City/LRT News

West LRT Update

Sep 3rd, 2010 | By Smith, Michael (Staff) | Category: City/LRT News

Check out this West LRT Update from the City of Calgary for September Status Report – September -2010



Road closures and lane restrictions

May 12th, 2010 | By Smith, Michael (Staff) | Category: City/LRT News

On Wednesday, May 12, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., eastbound 17 Avenue S.W. will be reduced to two lanes between Simcoe Boulevard and Sirocco Drive. This lane reduction is necessary to accommodate survey work. From 7 a.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2010, to 5 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2010, northbound 69 Street S.W. will [...]



Strathcona Noise Barrier Construction Update

May 5th, 2010 | By Smith, Michael (Staff) | Category: City/LRT News

The City of Calgary will start the construction of the Noise barrier wall on the west side of Strathcona Blvd. early June . CFC will also complete the remaining  section of wall on the NE corner of Strathcona Blvd. SW  and Strathcona DR SW in June.



2010 Mayor’s Environment Expo

May 4th, 2010 | By Smith, Michael (Staff) | Category: City/LRT News

2010 Mayor’s Environment Expo Step Up to Green, Step Into your Community June 1 – 3 Municipal Building Atrium 40,000 kids and growing. 60 exhibits on eco-action in Calgary. The Mayor’s Environment Expo is about educating Calgary’s youth in environmental stewardship. The City of Calgary, local businesses and Calgary schools come together to celebrate environmental [...]



Msg from Ald Connelly: Residential Parking Zone (RPZ)

Apr 16th, 2010 | By Smith, Michael (Staff) | Category: City/LRT News

Hello all, I want to update you on the Residential Parking Zones that have been created adjacent to the future West LRT line. On Monday, Council approved a recommendation that new RPZs be created for the Ward 6 communities of Aspen, Christie, Signal Hill, a portion of Strathcona, Westgate, Rosscarrock, Glendale, a portion of Glenbrook, [...]



RBC announces $50,000 donation to Westside Recreation Centre

Mar 31st, 2010 | By Smith, Michael (Staff) | Category: City/LRT News

 Calgary, AB (March 31, 2010) – To commemorate the grand opening of the Aspen Landing and Signal Hill branches, RBC today announced a donation of $50,000 to the Westside Recreation Centre.    The donation to the Afterschool Homework program will position young people for success while supporting healthy adolescent development. “RBC is committed to building stronger [...]



Postponed – 37th Street S.W. Lane reductions for West LRT

Mar 31st, 2010 | By Smith, Michael (Staff) | Category: City/LRT News

The following lane closure has been postponed indefinitely: “Beginning 9 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2010, 37th Street, just north of 17th Avenue S.W. will be reduced to one lane in both directions for approximately two weeks. The southbound to eastbound movement from 37th Street to 17th Avenue S.W. will not be permitted during this [...]



Lane Reductions and Traffic Alerts

Mar 26th, 2010 | By Smith, Michael (Staff) | Category: City/LRT News

Lane reductions on Eastbound 9 Ave SW between 14 Street SW and 11 Street starting at 10 am on April 1 and ending at 6 am on April 5; Starting April 5, Westbound Bow Trail between 24th Street and 33rd Street will be reduced to two lanes until fall 2011. Starting April 5, 37 Street [...]



Parks Foundation Calgary Perimeter Greenway, April 13th and 15th

Mar 26th, 2010 | By Smith, Michael (Staff) | Category: City/LRT News

The Parks Foundation Calgary is preparing a Master Plan for the Calgary Perimeter Greenway. The Greenway is generally located along the Transit Utility Corridor, also known as the ring road. The Calgary Perimeter Greenway is an iconic project.  More than 80 kilometres of pathways and green space will encompass the city’s outer reaches. When completed, [...]



West LRT Construction: Suggestions For Your Commute

Mar 10th, 2010 | By Smith, Michael (Staff) | Category: City/LRT News

With transportation projects, come severe traffic delays. Here are some suggestions on how to minimize the impact during your commute.