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[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Bunk

On 17th Avenue, there's 5 intersections (between about 4th street and 12th street) that are testing out new crosswalk marking materials (each intersection is using a different material - mostly epoxies) and a new, more visible and standardized design 'ladder' or 'zebra stripe' crosswalk (60cm line/60cm gap). Something I helped initiate since our crosswalks generally suck and disappear with regular paint after only about 5-6 months. I don't believe there's anything about it online about it.

You guys really need to set up a little section of the Calgary website for little pilot projects like this. Nothing big or crazy just basic information for whoever is interested in searching about it.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

You guys really need to set up a little section of the Calgary website for little pilot projects like this. Nothing big or crazy just basic information for whoever is interested in searching about it.

Here's a small blurb about it on Calgary.ca

just searched "crosswalk pilot" it was the first result

http://www.calgary.ca/Transportation...t-program.aspx

[Mazrim]

I've never had problems myself using the calgary.ca website search. Like Bunk said, just type in key words and it almost always spits out the thing you're looking for. "17th Avenue Crosswalk Pilot" also turned up the correct result on the first one.

[SeeGeeWhy]

Where can we find community census data/demographic statistics that is more up to date than 2005?

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by SeeGeeWhy

Where can we find community census data/demographic statistics that is more up to date than 2005?

http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks...usResults.aspx

For the last 4 years.

[SeeGeeWhy]

Originally Posted by Bunk

http://www.calgary.ca/CA/city-clerks...usResults.aspx

For the last 4 years.

Thanks Bunk! Anything with more detail on age brackets, household income and education levels?

[CaptainYooh]

Bunk, a few years ago, someone (I can't recall if it was Mac Logan or Owen Tobert), publicly presented budget numbers that would have been necessary to keep ALL streets in Calgary bare, including residential, based on the average annual snowfall. I remember, that the numbers were substantial but not outrageous; in that, comparatively, this was a sizable but not tremendous increase to the existing snow removal budget at that time. Do you have any information regarding this? The situation is getting totally out of control. Residential streets are becoming simply impassable in many locations unless you drive a tank. Seniors are staying at home and can't walk to buy groceries. I don't believe there will be any formidable opposition from Council members to increase the budget or re-adjust it towards better snow removal.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

Bunk, a few years ago, someone (I can't recall if it was Mac Logan or Owen Tobert), publicly presented budget numbers that would have been necessary to keep ALL streets in Calgary bare, including residential, based on the average annual snowfall. I remember, that the numbers were substantial but not outrageous; in that, comparatively, this was a sizable but not tremendous increase to the existing snow removal budget at that time. Do you have any information regarding this? The situation is getting totally out of control. Residential streets are becoming simply impassable in many locations unless you drive a tank. Seniors are staying at home and can't walk to buy groceries. I don't believe there will be any formidable opposition from Council members to increase the budget or re-adjust it towards better snow removal.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/ca...tml?id=9355203

[cam_wmh]

For those super cold days, I think I'd take the #3-- but find the schedule on the website is inaccurate. For the same reason I want to take CT, the weather also affects the buses being on time. (Granted it's only been a few times-- so may have missed it)

Where's the city at with gps/AVL on their fleet for the public to view?
Calgary Transit iPhone app?

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

For those super cold days, I think I'd take the #3-- but find the schedule on the website is inaccurate. For the same reason I want to take CT, the weather also affects the buses being on time. (Granted it's only been a few times-- so may have missed it)

Where's the city at with gps/AVL on their fleet for the public to view?
Calgary Transit iPhone app?

Should be complete this year. It'll develop a City app, but will also make all the data public so it's available for app developers as well. So we'll get a multitude of interfaces.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

Bunk, a few years ago, someone (I can't recall if it was Mac Logan or Owen Tobert), publicly presented budget numbers that would have been necessary to keep ALL streets in Calgary bare, including residential, based on the average annual snowfall. I remember, that the numbers were substantial but not outrageous; in that, comparatively, this was a sizable but not tremendous increase to the existing snow removal budget at that time. Do you have any information regarding this? The situation is getting totally out of control. Residential streets are becoming simply impassable in many locations unless you drive a tank. Seniors are staying at home and can't walk to buy groceries. I don't believe there will be any formidable opposition from Council members to increase the budget or re-adjust it towards better snow removal.

Hmmm, I don't recall such a number being put out there myself. Can't seem to find anything either. It's a question I'll ask.

[CaptainYooh]

This was definitely before your time. But not too long ago. 5 years or so ago, perhaps.

[PsYcNeT]

What are your feelings on this:

http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2014/...entre-liberal/

For months, I’ve heard murmurings from Conservatives, Liberals and others about a would-be challenger to Calgary-Centre MP Joan Crockatt: Chima Nkemdirim, the mayor’s chief of staff.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by PsYcNeT

What are your feelings on this:

http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2014/...entre-liberal/

Chima is an amazing Chief of Staff and boss. A truly brilliant political mind. He'll be great at whatever he decides to do - if he runs for anything, I'll be the first in line to help him.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Bunk

Should be complete this year. It'll develop a City app, but will also make all the data public so it's available for app developers as well. So we'll get a multitude of interfaces.

Awesome. Totally awesome.

[GirlySports]

Are the lights on Deerfoot always this dark?

This morning I drove to the airport and back and the lights are either not on or very faint. I had trouble seeing exit signs and lanes markings on Memorial and Deerfoot. Then driving back I passed police cars and ambulances as there was a serious 2 car accident. I drove quite carefully, barely 100 in the right lane.



Is it a 4:30am thing? A Saturday morning thing?

It was really dark!

[GGG]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

This was definitely before your time. But not too long ago. 5 years or so ago, perhaps.

I thought it was an additional 100ish dollars a household which doesn't sound like much but that's an interchange or peace bridge a year. And until all complainers have winter tires you don't commit that kind of money. Also you don't base budgets or decisions on peak snow years

[CaptainYooh]

I disagree. You always design any infrastructure (roads, pipe, electricity) to handle peak flows. Climate has changed, we see this almost every year now. Damages and inconveniences are both significant.

[para transit fellow]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Are the lights on Deerfoot always this dark?

This morning I drove to the airport and back and the lights are either not on or very faint. I had trouble seeing exit signs and lanes markings on Memorial and Deerfoot. Then driving back I passed police cars and ambulances as there was a serious 2 car accident. I drove quite carefully, barely 100 in the right lane.



Is it a 4:30am thing? A Saturday morning thing?

It was really dark!

I find poor lighting btw memorial and 16 ave. northbound as I drive to work.

been like that for a decade or so but I never get around to contacting carmacks

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Are the lights on Deerfoot always this dark?

This morning I drove to the airport and back and the lights are either not on or very faint. I had trouble seeing exit signs and lanes markings on Memorial and Deerfoot. Then driving back I passed police cars and ambulances as there was a serious 2 car accident. I drove quite carefully, barely 100 in the right lane.



Is it a 4:30am thing? A Saturday morning thing?

It was really dark!

Provincially operated and maintained. You'll see on memorial where it crosses over deerfoot where the faded lane markings are little signs on either end that say "deerfoot maintenance ends here" that's where it transitions to City responsibility.