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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]