The new Noise Snares are being deployed today. The mobile device acts like a radar gun which officers use in unmarked vehicles measuring vehicles emitting noise that measures over 96 decibels. Find out more about this and the fines…
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City of Calgary Bylaw officers laundch Noise Snare today
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012John Laurie BV/Shapganappi Trail Intersection Improvement
Friday, December 16th, 2011This instersection currently experiences significant a.m. and p.m. peak period congestion that is complicated by the physical arrangement of the northbound/southbound lanes on Shaganappi Trail. Although the intersection is a candidate for interchange construction, it is not part of the current ten year stategic plan. As such, a smaller investment at this time, to improve the intersection will effectively extend the life of hte intersection while providing additional benefits to Calgary drivers. (Barbs note: You know what this means- the future plans of a long needed interchage will be pushed back even further!) The project is currently having supplies delivered to the site and work will commence spring 2012. The Link to the diagram shows Shaganappi Trail widened to three lanes in both directions and both turn lanes will be dual turns and lengthened. You will also see an earlier exit ramp from Northbound Shag to East bound John Laurie.
City Snow Route Parking Ban to be lifted as of 6:00 pm this evening.
Monday, December 5th, 2011This is according to a news bulletin released by QR77. The City of Calgary Website does not yet confirm this- however the city website has been slow to update- even with the initial announcement of the Snow Route Parking Ban on Sunday at 2:00.
Council approves 6% property tax hike for next year
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011After seven days of deliberations, City Council has finally approved it’s operating budjet for next year. The vote was 13-2 in favour of a 6 per cent property tax hike.
City of Calgary Trying Out Rubber Sidwalks
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010Rubber sidewalks are being tested in three locations around Calgary. The sidewalks give the appearance of stamped concrete without the expense or inevitable cracking associated with real concrete.
The City will monitor this pilot and encourages feeback via 3-1-1 from citizens who use the pathway. It is expected the new sidewalk will direct water into soil which reduces water run-off in storm drains and absorb sound, reducing decibel levels of foot and wheeled traffic.
“The anticipated environmental benefits are that it saves the urban forest by eliminating the need for tree removal due to root issues and because it is made with recycled tires diverts this rubber from landfill sites,” says Blanka Bracic a transportation engineer with The City.
The cost for the rubber sidewalk is about the same to construct and install as concrete sidewalks but slightly more expensive than asphalt. The life-cycle cost for the rubber sidewalk should be less than the other two materials.
“Most of the rubber materials are salvageable and can be reused after utility cuts or other repairs,” says Bracic.
Currently the sidewalks are in three locations across Calgary:
1. Charleswood Drive, Crowchild Trail to Capri Avenue N.W. – multi-use pathway
2. 85th Avenue at 24th Street S.E. – bus pad
3. Kensington commercial area – sidewalk replacement
Calgary is not the only city to try this recycled product. Vancouver has been using the rubber sidewalks in target areas since 2008 and various cities throughout the United States for almost 10 years.
The pilot will run through the winter months, if you have any questions or comments please visits calgary.ca/roads or call 3-1-1.