Transportation

Getting around Cochrane roads is easy by car, or use the 30 km of pathways to bike or on foot. Local taxis will take you to your destination in or out of town. There is also a commuter bus or carpool options for those who work in Calgary.

Safety

Please remember to obey the posted speed limits when driving:

  • 50 km/h unless otherwise indicated
  • 30 km/h in playground and school zones
  • 20 km/h in alleyways

Children under 18 must wear helmets when cycling and are allowed to ride on sidewalks.

Little Girls Ride Bikes

Transportation Resources

For a list of taxi companies in town, search the online business directory, or look in your local phone book. Carpooling resources and contacts can be found online. Southland Transportation handles buses for the Calgary commuter bus service. For local school buses, contact the Rocky View School District.

Transportation routes for dangerous goods have been established to protect the safety of the community. See the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Bylaw for more information.

Advanced Traveller Information System

Calgary's Advanced Traveller Information System is designed to inform drivers of potential problems that may be encountered on trips around the city. This service is invaluable to Cochrane residents who commute to Calgary on a daily basis or just visit the city for recreation. This site lists roadwork and lane closures, travel notices (such as speed restrictions due to construction) as well as accidents during peak commuting hours. Visitors to the site can view images from traffic cameras placed around the city.

Please view the Traveller's Information site online and from there select traffic advisories, traffic cameras, roadwork or major delays. The Advanced Traveller Information System is provided by the City of Calgary's Transportation Planning Department.