“River Crossing is where the city meets the North Saskatchewan River at the heart of Edmonton. On both banks of the river connected by the impressive Walterdale Bridge, and on the water -- this is River Crossing.” The Rossdale Transportation Network project, identified in the River Crossing Business Plan (RCBP), aims to enhance public spaces and design […]
Morgan Glasgow is the Supervisor of Traffic Signal Systems for the City of Winnipeg. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with his M.Sc. in 2016 and has been at the City ever since. In his current role, he manages the design of signal timings and the construction of traffic signal cabinet assemblies. Steven Florko […]
Rapid Implementation of Bikeways Presented by Brent McMurtry, P.Eng and PJ Bell, RPP MCIP (both with Urban Systems) Over the past several years, cities across Canada and throughout the world have increasingly shifted their approach to delivering bikeways by following a rapid implementation or quick build approach. This approach enables the delivery of safe and comfortable […]
Seasonal Patio Program Prior to 2020, there were a half dozen restaurants in Calgary that built boardwalks and street patios during the summer months. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and indoor dining was limited, over 200 restaurants built expanded seasonal patios. Many restaurants communicated the seasonal patios provided a benefit to their business and to […]
Gender has recently been emphasized as an issue to be featured on the agenda of sustainable and inclusive public transit planning practices. But, this knowledge mobilization study led by the University of Alberta researchers revealed that transport planning and design have paid little attention to gender. This can be attributed to a lack of gender-specific […]
Victoria International Airport Runway 09-27 End Safety Area Presented by Joseph Chen, P.Eng PMP Director of Planning & Engineering, Victoria Airport Authority PRESENTER: As Director of Planning &Engineering Joseph is responsible for overseeing engineering projects spanning the planning, design, procurement, and execution phases. He received numerous professional Engineering Association awards for both the Calgary International […]
Itinerary 11:30am - Doors Open, Networking 12:00pm - Welcome, Lunch, Quiz on the Big Screen with Prizes! 12:25pm - 2023 Ata M. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation to Sharon Lewinson 12:40pm - Presentation - Bank Street Canal Bridge Improvements: Lessons Learned by Andrew Arsenault (City of Ottawa) and Shawn Smith (WSP) 1:00pm - Closing and Bank […]
Since 2001 the City of Edmonton has been exploring options for the upgrade of Terwillegar Drive between Anthony Henday Drive and Whitemud Drive to accommodate evolving traffic demands along the corridor. In 2018, the original vision of a six-lane freeway complete with interchanges was recognized to incorporate several elements that were no longer consistent with […]
ITE Manitoba will be hosting a luncheon and mock Traffic Bowl on Friday May 26, 2023 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM (CDT), in advance of the ITE Canada/CARSP 2023 Joint Conference. Location: Winnipeg Winter Club, 200 River Ave, Riverview Room (second floor) Cost: $32 regular, $16 students Registration page: TBD This luncheon will feature a […]
How Community Values Influence Transit Network Design – Coverage vs. Ridership Transit agencies are often tasked with two goals: attracting customers (ridership) and ensuring that service available to as many people as possible regardless if they will use it (coverage). Both are important but result in contradictory pressures for network design, particularly in how an […]
