route.

Pathway Closure
To build the multi-use pathway, the west sidewalk on the bridge and part of the pathway on Crowchild Trail are anticipated to remain closed until October 15^th. Detour signage is posted in this area to guide pedestrians and cyclists.

Upcoming Full Bridge Closure – June 24^th to June 26^th

Our next full bridge closure is anticipated to start Saturday, June 24^th at 5:00 a.m. and the bridge will re-open at or before 5:00 a.m. on Monday, June 26^th. We are asking the public to continue to follow all posted signage in the construction area including speed reductions and to expect some delays.

Regular project updates and a link to subscribe to the project newsletter will be posted on Calgary.ca/CrowOverGlenRehab

• According to the Lakeview Community Survey data collected last June, the top 3 traffic calming measures that were selected by residents are: 1) Pedestrian crossing signs/lights, 2) Speed bumps/raised crosswalks and 3) Reduced speed limits.  Based on this information, the traffic committee has chosen to work on reducing speed limits in Lakeview to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety as this can be done relatively quickly and efficiently.  The other measures will have to go through the City’s traffic calming process which can take up to 3 years, if approved.

• The speed limit on 63 Ave SW (from Crowchild Trail to Lakeview Drive) has been reduced to 40km/h effective immediately. However, the playground zone speed limit along 63 Ave remains at 30km/h from 7:30 to 21:00 daily.  The LCA traffic committee requested this change on behalf of Lakeview residents to increase pedestrian safety along this busy route.  Drivers, please adjust your speed accordingly.

• City of Calgary, ‘SLOWS’ trailers (electronic speed signs) will be deployed in Lakeview from May to June and September to October at several different locations including 58 Ave, 63 Ave, Lancaster Way and Lakeview Drive.

• The City of Calgary has confirmed 3 locations along Glenmore Trail for their traffic noise study to confirm the sound levels that were recorded for the LCA in June/September 2022.  The LCA study indicated sound levels of 62-68 dBA and the city design standard for the current sound wall is 65 dBA.  The new study will be completed in April 2023.

• The City Calgary has informed the LCA that work on the Crowchild Trail bridge over Glenmore Trail will begin in April and be completed by Fall/Winter 2023.  Please plan for delays during this time as there will be lane closures. For regular updates and to sign up for the project newsletter go to: Calgary.ca/CrowOverGlenRehab.

• For speeding concerns, please contact the Calgary Police Service on their non-emergency line: 403-266-1234 or submit a traffic service request (TSR) on their website.

If you have any traffic concerns or questions, please send an email to traffic@lakeviewyyc.ca.

Stay safe this spring!

Lakeview Speed Limit Signs

Here is a summary of the speed limit signs that you will see around our neighbourhood:

Playground zones have a maximum speed limit of 30 km/h from 07:30 to 21:00 hours, 7 days a week.  The City of Calgary merged all school zones into playground zones in 2017. As a result, any road that borders a school is considered a playground zone.  In Lakeview, our schools are Connect Charter (58 Ave), Jennie Elliott (30 St) and Bishop Pinkham (63 Ave).  The combined student population of these 3 schools is approximately 1,800 students, so please drive safely to protect these children. 

All other residential roads in Lakeview without a speed limit sign such as 58 Ave and Lancaster Way SW have a maximum speed limit of 40 km/h. Some roads such as 63 Ave and Linden Drive are also 40 km/h zones and they have 40 km/h signs.

The only roads in Lakeview with a maximum speed limit of 50km/h (outside of any playground zone)are 37 St, 66 St, Lakeview Drive and Crowchild Trail SW.

Please drive accordingly based on the posted speed limits and the current weather conditions.

The City of Calgary has let us know that they will begin bridge rehabilitation work starting in April: 

As part of The City’s bridge rehabilitation program, we are rehabilitating the Crowchild bridge that runs over Glenmore Trail to improve the condition of the bridge and extend the structure’s service-life by approximately 30 years. This work will include general concrete repairs as well as improvements to active modes of transportation for pedestrians and cyclists by creating a multi-use pathway on one side of the bridge. We will also enhance crosswalk markings located at the north and south intersections of the bridge to help improve visibility and accessibility. Lastly, this project provides an opportunity to improve traffic signal placement through life-cycle work.  

Construction is anticipated to start in April of 2023 with substantial completion later in Fall of 2023. During construction, there may be delays due to reduced and/or closed lanes. We will make every effort to limit impacts on traffic; however, commuters are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes when possible. It is anticipated that pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained throughout construction. 

Please feel free to review the project web page at calgary.ca/planning/projects/crowchild-tr-over-glenmore-tr-bridge for the most up to date information regarding the project, traffic impacts and a link to subscribe to receive newsletter updates.

Effective immediately, the speed limit on 63 Ave SW (between Lakeview Drive and Crowchild Trail) has been reduced from 50 km/h to 40km/h, outside of the playground zone. The playground zone speed limit remains at 30km/h from 7:30-21:00 hours (7 days a week).

Please slow down and watch for pedestrians and cyclists in this area.

• The speed limit on 58 Ave SW (from 37 St to Lakeview Drive) has been reduced to 40km/h effective immediately. However, the playground zone speed limit along 58 Ave remains at 30km/h from 7:30 to 21:00 daily. The LCA traffic committee requested this change on behalf of Lakeview residents to increase pedestrian safety along this busy route. Drivers, please adjust your speed accordingly!

• The City of Calgary has confirmed 3 locations along Glenmore Trail for their traffic noise study to confirm the sound levels that were recorded for the LCA in June/September 2022. The LCA study indicated sound levels of 62-68 dBA and the city design standard for the current sound wall is 65 dBA. The new study will be completed in April/May 2023.

• Drivers, please clear off all the snow on your vehicle before entering the roadway. This includes but is not limited to your roof, hood, cargo box, topper, roll cover, etc. where snow accumulates and can be a hazard for vehicles travelling behind you.

• Just a reminder that all posted speed limits in Lakeview are maximum speeds for ideal weather conditions, so please drive with that in mind.

If you have any traffic concerns or questions, please send an email to traffic@lakeviewyyc.ca.

Stay safe this winter!

Effective immediately, the speed limit on 58 Ave SW (between 37 St and Lakeview Drive) has been reduced from 50 km/h to 40km/h, outside of the playground zone. 

Please slow down and watch for pedestrians and cyclists in this area.