Ring Road To Nowhere

[Acey]

Yeah they're restricting that movement for the sake of overall efficiency so you can't go south on Shawville from 162 Ave if you've exited from SB Macleod. You'll have to go down the braided ramp and get to it from the south side or do a U-turn somewhere on Shawville north of 162. That's part of the the new philosophy for "communist" interchange design I like to call it... penalize a few for the benefit of many. The Deerfoot/22X complex is a great example with so many people freaking out because of the restrictions but it flows beautifully at all hours of the day every day of the week.

[Resolute 14]

Yup. Looks like they are forcing you away from that left turn. Looks a lot like the blocked off turn when entering the Signal Hill centre from SB Sarcee.

Good.

[Acey]

Could also just take that exit a bit further up that connects to Shawville between Superstore and the theatre but this won't be quicker at peak hours.

[ken0042]

I like how the video shows a vehicle blowing a red light at 2:40. Very realistic.

[polak]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Yup. Looks like they are forcing you away from that left turn. Looks a lot like the blocked off turn when entering the Signal Hill centre from SB Sarcee.

Good.

I'm all for anything that eliminates the morons yielding when they have their own lane!!!! That has to be the worst spot in the city for it because so many people want to get from SB Macleod on to SB Shawville.

I don't see the big deal though? It's like a 2 minute detour to go around the back of Home Depot and get to that side from there.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Acey

Could also just take that exit a bit further up that connects to Shawville between Superstore and the theatre but this won't be quicker at peak hours.

No it's terrible. It definitely doesn't work. Everyone should stick to the overpass and 162nd and avoid this .

[polak]

Originally Posted by Slava

No it's terrible. It definitely doesn't work. Everyone should stick to the overpass and 162nd and avoid this .

Hahaha.

I take it to the d-bag level.

I need to get from SB Macleod to WB 22x, and during rush hour the 162nd intersection is a disaster so I go into that exit lane to Superstore and drive and then if I see an opening on Macleod, I cut back in and then I do the same with the exit lane on to WB 162nd. If I see an opening, I cut back in.

It literally saves me around 10 minutes of waiting and if I can't find a space to cut back in (rare) I just take Shawville Blvd and carry on my way.

It's great. Highly recommended.

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by Acey

Yeah they're restricting that movement for the sake of overall efficiency so you can't go south on Shawville from 162 Ave if you've exited from SB Macleod. You'll have to go down the braided ramp and get to it from the south side or do a U-turn somewhere on Shawville north of 162.

You'll have the following options if you're on SB Macleod to get to the shopping area:
- Exit at Shawnessy/Midlake interchange, take Shawville South
- Exit at Superstore, take Shawville South
- Use the new basketweave to get to Shawville
- Take 162 West, go past the Shawville intersection, turn left at the new dual left at Shawville Way (right before the train crossing) and you'll be right behind the shopping area.

[Acey]

Without being overly familiar with the volume down there at various times, the basketweave seems ideal.

[GGG]

Originally Posted by Mazrim

You'll have the following options if you're on SB Macleod to get to the shopping area:
- Exit at Shawnessy/Midlake interchange, take Shawville South
- Exit at Superstore, take Shawville South
- Use the new basketweave to get to Shawville
- Take 162 West, go past the Shawville intersection, turn left at the new dual left at Shawville Way (right before the train crossing) and you'll be right behind the shopping area.

The last method is actually faster if it's busy and you aren't going to co-op. Only foolish people make that Southbound McLeod to south bound shaw maneuver.

[Acey]

First stage is to build the basketweave bridge and the WB bridge which is the southern of the two bridges carrying 162 Ave cause it's swapped. The EB bridge will be right overhead where the current intersection is.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by polak

Hahaha.

I take it to the d-bag level.

I need to get from SB Macleod to WB 22x, and during rush hour the 162nd intersection is a disaster so I go into that exit lane to Superstore and drive and then if I see an opening on Macleod, I cut back in and then I do the same with the exit lane on to WB 162nd. If I see an opening, I cut back in.

It literally saves me around 10 minutes of waiting and if I can't find a space to cut back in (rare) I just take Shawville Blvd and carry on my way.

It's great. Highly recommended.

<3

d-bag mode goes like this: accelerate -> left signal -> pull into small gap -> merge left -> brake hard -> wave to the person you just cut off (that makes it ok).

50% of the time it works every time.

[#-3]

Originally Posted by temple5

? You have to signal at all times in a traffic circle, otherwise who does anyone know your intention and when to yield or not. You keep your left signal on until you want to exit then you turn your right signal on, its not that difficult

You don't need to signal your intention in a traffic circle because if your not in the circle you yield and if your in the circle you have the right of way. And you never ever change lanes in the circle.

There is no reason to signal in a traffic circle, and as I said it is pretty much impossible to effectively signal while turning.

[Acey]

Originally Posted by #-3

There is no reason to signal in a traffic circle, and as I said it is pretty much impossible to effectively signal while turning.

Alberta Driver's Handbook

Drivers entering the circular intersection must yield to drivers already in the circle. Once in the circle, drivers must activate the right signal when preparing to exit.

Drivers using the left lane to enter the circle must do so when it is safe and stay in the left lane while in the circle/roundabout. They must exit using the left lane. Drivers planning to travel past the first exit should use the left lane to enter and exit.

While in the circle, the driver on the right must yield to the driver on the left. Activate the right signal when preparing to exit. Use caution when exiting and crossing through the right (outside) lane.

https://www.transportation.alberta.ca/1994.htm

[stampsx2]

Looks like the deadline set by the federal government for the sw ringroad to be built and operational is may 2022.

http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-...-tina-resident

[CaptainYooh]

I am 99% sure that NDP will build the SW ring by the deadline. This is one huge infrastructure project that is practically falling onto their lap. They don't need to decide anything controversial (done), design anything controversial (almost done) or spend anything controversial (budget should only improve if the economy continues to decline). Just do it and it will be most universally supported by businesses, industry and the general population save for a couple of NIMBY groups in the nearby areas.

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by polak

Hahaha.

I take it to the d-bag level.

I need to get from SB Macleod to WB 22x, and during rush hour the 162nd intersection is a disaster so I go into that exit lane to Superstore and drive and then if I see an opening on Macleod, I cut back in and then I do the same with the exit lane on to WB 162nd. If I see an opening, I cut back in.

It literally saves me around 10 minutes of waiting and if I can't find a space to cut back in (rare) I just take Shawville Blvd and carry on my way.

It's great. Highly recommended.

As someone who drives Macleod Trail South at this same spot: F*@# you. You are part of the problem and are contributing to drivers not wanting to let people in on legitimately timed lane changes with proper signaling. People like you essentially cut other drivers off that creates mini gaps in the traffic that lets people exiting Superstore onto southbound Macleod trail think they can probably make a 5 lane change to the left and results in more near misses than you realize.

[RedMileDJ]

nm

[Resolute 14]

Polak sounds like the type of jerk that grinds everybody's gears.

The only thing you pray with a driver like that is, when the inevitable happens, he doesn't needlessly injure or kill someone else.

[BigNumbers]

It also explains why the guy's car is so beat up - guys who drive like Polak always tend to have nicked up, beat cars with busted windscreens and torn bumpers.