Data Driven Transit Service and Infrastructure Planning – Stantec Consulting Ltd. Tuesday September 8 – 12 PM to 1 PM Data is the new "water" or "gold" in a digital economy. In our years of practice using big data from smart phones, sensors, and Google APIs, we have come to appreciate the significant value it […]
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. […]
