Everyone Deserves a Safe Journey: Calgary's 2026 Summer Bike Safety Campaign

Summer is here, and with that comes a surge of Calgarians out enjoying our multiuse pathways and roads. Whether you're commuting to work, running errands, or just out to be active and enjoy nature, more people than ever are walking, rolling, cycling, using e-bikes, or riding e-scooters across the city.

To help keep everyone safe, The City's Mobility Safety team is launching Calgary's 2026 Summer Bike Safety Campaign: Everyone Deserves a Safe Journey. Throughout the summer, the campaign is a reminder that safety on our shared roadways is something we all contribute to, together.

Why This Campaign Matters

The numbers tell an important story. Over the past 10 years, seven people cycling in Calgary have lost their lives. In Alberta, an average of 4,456 people cycling arrive in emergency rooms by ambulance each year.

As e-bikes and e-scooters continue to grow in popularity, the way we share pathways, bikeways, and roadways matters more than ever. Everyone deserves to get where they're going safely, and small, everyday choices can make a real difference.

Staying Safe is a Shared Responsibility

Safety isn't just one group's job. It's something drivers, cyclists, electric mobility riders, pedestrians, and everyone else sharing our streets and pathways can help build together.

If you're driving, you can help by:

• Watching for people cycling, especially at intersections, driveways, and crossings

• Checking mirrors and blind spots before turning, changing lanes, or opening a door

• Giving at least one metre of space when passing someone cycling

If you're cycling, e-biking, or riding an e-scooter, you can help by:

• Travelling predictably and managing your speed

• Making yourself heard and giving others time and space to react

• Using extra caution on steep grades, where faster speeds increase the risk of losing control

• Taking extra care when passing children, people walking dogs, or anyone who may not see or hear you coming, even with a bell or your voice

• Being ready to slow down, stop, or wait for people who can't move out of the way

• Remembering that people cycling and wheeling are required to yield to pedestrians on shared pathways

These are simple habits, but together they go a long way toward keeping everyone safe.

Resources to Help Keep Your Ride Safe

Whether you're new to cycling or a seasoned rider, the City has resources to help you plan your route and ride with confidence:

• Cycling and pathway map: plan your route across the city's bikeway network

• E-bike and e-scooter safety information: know the rules before you roll

• Travel Safe Student Video Contest: student cycling safety videos created by Calgary students, for Calgary streets

• Cycling education programs: Looking to build your skills further? These programs can help.

Everyone deserves a safe journey. Let's make it happen, together.

This campaign supports the goals of Calgary's Safer Mobility Plan, Cycling Strategy, and Mobility Education Framework, but really, it comes down to something simple - looking out for one another. Stay alert. Share the road and the pathway. Slow down when it counts. Give each other space.

Learn more at Calgary.ca/BeSafe.

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