The City of Calgary said it will be doing its part to help local businesses serve patrons amid the COVID-19 pandemic by restricting vehicle access to one of the city’s popular downtown streets.
On Thursday, Mayor Naheed Nenshi, announced the changes for vehicle traffic will begin on Stephen Avenue starting Friday. “Tomorrow after 11 a.m., only pedestrians and cyclists will be allowed on Stephen Ave,” Nenshi said. “This is not a street festival and this is not a summer party on Stephen Ave… What this is about is supporting local businesses.” Nenshi said vehicles will be allowed on the street between the hours of 6 a.m.
and 11 a.m., to allow for deliveries and important traffic, however past 11 a.m., no cars will be permitted on the road. The