^ Parking to take the train is probably due to inadequate transit options upstream of the train, plus a little bit of "rail bias" as well. That doesn't excuse illegal and stupid parking though. I'd be temped to call the parking authority if people are parked illegally and dangerously.
My sister-in-law drives from the far North to Huntington, where she parks residentally. Then she hops on the 301 or whatever it is and heads downtown. Obviously the place where she chose to live is problematic for transit, and it would probably take much longer to take transit the whole way. That's not how I'd like to commute, but a lot of Calgarians do it.
I live within walking distance (over 1 kilometre though, but I like walking) of the Tuscany station, and prior to it opening, residents were given the option to implement parking restrictions on their streets. We had the option, despite being way further than necessary, but our street didn't put in a request. Other streets did and got 2 hour zones, except by residential permit. That might be an option to explore as well if it is becoming a problem.
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