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Pavement Patching on 9 Street S.W. to Begin Sept. 10
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Commercial Vehicle Inspections help make Highways Safer
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers are ramping up inspections and increasing awareness of brake safety during international Brake Safety Week. Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers help ensure Alberta’s big rigs, buses and other commercial vehicles are fit for the highways. Officers will check for compliance with provincial regulations and collect inspection data. When a vehicle or…
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Calgary Region Transit gets $187 million GreenTRIP Boost
Grants to regional municipalities support new bus rapid transit, LRT upgrades, and the purchase of new buses and transit facilities. The Alberta government’s commitment to accessible, rider-friendly public transit includes support for: Calgary’s 17 Avenue Southeast Transitway and Southwest Transitway: bus-only lanes or roads, LRT electrical upgrades, and North and South Crosstown Bus Rapid Transit…
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Town of Turner Valley: Decalta Road Construction
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Walk This Way Program Champions Pedestrian Safety
Be A.W.A.R.E as children head back-to-school TORONTO – With children getting ready to head back to school this September, Parachute and FedEx Express Canada are launching the Walk This Way program to keep our children safe. For over 15 years, Parachute and FedEx Express Canada have been delivering Walk This Way, a national awareness campaign…
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GreenTRIP Round Two Starts its Journey in St. Albert
$30 million in grants will support purchase of clean running buses and new regional smart fare technology. Transportation Minister Brian Mason hopped aboard a St. Albert Transit commuter bus as he announced new GreenTRIP funding would support the purchase of four electric buses in St. Albert as well as the development of regional smart fare…
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Major Construction around Calgary this Holiday Weekend
With the shorter days and colder weather, The City of Calgary and its contracted partners continue working away at major projects. During the holiday weekend, there are a number of major closures that will affect your commute. Please be advised that weather can also cause delays to these projects. Crowchild Trail / Flanders Avenue…
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On the Road, Distractions can be Deadly
Alberta’s Office of Traffic Safety urges young drivers to focus on the road, and only the road, when driving. Between 2009 and 2013, 206 drivers aged 14 to 24 were killed and 12,421 were injured in collisions. Although young drivers represent 14 per cent of the province’s licensed drivers, they account for more than 20 per…
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City to Replace School Zones with Playground Zones
Starting this week, The City of Calgary will be making all school zones into playground zones to help increase safety for children as they head back to school. “By getting rid of school zones and setting straight forward and consistent playground zone hours, we will enhance safety for both pedestrians and motorists,” says Ravi…
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Tour of Alberta will Cause Temporary Road Closures
Motorists are advised to keep Tour of Alberta highway closures in mind when travelling Labour Day weekend. Sections of highway and other roadways will close temporarily to accommodate the passage of cyclists and their entourages between September 2 and 7. Motorists can expect delays and may wish to use alternative routes. Detailed highway road closure…
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Caring For Your Car in Summer
Before hitting the road this summer, you can take several simple precautions to keep your family safe and save money at the pump. Extreme heat and long drives can be tough on cars. Cracked hoses, leaky radiators, under inflated tires and dirty filters can significantly lower your fuel efficiency, or worse, lead to a…
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City of Calgary: Cycle Track Safety Tips
The cycle track network has been officially open for seven weeks. During that time, thousands of people have been giving it a try. The average 16-hour weekday count shows that we have approximately 1,130 bicycle trips on 8 Avenue, 1,060 bicycle trips on 12 Avenue and 1,500 bicycle trips on 5 Street. Whether you are…
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Don’t Make a Splash – Keep your Wheels out of the Water
As Albertans head into a long weekend, they are being reminded to keep their wheels out of the water. Driving in natural waterbodies such as lakes, streams and rivers is against the law, adds undue stress to fish and the environment, and could lead to hefty fines. With an unseasonably dry, warm summer and low river…
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Coming August Long Weekend: A time to drive safely
The RCMP urges motorists to exercise more care and caution on the roads as the August long weekend approaches. Alberta’s roads and highways will see an influx in the number of vehicles as people head out to their various activities and events this long weekend. In addition, the warmer weather means more campers, trailers,…
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Know the Risks before Participating in Ride Sharing Services
Alberta’s Superintendent of Insurance has issued an advisory notice on ride sharing services and the insurance risk they currently pose to Albertans. The Superintendent’s office recently reviewed Uber’s insurance policies and found significant issues with regulatory compliance. Albertans are at risk of not having access to insurance protection and accident benefits under Alberta law if…
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