I work for Mayor Nenshi, ask me anything!

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by longsuffering

Any update on reconstruction of the suspension bridges over the Elbow river (Sandy Beach +)?

They're putting together a public consultation program and figuring out some of the basic design parameters that will be required due to newer codes and ensuring they'll be more flood resilient. It'll be at least a year before they're up and running again.

[surferguy]

Originally Posted by Bunk

They're putting together a public consultation program and figuring out some of the basic design parameters that will be required due to newer codes and ensuring they'll be more flood resilient. It'll be at least a year before they're up and running again.

a big part of me wants them all designed by calatrava.

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by surferguy

a big part of me wants them all designed by calatrava.

First thing that came to mind for me when I read your post:


Then I imagined all the salt pouring out of the eyes of butthurt Calgarians, and it was glorious.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Mazrim

First thing that came to mind for me when I read your post:


Then I imagined all the salt pouring out of the eyes of butthurt Calgarians, and it was glorious.

I can't imagine there are any Peace Bridge detractors now, only the most hardened hater would still be mad at it. The thing is one of the most beautiful things in Calgary and it's a massive success in terms of usage. It draws people in, it's a magnet for pedestrians and cyclists.

[Knut]

chinese finger trap... rabble rabble

[Julio]

Originally Posted by Bunk

Parkdale Drive? Do you mean Parkdale Blvd or 29th st? Can you be more specific with the location?

I believe Jedi Ninja is referring to the couple of km along the north side of the Bow west of Crowchild as it curves to the west after curing north directly west of Crowchild. The trail (once there is room along the river) branches off into a ped path and a cycle path. The ped path has been ripped up, and is now being relaid.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

I can't imagine there are any Peace Bridge detractors now, only the most hardened hater would still be mad at it. The thing is one of the most beautiful things in Calgary and it's a massive success in terms of usage. It draws people in, it's a magnet for pedestrians and cyclists.

Haha, every time I hear about how popular it is or drive by and see how awesome it looks, it reminds me of the day it opened and that dude was sitting up in his office, giving CP a realtime, hour to hour update on the bridge's failure on that frigid day. Just pure awesomeness.

"Well, just looked out my window and there appears to be 4 people on it, at this rate it will be the biggest waste of money this city has ever seen."

[Jedi Ninja]

Originally Posted by Julio

I believe Jedi Ninja is referring to the couple of km along the north side of the Bow west of Crowchild as it curves to the west after curing north directly west of Crowchild. The trail (once there is room along the river) branches off into a ped path and a cycle path. The ped path has been ripped up, and is now being relaid.

Yah, that's the piece I'm talking about... but what's done is done, I guess.

I'll put a plug in for getting a temporary culvert 'n gravel bridge put in place at Beaverdam flats, though. All of these rant threads about bad bicyclists, dog attacks, and hobos, are making me nostalgiac for my favourite route.

[Knut]

Is the road construction on Mount Royal gate and Richard road going to be ready for the start of the university semester ?

It is already a huge mess. With only one lane in all directions and staff going back.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Is the 36th Street NE widening and reconstruction still on schedule to open soon? It was originally mid August, and we are getting close to that.

Should be by end of next week.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by Julio

I believe Jedi Ninja is referring to the couple of km along the north side of the Bow west of Crowchild as it curves to the west after curing north directly west of Crowchild. The trail (once there is room along the river) branches off into a ped path and a cycle path. The ped path has been ripped up, and is now being relaid.

Hmmmm, not sure. There was a fair amount of erosion in that area, likely flood related.

[Madman]

When is CFD Station #41 scheduled to open?

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by Madman

When is CFD Station #41 scheduled to open?

The one in Seton? I think December.

[WhiteTiger]

Originally Posted by Bunk

They're putting together a public consultation program and figuring out some of the basic design parameters that will be required due to newer codes and ensuring they'll be more flood resilient. It'll be at least a year before they're up and running again.

Oof, that's hard to hear, but understandable. I always enjoyed swapping sides with the paths beside and the bridges over the river when I was using the cycle paths. Miss the bridges, their 'old' look. Went by the one in Sandy park the other day figuring that they would have been 'mauled', and it sure looked like it did.

[You Need a Thneed]

I've sent in a 311 request twice already about this one:

The Peigan Tr/52nd street intersection needs a retiming (at least temporarily) Going westbound on Peigan, the light is only green for about 11-12 seconds, and with heavy truck traffic, there is basically no time of day where it's less than a 4-5 light wait. Meanwhile, for most of the day, there are only a couple of cars waiting for each of the other directions by the time their lights turn green.

Also, is what is the schedule for the completion of the work at the intersection? It doesn't look like anything has been done for the last few weeks, and I hope they are trying to get it completed before snow and cold.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by Hesla

Is the road construction on Mount Royal gate and Richard road going to be ready for the start of the university semester ?

It is already a huge mess. With only one lane in all directions and staff going back.

Unfortunately, looks like the End of September is the target.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by flameswin

Haha, every time I hear about how popular it is or drive by and see how awesome it looks, it reminds me of the day it opened and that dude was sitting up in his office, giving CP a realtime, hour to hour update on the bridge's failure on that frigid day. Just pure awesomeness.

"Well, just looked out my window and there appears to be 4 people on it, at this rate it will be the biggest waste of money this city has ever seen."

Well to be fair, and since this is the Nenshi thread and it's always bugged me... Nenshi did have some pretty silly comments about the Peace Bridge post-build.

[Knut]

Originally Posted by Bunk

Unfortunately, looks like the End of September is the target.

Well... guess i am doing the old Glenmore loop da loop, at 37th, onto Eastbound Glenmore everyday.

[WhiteTiger]

Hey, Bunk...

Originally Posted by Bunk

They're putting together a public consultation program and figuring out some of the basic design parameters that will be required due to newer codes and ensuring they'll be more flood resilient. It'll be at least a year before they're up and running again.

Any more info on this? I mentioned it to a friend of mine, and she's very interested in submitting some designs. I realize that you said they were putting the program together, but any more info on it or who she should be in touch with (or even where she should keep an eye out for announcements)

[Nehkara]

I'm not sure if anyone has noticed... but tons of street lights are not working around the city. Is this because the city workers are too busy with flood recovery to replace them, or is there another reason?