September 3, 2026 - In July, the Government of Alberta launched a website to compile complaints about bike lanes, with no options given to show support or share how bike lanes are beneficial. In August, Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen praised the Ontario court decision allowing the province to remove bike lanes, making it clear he intends to pass legislation in the fall for Alberta to do the same.
We need to act now so Minister Dreeshen knows that removing bike lanes is not a good political decision. Here’s what you can do:
- Contact Minister Dreeshen and your MLA. You can do this by phone, email, or letter. Your message doesn’t have to be long or complex, just share who you are and why you support bike lanes.
- Fill out a postcard. We now have postcards at BikeBike Calgary, Bowcycle, Two Wheel View, and Bike Hub Calgary. Fill one out and leave it at the store. We’ll be picking up all the postcards and delivering them to Minister Dreeshen in Edmonton alongside other Edmonton bike groups. We’ll also have postcards and posters at all the events we’ll be at below.
- Help us spread the word. Grab some postcards for your work, put a poster in a bike room or community board, share one of our social media posts or create a post of your own and tag us. You can print off a poster here.
If you have a space where we could leave some postcards, let us know, we’d be happy to drop some off.
Want to take further action? Come volunteer with us or donate!
A big thank you to everyone that has taken action so far!
Our Statements on Bike Lanes
Bike Calgary is busy advocating for the protection of safe cycling infrastructure in Alberta and beyond. In an open letter to the Premier, President Doug Clark emphasized that protected bike lanes reduce serious collisions for all road users by separating cyclists from vehicle traffic, and called for legislative support for bike lanes.
We expressed disappointment after an Ontario Court of Appeal ruling allowed the removal of 19 kilometres of protected bike lanes in Toronto, including on Bloor, Yonge, and University Streets. Bike Calgary warned that this decision will increase risks for cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians, despite the court’s focus on governmental authority rather than safety.
Responding to Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen’s endorsement of the Ontario decision, Bike Calgary reiterated that transportation policy must prioritize public interest, safety, and quality of life. The organization agrees that decisions should serve the greater good and improve livability, reinforcing its commitment to advocating for evidence-based cycling infrastructure in Calgary and Alberta.
