The International Avenue BRZ is hosting a Free Slow-Ride Bike Event (Tour de Purple 2) this coming Sunday 11:00-14:00 hrs (meet up at Unity Park near Jus Fruit Oishidesu at 3111B 17 Av SE). Details about the event, including registration, can be found via the link below. https://www.facebook.com/events/318567259483705/ If you are not comfortable registering with […]
Safety First - A new paradigm in the development of Lethbridge Transportation Master Plan Ahmed Ali and Raheem Dilgir -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abstract City of Lethbridge is in the process of completing its first Transportation Safety Plan (TSP) as a component of its next Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The TMP is fundamental in establishing projects for the […]
Come learn about the new plan for twinning and freeway-ifying Highway 3 through Crowsnest Pass in southwestern Alberta! This planning study presented many design challenges: rugged terrain, rail tracks, major pipelines, abandoned mines, and a massive field of historic boulders. The recommended plan features roundabouts, wildlife underpasses, lots of cable barrier, and an interim divided […]
December Year-End Gala Event: Together We Are Stronger Key Takeaways from 2020 for the workplace (panel discussion)2020 has taught us many things, personally and professionally. It especially brought us awareness on being cognizant about diversity and inclusiveness at workplace. We will have a panel discussion with some folks who are torch bearers leading the diversity and […]
2020 Year-in-review and 2021 Transportation Innovations and Opportunities Troy McLeod is a professional engineer and currently the Director of Roads for the City of Calgary. Troy began his career with the City of Calgary in 1995 after graduating from the University of Calgary as a Civil Engineer. Over the years, he has worked in several […]
Guest presenters: Regional Transportation Planning - HDR The continued growth of urban areas throughout North America has created the need for new planning techniques to coordinate across traditional municipal boundaries. A regional perspective is often needed understand the major issues and opportunities that our cities face, and to identify the best way forward. When successfully […]
Evolution of Valley Metro's Light Rail System in Phoenix, Arizona by Valley Metro Presentation Overview Valley Metro opened a 20-mile starter light rail line in 2008,and have since expanded it another 8 miles. There are currently 4 construction projects underway to add two light rail extensions, build the region’s first streetcar, and expand the Operations […]
About Regina Bypass: Opened in 2019, the Regina Bypass is the largest transportation infrastructure project in Saskatchewan’s history. The $1.88-billion project was a P3 between the provincial Ministry of Highways, SaskBuilds and Regina Bypass Partners, a consortium comprising Graham, Parsons, Connor, Clark & Lunn and Vinci Concessions. Parsons was the Lead Designer on the project […]
Design Safe and Efficient Public Transit System in Response to COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the global community in almost every aspect of society. These impacts have led to continued struggles for organizations and industries to adapt to the new reality imposed on them by the pandemic. A common symptom among industries like […]
The City of Calgary (The City) and Alberta Transportation (AT) have been working together to study Deerfoot Trail, approximately 35 kilometers of provincial highway, which includes 18 existing interchanges and one future interchange at 128 Avenue NE between the Stoney Trail interchanges in the north and south. Deerfoot Trail is Calgary's oldest freeway, and the […]
A webinar in coordination with the ITE Urban Goods Movement Committee Over the last decade, three initiatives have been simultaneously evolving on urban streets: • widespread implementation of Complete Streets improvements to better accommodate bicycle, pedestrian, and public transit uses; • rapid growth of on-demand passenger transportation services; and • rapid growth in e-commerce, including […]
Tony Churchill will be presenting on the City's 40 km/h speed limit implementation. Tony Churchill is a Senior Traffic Engineer with the City of Calgary and Currently the Leader of Traffic Control and Parking. He obtained a civil engineering technical diploma from SAIT Polytechnic prior to studying at the University of Calgary where he completed BSc. […]
This month, we will be exploring interdisciplinary perspectives on the importance of customization and non-standard treatments in street design and construction to achieve unique project objectives in an urban context. We are joined by guests from the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation, The City of Lethbridge, and The City of Calgary who will share their experience, […]
Alberta Transportation has a reputation for being very rigid and conservative in our standards and approvals. In this presentation, I will provide examples in and around Calgary where we have shown a willingness to consider or implement improvements that are outside of our usual practice. They are not intended to set a precedent for use […]
December Year-End Event: Message from the Executive Committee President Election Results for Publicity Coordinator Christmas Trivia Gather Town Gala: Networking, Project Posters, Games, Drinks, Food .... Party On!
Speaker: Gayathri Shukla – Founder, Campfire Kinship Gayathri Shukla is a leadership, diversity and human-centred design expert. She is a Professional Engineer and holds an electrical engineering degree from the University of Calgary and an Executive MBA from Queens University. She founded Campfire Kinship, a company building inclusive cultures through story-based solutions. Her presentation, "The Art […]
Summary: The City of Calgary is excited to share work on a new kind of policy that is being tested call the Neighbourhood Streets Pilot Policy. The goal is to create streets where neighbours of all ages and abilities can connect and have access to safe, comfortable travel options. The new policy replaces Calgary’s 2003 Traffic […]
As our final virtual webinar for ITE Southern Alberta Section before returning to in-person meetings, we are pleased to welcome two guests from Boston, Massachusetts to share insights and recommendations for the future of multi-modal transportation planning in a post-pandemic world. Liza and Jason will share experiences from their work on unique multi-modal transportation plans […]
Topic name: City of Calgary Reorganization, CITE Updates and Reconnecting! Time: 11:30 am - Networking, 11:45am - Buffet, 12:15pm - Luncheon Speaker Description: Please join us at the Hilton Garden Inn in East Village to reconnect with your colleagues, enjoy a meal and network with peers! The luncheon will include a brief presentation by Ryan Vanderputten featuring two […]
Event Title: Protected Intersection Primer Date: April 28, 2022 Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm (MST) Location: Zoom Cost: Free for City of Calgary Employees, $15 for everyone else Event Description: Protected intersection design is on the rise in North America. Cities like Calgary, Canmore, Ottawa and Toronto are realizing a number of redesigned intersections that result in increased safety and comfort for […]
