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City hall unveils mobile app to help navigate bike paths

City hall has found another way to get into your iPhone - a mobile app to help you navigate Calgary's bike routes and pathways.

It's the latest of many programs for mobile devices the city's communications branch has developed.

Others offer city press releases, list pets for adoption, or have invited budget consultation or provided details for last fall's election.

The pathways app, announced Tuesday, reproduces the full city cycling map and links to updated route closures.

It features quick links to local weather as well as the latest Calgary Parks news on Facebook and Twitter.

Another feature lists city parks, providing photos and descriptions in addition to detailing amenities and distance from your location.

The app also provides safety cycling safety tips and etiquette.

The free app is available through iTunes.

City of Calgary Pathways & Bikeways App Launched

The City of Calgary launched their Pathways and Bikeways app today - more details here.

Train your pet - there are apps for that

Thumbs up to Calgary for developing another first - the City of Calgary Pets app. They're reuniting lost pets with families and showcasing pets up for adoption. Let's hope more municipalities emulate this example of technology at its best - helping people and their pets.

- Yvette Van Veen, Pets Reporter, The Toronto Star

City of Calgary Civic Election iPhone App is a GTEC 2011 Award Honouree

GTEC announced the Honourees for the Distinction Awards Program for 2011. GTEC is Canada's premier government event and largest IT event in the country and the Distinction Awards Program recognizes the top public sector IT leaders for their exceptional performance.