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Originally Posted by Shazam
Yes, that's what happens when you have literally poured a few centuries' worth of money into transportation.
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Seeing as most modern transport systems are under 100 years old, and seeing as most European cities had to be (at least partially) rebuilt after the Wars (or bring outdated transport systems up to standard, or dodge historical sites/buildings), that's not exactly making Calgary (being built from scratch at the beginning of the modern transportation era) look any better.
Calgary's problems are three-fold. One, a total lack of foresight. Two, way too much halfassing and succombing to idiot NIMBYs. Three, always opting for the "economical" choice, rather than the correct choice. Prominent examples are: 14th St. SWs don't connect, 17th Ave (1A) not connecting, no East-West freeway, roads randomly changing names, the SW ring road right-of-way sitting dormant for 40 years, a poorly planned main freeway, and a half tunnelled downtown c-train route. That's just for starters.