Today’s Blog; is a rant – I guess. On one of the blogs I subscribe to, they mentioned my name and traffic. Therefore, I will adhere to the statement, so I can live up to its accuracy.
Is traffic really an issue in Ward 4? Some residents seem to believe a large part of their traffic issues are the “Car Traps” (Why do some people call them Bus Traps?) if you live on the other side of the Car Trap at the top of Centre Street, or are separated from your friends in North Haven by another, consider this; the Car Trap’s sole purpose is to prevent traffic from short cutting through neighborhoods in which they are built. I am sure that even the people coming from the North to their Centre Street home, really do not mind them.
It’s all in Interest of time.
It seems that any time someone is late for an appointment; their reasoning is that traffic was murder. In this city, East/West commuting is a nightmare especially during the proverbial rush hour. Also during these pre-defined times, we have Deerfoot Trail. It has short merge lanes, and longer exit lineups. This makes it a “Gauntlet”. Why does this city need to put signs up that say in times of congestion, please be courteous. I guess if it wasn’t there, people would never get from Deerfoot to Blackfoot. Everyone is in a hurry, and I know time is always a factor. I leave for work at 6:30-7:00 and it takes 20 minutes to drive downtown. If I leave at 7:15 – commuterville kicks in, and I am not there until 8:00. Try this one day – leave for work 15 minutes earlier. You may be surprised…
As everyone in this city is in a hurry, I am sorry. I am the old clunker van in front of you, doing the speed limit, because I am not late. Now occasionally, when I find myself late, it is no reason for me to take my mistake out on the drivers around me.
I am a firm believer that Traffic Lights are for cars, and Crosswalk signals are for pedestrians. Now with that in mind, the road would be a safer place, and in downtown Calgary, people would be allowed to turn when given permission to do so by stopping the Pedestrians. You all know how that is done. The light changes from a white stick man to a RED FLASHING HAND. The pedestrian is watching the traffic signals instead, hence, do not obey the sign.. Bikers on the other hand, are apt to be both. They have the same rights as a driver to the road, they can ride on green, stop on red, etc. Except of course when they decide being a pedestrian is faster. Unfortunately, when they are on the sidewalk, they aren’t walking their bikes.
Traffic in Ward 4 – I am sure Country Hills Boulevard, one day, will not have construction somewhere. I am confident that the Shaganappi Interchange on Stoney trail could be complete by the fall. I believe that for the most part, transit works (I’ll talk about that one later). The car traps will most likely be there to stay. But, if you want to see the lions jump – let’s propose a tunnel through Nose Hill – I only suggest that, as Edgemont is now Part of Ward 4… My babysitters always seemed to live in Edgemont – It would just make it so much easier for me to get over to visit the constituents. I am of course kidding... But that Airport Tunnel – Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and I hope by November it’s not too late.
Drive safe, walk cautious, and always be aware of your surroundings… Until next time.
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