One of the biggest issues I have with Calgary transit is the assumption I don't want to go anywhere but downtown. If I lice in Edgemont, or the Hamptons, and I want to go to the nearest large commercial area, crowfoot crossing, and I don't have a car, I have two options. Take transit downtown, then take it back up to Crowfoot, or walk.
And this city sure as heck isn't built for walking.
If I live in Midnapore, and I want to go to the cheap movie theaters at Canyon Meadows, and I don't have access to a car, well, I might as well admit I can't get there. Transit is now totally focused on the Train, so I would have to walk way out of my way to get to the train station, go one stop, then walk all the way back. I can see the place I want to go, but I can't get there. At one time there was a fallen tree across Fish Creek, but they tore that one down, so now if I was walking, I would have to go through Parkland, or way on the other side of Macleod trail, cross, then head back. What should be a 10 min walk has turned into a 45 min to an hour ordeal. One other option is to cross on the shoulder of Macleod. I tried that once, and took my life into my own hands. I wouldn't recommend an athiest take that route, as divine intervention is practically a requirement. When they were widening the Bridge over Fish Creek, I thought that this would be the perfect time to add a crosswalk. No dice.
It seems City Planners figure you need to buy a car in order to be important enough to consider your transportation needs. That or work downtown.
Anyone running for office should consider ensuring that everywhere in the city should be accessible by foot. No exceptions.
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