Bow Valley Residents Reject Highway 1 Speed Increase

What’s Happening? When Alberta announced it was reviewing rural highway speed limits, including the stretch of Highway 1 between Canmore and Calgary, the reaction from Bow Valley residents was swift and overwhelmingly against it.

In a Bow Valley Insider poll that drew 871 votes, 83 percent of respondents said they do not support raising the speed limit from 110 km/h to 120 km/h. Only 16 percent supported the idea.

What Locals Said. Among the readers who shared written feedback, the most common concerns were wildlife safety, driver behaviour, and the risk of more severe collisions. Many argued that speeds are already too high, especially in areas near Canmore, Lac des Arcs, and Exshaw where wildlife crossings and residential zones are common.

“The speed is fine, the problem is driver attention,” wrote one reader. Another noted that “wildlife fencing can’t stop everything” and warned that faster traffic would make collisions harder to avoid.

Those in favor of the increase had a different view, saying that most drivers already travel at 120 anyway and that aligning posted limits with real speeds could reduce frustration and improve flow. Supporters also pointed out that modern vehicles have better safety systems and that higher limits are common in other provinces.

Why It Matters? Highway 1 is both a local commuter route and a national corridor, carrying everything from family SUVs to commercial trucks. The province’s survey, open until December 12, specifically lists “Highway 1 from Banff to the Saskatchewan border” as a candidate for higher limits.

The Bigger Picture. For many Bow Valley residents, this debate is not about efficiency. It is about balance. The highway may connect cities, but it also cuts through wildlife habitat, residential zones, and recreation areas that define daily life here. And if this poll is any indication, locals are clear on one thing: 120 km/h might work elsewhere, but not here.

You can still share your feedback in Alberta’s official survey before December 12.

Community Comments

• Raise the speed limit between Deadman's and Calgary. It's fenced highway and then straight prairie driving and can safely be driven at much higher speeds. Lower the speed between Deadman's and the Banff gates. Animals are hit here all the time and the noise pollution has a negative effect on tourism, locals and wildlife.

• We already have the highest death toll on Alberta highways this year. All related to excessive speed. This is dangerous and unnecessary, especially since they removed the drive safe program.

• I'm not against going 120 on that highway, however the problem would be the people who naturally go about 10-15 km/h over the posted speed limit. Honestly, I also often go 10 km/ h over the posted speed limit on highways. Lower through Canmore, 90 People will start travelling at 135kph. Do you really want transport trucks travelling that fast

• Few motorists drive the posted speed limit. If it's increased to 120 the inclination will be to drive closer to 130, increasing the chance of more high speed collisions with both vehicles and wildlife!!

• higher speed = more injuries and death of people and wildlife, more fuel consumed, more tailpipe emissions at higher speeds, more noise

• Speed limits seem to be a starting speed, not the limit. If it's 120 you can bet people will set there cruise control to 125 or even 130. It's seems people have forgot the stretch they are driving! There are animals that could die due to impact and the human(s) could, too! Can we please have an area where people respect the glorious land they are passing through and not see it as just something to get through as fast as they can. It's also sad that there are such pressures for truck drivers to work as fast as they possibly can, and perhaps to the detriment of the environment and also to themselves.

• Speed kills. Yes they'll go faster than 120 km/h and I don't want to be near them.

• "With the amount of traffic and the hills and twists on the highway it is already high enough at 110. Most people shade an extra 10kph already so increasing it will make it even more dangerous. With the wildlife that wanders onto the highway in unfenced areas (I have noticed more roadkill this fall) and the increased tourist traffic raising the limit to 120 makes no sense. "

• "Albertans automatically will add 10+km to the posted Speed limit, making the new speed limit 135km in their mind. With wind and weather and wildlife this is not safe for anyone including those who drive the real speed limit "

• Not sure of the motivation to go faster. There are always accidents and this just accentuates the potential for a more extreme crash. 110 with most people doing 120 is already very fast! Distracted driving remains a hazard on our highways. Bad enough when people (highway) travel at 130km/hr when the posted limit is 110km/hr, imagine that speed increasing to 140km/hr if the limit increases to 120km/hr. Speed enforcement is basically nonexistent. Put photo radar back on those highways with increased speeds to manage those breaking the "limit".

• Let's face it, very few actually drive the speed limit and we want to increase it. Seriously don't understand Daniel Smith's priorities. Spending money on license plates and now changing speed limit signs.

• There are so many new drivers on the road that should not be driving that fast. New and young drivers already feel anxious on the road.

• There's minimal enforcement as it is so people are already going 135. Limits without enforcement are meaningless.

• "I think the speed limit from deadman's (or Lac Des Arc)to Banff should be reduced to 90. "

• feeding into people's expectation of fast paced lifestyle that will influence their driving when they are off highway

• Too many people going faster than posted speed limit anyway. Windy areas, poor conditions due to weather too often. Increased speed burns more fuel. Greater speed spells greater chance of losing control of vehicle There is NO GOOD REASON to raise the speed limit. This is a very irresponsible suggestion and will lead to more accidents. People are already driving at 130 or even 140. With a higher limit they'll drive even faster.

• This corridor has many hazards -- wildlife, as well as people crossing the highway -- and it passes by a hospital and residential areas. Increased speed means more accidents and more noise.

• Wildlife

• It's too congested with tourists who don't drive like locals and there is too much wildlife raising the limit will also be way more dangerous in winter "Road engineering factors max speed vehicles should travel. Pushing into 130+ range ... which will occur with a 120 speed limit ... was not likely envisioned when engineering was undertaken.

• Just one of several reasons this is not a good plan. " "No need Many are already driving well above speed limit This will only encourage the speeders to drive even higher speeds Relax drive safe and enjoy the scenery and save wildlife from collisions "

• It's just not necessary! "Keep it wildlive safe.

• " I don't think this would make a big difference. Most people already drive at 120km/h on this stretch (let's be honest!). It would be a lot better if it was complemented with proper fencing to prevent wildlife coming on the highway.

• I think the speed limit on the stretch highway in the Canmore area should be lowered to 90km to match the park. The road is too crowded for the existing limiit Consider reducing it to 90 through Canmore. Dynamic speed limits, like they have in Europe, would be ideal as the limits could be adjusted based on traffic, weather, wildlife, and road conditions.

• People will go alot faster. Highway is busier all the time. The speed limit should be lowered. Too many locations that can compromised due to winter conditions

• People already drive 120 k and higher. "Definitely do not raise the speed limit: Too much traffic Many animals on Highway Frequent Poor road conditions.. weather related Too many visitor drivers unfamiliar with road conditions "

• "In particular the #1 Through Canmore is dangerous already at 110 kph. There are people who live on both sides of the highway. The ramps and exits are not safe at 120 causing speeds that are all over the place which creates a dangerous section of highway. There are no options to get out of an accident/traffic jam. There is far too much traffic on weekends to accomodate high speed traffic. There should be a lower speed limit through our town of Canmore of 80 km. Drivers usually exceed any posted speed limit by 10 km per hour. We need to protect our beautiful areas from being over-run so that those who want enjoy them can. " Some crazy drivers are already going too fast and way over the 110 speed limit - if the limit was raised they'd speed even faster!

• I totally agree with a previous comment that there are people who think it's the Indy 500, so if we raise the speed limit those people will think it's license to go even faster. Why be in such a rush. There is so much beauty out there to enjoy

• NO, ABSOLUTELY NOT!

• I do find a pretty interesting that a majority of folks have so far voted to not increase it. Yet travelling between Calgary and Canmore, nobody travels less than 110 and a majority or 120 or higher. This is already happening. And well, I might not condone the faster speed limit within the boat valley section due to the animals and such, and I do have concerns about that stretch in the winter, overall the province should be considering higher speed limits it's time. But then they also need to maintain the infrastructure and the road system for speed limit at that rate.

• Most traffic is already at 120km/h or above.

• With the limit at 110 most are going 120 with many going 130-160+. I think raising it to 120 will push everything up 10+. For our wildlife and our Mini Thnî neighbours, I think it's important to keep speed limit at 110km

• Ppl drive 120 already. Semi trucks should have a speed limit of 100 or 110 max

• Speed kills people and wildlife. "Faster, faster, more disaster!" People do 120 on the regular already. No need to make it more dangerous. As it is, when an accident occurs on that Hwy it's a complete shut down for HOURS.

• Highway is far too crowded in summer for these speeds and way to variable in winter with snow ice, haven't we already proven "Speed kills"?

• I think adding speed to the already increasingly busy highway is a recipe for disaster. I am most concerned about the increased noise that higher speeds will bring within town limits. Not to mention dangerous conditions for the elk and pedestrians trying to cross at Palliser..

• People already drive 120 to 130 KMs though the park regularly, and then accelerate out of the gates.... If you raise the limits they'll increase their speed accordingly. It's not safe, for those drivers or anyone driving around them, let alone the wild life.

• We dont want more accidents which higher speed always means

• I don't support the increase in speed limit. Accidents with other vehicles and animals are sadly all too frequent. Increasing the speed limit will likely lead to more frequent and more severe accidents.

• It is already too congested and unsafe with many people already exceeding the speed limit putting wildlife and other drivers at risk. It is a very busy highway and most people exceed the 110 limit. Raising it means drivers who exceed will be encouraged to go well beyond 120. That's crazy fast leading to accidents and fatalities.

• Wildlife, noise, already fast enough ...

• No because there is a rise in accidents and speed kills. People will then drive faster past the new posted speed limit to 135 km. We need to slow down and enjoy the scenery. Keep speed limit at 110 km/h. There are too many crazy drivers speeding already. Cannot imagine how much they will speed up to if the provincial government increases to 120!

• 110 is a comfortable speed. No need to raise it.

• I think the speed limit is more than fast enough as it is now.

• No - keep it the same, and enjoy the amazing views!

• "Higher speeds equals more accidents with both humans and wildlife......higher emissions with increased speed....Some people will drive even faster than the posted speed limit. 109 equals 110. 120 equals 139 or more. etc SLOW DOWN!!!!

• " Everyone is already going 120+ so why don't just legalize it.

• Not sure why we are even having this conversation. Drivers are already going 120 or faster on the highways. It will increase the occurrence of accidents and the killing of wildlife not to mention human life. Just another distraction from the UCP from what really matters ie. Health Care and Education. Stupid, stupid, stupid idea!!!!!

• Sure, but rigorous enforcement of speed limits would be necessary so that people don't drive 130km/h!
  It should actually be slowed down to 90 mph between Canmore and Banff.

• More animals are being killed on the highway already. Do you want to see an increase in killings due to an increase in highway speed?

• There is too much wildlife it will endanger. And why would anyone want to go faster thru the park such beautiful scenery

• Drivers drive well over the speed limit to begin with. Not a lot of law enforcement out on our highways to enforce speed limits either. Scary already for other drivers and wildlife.

• Most cars already travel at least 120 km and still they are passed by those doing 130 or more. Yesterday a set of expensive high end sport cars weaving in and out of traffic like it's their personal race track. Police need to start ticketing and also address the constant threat presented by long lines of tailgating vehicles. I see almost no police presence on that highway. It's a miracle we don't regularly see multi-car pileups between Calgary and Banff.

• Many drivers are already going over 130kph so increasing the speed limit would only make it higher. Car accidents would increase and result in more fatalities and serious life threatening injuries for an already weakened health care system.

• Cars now travel at 120, so speed of 120 mean they will travel at 130.

• Dawn and dust present huge problems for increased speeds. And when someone drives 120 (and faster), don't have the reaction time to avoid wildlife, have an accident, then multiple cars and lives get impacted.

• Unpredictable weather when winter driving could mean more accidents or see a potential increase to the loss of lives with a higher speed limit should AB Provincial Leadership in all their wisdom give this the go ahead.

• Speed kills human and wildlife. You are in an area that has the most scenic beauty. Take it in and enjoy the drive.

• With a speed limit 120 km/hr, drivers will drive at 130 km/hr which is too fast. It's fast enough now, with many already treating the speed limit as 120. Tourists already struggle during through the Gap. Wildlife and human risk will both increase if the limit is raised.

• It's so congested and dangerous at the speed it's at. Dangerous for wildlife, dangerous for cars. Crazy to up the limit. Maybe Calgary to Regina but not Canmore to Calgary.

• "In fact it should be lowered to at least 90 between Lac des Arcs or Dead Man's Flats and the Park gate as well. Most other municipalities have a lower speed limit as you travel through them. Also it is not uncommon to encounter wildlife (or unfortunately road kill) on the road in these stretches. "

• It's difficult (Calgarian here) yes, I want to move faster. However, this road is already at max volume and therefore travel speeds are under the limit. With many trucks, slow inexperienced or distracted drivers, will raising the limit just increase the difference between the fast and slow vehicles and cause more vehicle accidents.

• Like someone else said, it's already a race track.

• "Traffic is already moving too fast through the valley. With wildlife and pedestrians crossing the highway between Banff and Calgary it only a matter of time before more deaths occur. We also have tourists from all over the world who are unfamiliar with their rental vehicle and the rules of our roads and road conditions on mountain roads (ie: the gap). "

• "The old adage may be old but it's still true: SPEED KILLS. In the case of Banff National Park, speed kills people and wildlife!!"

• To many people speeding already, and dont know how to drive. It will only get worse. With the recent release by the government promoting tourism, additional traffic with higher speeds is a recipe for disaster. Bad idea Premier.

• "If anything it should be lower from Rock cut, east.

• If folks actually knew and adhered to the rules of the road things would be vastly improved overall." "Absolutely not. People drive Above the speed limit as is. "

• Reduce the speed through the Canmore to Banff corridor. Too many animal collisions.

• Animals are at risk. It's a National Park!! No need to turn it into a race track.

• This is such a busy highway, the last thing we need is for people to be going 130 km/hr (we all know that 120 will mean 130 for many). This is simply not safe for all who travel this stretch.

• There are so many unsafe drivers that do not know how to control a vehicle ~ I have been fortunate enough to have been offered a chance back in the late 80's to undergo tactical & evasive training which included snow & desert driving ~ here unfortunately we have so many teens & adults who I have seen texting whilst driving both on highway & through regular streets! Using one's phone should be made illegal if driving ~ one should not be distracted from the road or surroundings even briefly! ~ Robert Hollister-Rank

• I can't believe that the government is seeing this a priority at this time when there are much more serious issues and concerns in education and health care. Many people already travel too fast on these roads. Increasing the speed limits will increase accidents, and carnage on our road ways.

• This section of highway is too crowded and has too much truck traffic to safely have a higher speed limit. There are many people driving way over the speed limit already. If you raise the speed limit they see it as permission to go faster than before. 120km becomes 140km to them. I would prefer to see cameras and police on the roads monitoring speed limits. Wildlife protection is also a concern. In BC, 120 km/hr road is monitored for poor driving conditions and then electronically lowered accordingly. Alberta should do the same. The number of big accidents due to bad driving in snowy and wet conditions is already high.

• There are enough dangerous high speed maneuvers between Banff and Calgary without making it more dangerous with higher speed. Wildlife refuge and crossings need to be the priority not higher speeds. I don't know the data, but driver safety is also an issue in sections like Lac des Arc having horrible car accidents. What is the rush?

• "I also think the speed limit through the area of Canmore should be 90 km. People are always entering or exiting the highway. "

• Probably not right from canmore but stoney nakoda casino

• Change it past the Peter Lougheed Wildlife crossing - people already have trouble with the bends! Also animals and noise need to be considered.

• This flies in the face of every kind of logic with respect to safety, pollution/climate change and is the epitome of a dysfunctional government.

• People already speed and the combination of speeders and sightseers, as well as wildlife...is nerve wracking!

• Honestly, people drive more than 120 most of the time

• Well documented that higher speeds increase accidents and death... so what if u arrive 10 minutes sooner

• Everyone knows that drivers push the limits. If it is posted at 110km/h, drivers will go 120-125km/h. Pushing it higher means more accidents and more encounters with wildlife -- to the detriment of the wildlife. Keep it as is!

• Save fuel, reduce wear on your vehicle, relax while enjoying a podcast, be grateful for having time to enjoy the scenery and be a lower risk driver. The avge speed is already 120 to 130, raise the limit and that will go to 130-150. Waste of time.

• 100 from Three Sisters interchange to Banff Park gates; 120 Three Sisters to Calgary

• People pass doing 140 already-and many follow too close for speed as it is now.

• Everybody is already speeding.

• "Many are driving 120 already and now will drive 130. With only two lanes and a lot of trucks, passing will be more hazardous not to mention breaking or swerving to miss wildlife. "

• Won't make a difference, people are going to go 150+ anyway! "terrible for wildlife, terrible for increase number and severity of accident. gonna cost everyone more, make insurance event more crazily expensive! also it increase a lot the pollution (noise and fumes) for a very minimal gain, in middle of a major climate crisis that we are already completely failing to address properly this is totally stupid move (but very well in line with our current provincial government)"

• Speed isn't the issue that causes accidents. Speed differential is. Let's get everyone going the same speed and enforce it, for going too fast or too slow. The vehicles are designed to safely travel at this speed. 4 lane highway connecting Canada with wildlife fenced areas. Already travel 125km a hr easily. Winter conditions require moderation; mandate winter tires

• Wildlife is the main concern for me Crazy drivers out there let's not make them crazier. And the poor wildlife, not that they have a chance at 110.

• "people already go way too fast. especially when the weather isnt ideal. "

• People will go 10 km faster.... putting not only the animals at risk- the truckers will be at risk as well as everyone else then if they can not navigate the road safely. Not a good idea sorry.

• As others have said, the de facto speed limit is already 120, raising the official speed limit to 120 would raise it, in effect, to 130 to 135, that's too fast IMHO. Raising it will just encourage those who normally go way above the limit to go faster.

• In optimal conditions 120km/h is a reasonable speed for a divided highway.

• Crazy idea!!

• As others have already mentioned 140 will become the new 120. Too many erratic, inexperienced large truckers out there. Put the emphasis on large truck training, licensing and truck safety. Millions have been spent in wildlife overpasses, which has helped, but driver awareness is still so important. At higher travelling speeds, driver reaction time is now compromised, especially thru the national parks.

• 120 means 140 for many. Bad for wildlife, noise in Canmore and not fuel efficient enough to warrant the short time saved driving

• And keep the 120 through Banff park

• Same as mentioned plus more and more severe collisions

• Force of impacts on animals and cars is multiplied many times over as speed increases. Survivability in high speed crashes is reduced significantly with just a 10kph increase in top speed. The reward of saving a couple minutes in travel time is not worth the risk. Now, if we built a passenger train line into the Rockies.... There are enough accidents that cause havoc for people and wildlife at current speed limits, with often no or limited alternate routes! Higher speeds are not safe for drivers and animals; night time especially when it is hard to see wildlife. Too high a risk.

• "Drivers already going over the speed limit. Will only encourage higher speeds. "

• "What does east of Banff mean, 110 starts outside the park. With the fencing in place, and wildlife overpasses it seems to be more of a human concern over animal. The highway has already been put in, a few animal causalities are bound to occur. Raise the limit! "

• Drivers already exceed the limit now. Raising it to 120 km/h will give them justification to drive 135-140 km/h.

• Commercial rigs can't move faster than they already do. This would make the highway even more dangerous. People already drive 120 as a baseline so a higher limit would give permission for 130 or 140. Faster speeds burn more fuel and create worse accidents. Don't increase. Listen to the people who voted you into the government People will then power up to 130 increasing the risks of death or severe injury. Collisions will undoubtedly increase and the likelihood of hitting animals on the highway increase exponentially.

• Quite aside from increased risk to humans and four-legged animals with increased speeds, driving at higher speeds causes greater greenhouse gas emissions- due to greater gasoline consumption per km at higher speeds.

• Keep it as it is and start patrolling for speeders. Traffic is typically travelling at speeds between 110 and 130+ with sightseers mixed in travelling at speeds less than the speed limit. Results are a lot of tailgating in the left hand lane. I enjoy the drive and the views, but already find it more stressful than relaxing, given the traffic and the speed of some drivers.

• This is a ridiculous idea on every level. At best it will "save" you 4 minutes, at the cost of significantly worse fuel economy in your brick shaped truck or SUV. It will also inevitably lead to more highway accidents and deaths.

• "Safety and efficiency of driving slower.

• Think of the animals as well. "

• Folks can easily drive 20 km over the limit through the stretch east from Banff gates...often faster! If you've ever tried to merge onto Hwy 1 from Canmore on a busy day you often are taking your life into your hands with the short merge lanes. Consider the wildlife and pedestrians crossing hwy from Palliser or Harvey Heights or cyclists riding on the shoulder. There are several trail heads alongside the hwy...how will they safely merge onto the highway where there are hills and blind corners where oncoming drivers can't see well. How many accidents have occurred already? How many deaths? And of course, winter driving changes everything! Speed limits should drop to 90 from Hwy 40 exit through Canmore...that way folks might actually drive 110!

• "Alberta out of control population growth without corresponding infrastructure upgrades has created unsafe congested highway conditions at current speed limits. Increases will only give license to yet more speed and unsafe situations. " "It's a nightmare already, essentially come winter. Make it 120, they'll go faster yet. Please don't change it. "

• The speed is already bad enough. This is a danger to people as well as wildlife. Many visitors aren't used to our highways also no photo radar has put all living things as well as humans in jeopardy

• A higher speed will kill more wildlife and humans when accidents occur. The folks that want speed are already doing it. Leave it alone.

• People already go to fast and they will just go faster. Wildlife and people would be at risk of more accidents at higher speeds means more damage life loss and injury

• People already go what ever speed they like. It's too fast out there now. One accident blocks the road for hours and there will only be more accidents if the legal limit increases.

• With wind gusts and weather that rolls in over the mountains at a moments notice raising the speed from Canmore to Calgary is a dangerous move. Drivers will then feel it's ok to go 120+ on that stretch. Too many entitled crazy drivers already that have no regard for wildlife safety let alone anyone else.

• This is already a huge concern with drivers going 20-30 km over speed limit. Changing it to 120 will give them the green light to drive even faster.

• There is a very real danger of harming more wildlife

• Drivers will go faster than 120kms. Increased Risk for humans and wildlife.

• Motorists and wildlife will all be at risk.

• absolutely not

• "Higher speeds make for higher gas consumption and related environmental outcomes. Higher speeds generally mean more serious accidents."

• This year in particular has taken a serious toll on the local elk herd... Everybody drives 120 (or more) anyway. If the limit is 120, they will be going 130 or 140. this is far too fast, especially with occasional wildlife on the highways The hwy to Calgary is like the Indy 500!!! With all the big trucks and people already speeding if speed limit increases it will be a nightmare! The hwy is not wide enough. If they were to make it 3 lanes each way then maybe!

• I feel the speed limit should stay at 90 or be lowered, until the east end of Canmore. Not only are wildlife very much at risk through this small enclosed part of the valley, but, people cross the highway, constantly! It's not at designated crossing, but it happens, and people die! The higher limit will mean higher fuel consumption, more serious collisions, higher speeds on speeding infractions, need for better driver training, need for higher speed pursuit vehicles, less regard for road conditions - rain, snow, ice.

• I would say the majority travelling this route are already going 120 km/hrs or more, with no consequences. There is no need to increase the speed limit. As travellers leave the city behind they tend to step on the gas and become distracted with the view! people always driver faster than the posted speed limit. The wildlife will pay the ultimate price for everyone's need for speed. Extremely variable driving conditions in the mountains (limited visibility, water/icy patches, wind gusts)create for sudden changes that can make the TCH unsafe very quickly.

• If it is 120 then people will do 130.

• I have seen so many wildlife deaths, crashes and near misses, I cant see how a higher speed limit will help. What we need is a reliable public transport service from Calgary.

• Most people speed as it is, at least to 120.

• Most people go that speed anyways. I do think the speed should be lowered through Canmore to the park gates though.

• 110 means that many drivers already go 120-125. Posting 120 will just up that to 130-135 which is utterly unsafe for both wildlife and humans. It's a beautiful stretch of road; slow down, enjoy the views, and save lives - including your own.

• Im concerned about wildlife on the highway and shorter times to slow down for them. Im also concerned that people already go 120 to 130 so increasing the limit with increase speed to 130 to 140. E=m*v squared so a 10 kph increase in speed can increase accident impact by 40%. Also, increased speed will increase incident rate and this will mean slower trips not faster as lanes are closed. It's already a gong show and this will encourage even higher speeds

• The psychological impact of reducing speed from 120 kph to 90 kph in the Mountain parks would be too great. Drivers would tend to exceed the limit even greater than they already have.

• People already go 15-20km over the speed limit. They would do the same at 120. Too many accidents, wildlife and human.

• speed limit in the Bow Valley should be decreased not increased, animal activity/no fencing, and pedestrians crossing the highway are a reality here and collisions are a given until something is done about safety on this stretch of highway

• Couldn't disagree more with a move to loosen speed limit to 120.

• It's already dangerous and congested. If it's raised to 120, people will be going 135. Dangerous for wildlife and people!

• A very risky government diversionary tactic to divert attention from the disgusting treatment of teachers, health workers, etc.

• The increase in the speed limit will put wildlife at risk. Especially the section closer to Canmore. Also, people are driving fast already. If the limit is increased, people will drive even faster which put more risk.

• Average driving speed would end up well over 120km/hr...add in bad weather, young or new drivers and animals on the road and the risk just multiplies with higher speeds People often go 10 km over speed limits and it endangers wildlife even more. Breaking is even more dangerous

• Would endanger the wildlife

• Speeding is already an issue on the Trans Canada highway. An increase in the speed limit would only make it worse. There could also be more wildlife mortality.

• The semi trailer and people in rental vehicles without past winter driving experience could be very dangerous more than it already is. But need to add additional wildlife protection Keep it the same for safety. Otherwise there will be more accidents. Most people don't know how to drive that highway in the winter especially visitors.

• Parts of the highway such as the area around Lac des Arc are not designed for those speeds. Many drivers already exceed 120kph. I'd rather see more enforcement of the current speed limit than increase that limit. In winter, 110 mph is already too fast. I wonder if more fuel is consumed at higher speeds. Absolutely not. Such a ridiculous idea.

• It is fast enough. This road is often icy snd wind blown Absolutely not. The danger to people and wildlife is too high. Drivers often drive in the left lane and should only use it for passing. Perhaps focusing on good driving habits is the answer. Signalling properly, shoulder checks and driving in the correct lane may go further safely than increasing the speed limit. Let's get back to basics !

• "Way too fast, people may/will drive too fast already. Most people drive 5-10 above speed limit now." Speed kills both wildlife and humans. We are in one of the most beautiful areas of the world...lets slow down and enjoy it!

• Some drivers are already going above 110 km/h so to increase would be raising the average speed overall for these non compliant drivers. It will result in more fatal crashes, especially in the winter time.

• If we are trying to impact productivity (which I get), then removing the construction slowdown signs unless construction is actually ongoing would impact productivity at least as much! It is unclear to me why we need to be faster and faster. We live in an animal rich area, why put them at risk ?

• I believe that of the speed is increased speeders will increase their speeds even more.

• Higher speeds = higher rate of accidents

• Concern for wildlife Speed kills

• No I would not for the safety of all drivers against those who choose to race instead of drive

• More people will get killed due to inclement weather and multi vehicle pile ups will occur especially in winter. You should have better speed monitoring in Banff National Park as I have witnessed 1st hand vehicles doing 120 km and hour. Mostly from Alberta and BC.

• Why. If you're late for work. Leave earlier. Think it is dangerous already. Thanks

• 100 Kph is fast enough

• I agree that setting a limit is just that, some people obey it and others use it as a guideline to push the limit farther. With the amount of distracted and inpatient drivers out there adding increased speed to the mix is another factor to collision. Just my thoughts.

• "The pole is currently 5 to 1 against increasing the speed limit. Which is odd because whenever you drive on the highway between Calgary and Canmore, the majority of the people are traveling at 120 kph. "

• Keep lower to start the speed reduction as vehicles approach the park. Too many people do not drive 90 in the park.

• Increases traffic flow

• Most are driving 120 now. Changing it to 120, would likely mean 130 or even higher would likely be allowed. Not safe.

• If the speed limit goes up to 120 most people will think it's OK to drive at 130-too dangerous! "It's no surprise that many drive faster than the posted speed limit. Raising the speed to 120 means many will go that much faster. It's another BAD idea by the current government that will put both people and wildlife at greater risk. How about improving snow removal instead!"

• Enough animals are being killed at the present speed

• Wildlife wildlife wildlife

• High traffic volumes, so slower is safer for humans and wildlife

• If limit increases to 120, people will drive 140. Our weather is unpredictable, traffic volumes are already high, wildlife regularly crosses the highway. Increase speeds would make the highway more dangerous than it already is Although Banff to lake Louise could be bumped to 100. The 90 km/hr is a joke. Either change or enforce.

• We encourage drivers to slow down for wildlife,if you have ever driven by an animal hit on the highway......turned a corner and driven into a snow storm...why would you want to be going faster? There are too many drivers already going above the posted speed limit. Weather conditions, speed and reckless driving do not support an increase to the speed limit. I think this would be very dangerous.

• "Absolutely leave it as it is . Who in their right mind would even think to raise it - I shake my head. So much is at risk by doing so and no one needs to spell it out !" We have too many wildlife strikes on the highways already, increasing the speed limit would make it worse. Also, from an environmental perspective, higher speeds require more fuel and creates more pollution.

• The highway has become way too busy to consider raising the limit.

• 120 is ok fro Calgary to Hw7 40, but beyond that, with the curves and the lack of full wildlife fencing, it should stay at 110 and for now drop to 100 while passing through Canmore.

• It's plenty fast already. Most go 120km/hr anyway. Cops and Sherriff threshold seems to be anything above 130km/hr. Without creating a "fast lane", can't see how this would be helpful or safe Truck and trailers, camping trailers and RV's can't travel at 120 safely, and it would just frustrate other drivers more to be behind them. Slow and steady wins the race... It will induce higher speeds throughout the mountain national parks.

• I suggest reducing the speed limit through Canmore to 70-90 from Deadman's flat to the park gate.

• If it were to go to 120, will the authorities have enough people to actually police it? The highway needs an additional lane and paved roads not a faster speed limit.

• Speed kills and there is a ton of stats to support that! Well designed highway that is continually maintained.

• Reduce the speed limit to 100K East of Canmore to the Park gate. If it is 120 people will go 130-135..too fast in my opinion. People already push it to 125 so 110 is best. I don't think drivers are good enough to react to animals at 130 or more, especially considering some of the yahoo pick up driver you see really pushing it.

• There was a reason the original park boundary went as far east as it did. I would prefer to see 'changeable' speed limits similar to the Coq.

• 100 is sufficient.

• Traffic is already 10+km above speed limit and animals a risk

• Going faster won't just get you to your destination quicker, it'll just get you injured or killed faster!

• Too many accidents already with speeding and distracted drivers, new drivers, black ice, bad weather, poor visibility, wildlife. Nope, going faster is asking for trouble.

• Speeding is already an issue and increasing speed limits will make it worse. Staff the highways with law enforcement to manage speeders and the roads will become much safer. It's already a nightmare on the way home on the weekends with bumper to bumper traffic and people speeding. Let's get more enforcement of the current speed limit and save lives. The speed is too slow. Many regions have higher highway speeds. The wildlife highway crossovers are helpful.

• Wildlife mortality

• Why give a reason for people to go even faster. There is an assumption going 10 km over is okay.

• slow drivers cause more accidents than fast drivers , but more importantly the outside lane (passing lane ) is just for that..(.DO NOT SIT IN THIS LANE OBLVIOUS TO FASTER TRAFFIC)

• "Speed kills Too much winter here"

• Because if it's 120 some will go 130. People gawk in that area-resulting in more accidents and animal deaths.

• "Realistically we know a lot people drive above the speed limit of the set 100 km/hr. If the speed limit was raised it would unnecessarily increase the risk on the highway with excessive speed for people pulling campers, transport trucks etc. "

• There are already so many reckless drivers and tailgaters as it is ! More speed would only increase these situations ! It's too dangerous already as most travel well above 120

• Traffic will flow better. Enforce the rules of the road; no cell phones, left lane to pass, working lights, The road may have been built to support 120 km but it's the drivers who can't.

• Increasing the speed on our roads only encourages already careless drivers and increases the chances of injury and or death to everyone on the road, as well as the wildlife we are committed to protect. The problem is if it's raised it becomes a bigger target, not a limit.

• There are so many tourists and new Canadians driving this stretch of highway and many of them a clearly uncomfortable at 110km/hr. They frequently drive below the speed limit in the left hand lane risking accidents and road rage as they grip the steering wheel tightly and force others to pass on the right. Others slow down and hit the brakes when they see a horse, a train or a mountain causing bumper to bumper backups in traffic. Increasing the speed limit on this stretch will exacerbate the problems.

• Not in the Bow Valley! At 110 km/h, people are already doing 120, 130 and more. No need whatsoever to increase. Better yet, start monitoring speeders. wildlife is a serious consideration and the bow valley should be exempted.

• Yahoo's already going too fast weaving in and out and passing at speeds well over the current limit. Too dangerous for those who want to enjoy the scenery and especially when you get a mix of tourists pulling over for pictures and not used to cdn driving on right side of the road. Mix for disasters. Raising the speed limit will promote more accidents and fatalities. More high speed collisions will occur. This would be a high risk change. It's already too dangerous. This seems like an odd suggestion when the police (I thought) had recently spoken about an increase in speed related accidents.

• Folks are horrible highway drivers. Weekends are are zoo. Time saved would be negligible.

• Reasons to say “no”: Wildlife; much recreational visitor traffic; traffic jams already on weekends; heavy traffic on overpasses such as highway 40