EC2026-0225

That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2026-0225, the following be adopted: BE IT RESOLVED THAT COUNCIL: 1. Direct Administration to work through the Regional Table with interested partner municipalities to prepare a scoping report to undertake a Regional Active Mobility Corridor Plan Strategy, which includes: 1. a. Potential alignments generally following the Nose Creek corridor through Rocky View County to Airdrie; b. Potential alignments generally following the Bow River corridor to Cochrane, including connections through Haskayne Legacy Park, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, and other river-adjacent pathway systems; c. Existing pathway assets, gaps, constraints, and opportunities across municipal boundaries; d. Land use, environmental, ecological, and infrastructure considerations; e. Phasing options, high-level cost ranges, and potential funding sources including provincial, federal, and grant programs; f. Opportunities for tourism, recreation, placemaking, and regional economic development tied to the corridor. g. working with local Indigenous Nations and organizations, where appropriate, to explore cultural, and placemaking opportunities associated with the corridor, guided by areas of mutual interest. And direct Administration to report back to Council through the Infrastructure and Planning Committee no later than (Q3) 2026 with the scoping report. 1. That Council approve up to $150,000 in one-time operating budget in 2026 in the Project Development business unit funded from the Fiscal Stability Reserve to fund the preparation of the scoping report. 2. Request that The Mayor, through the Regional Table, advance this corridor concept as a candidate early collaborative initiative and report back to Council through the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee with: a. Confirmation of regional interest; and b. Recommended next steps.