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The War Against Car Culture

Calgarians, and Canadians have an addiction to cars. Our city was designed around using cars for everything - getting to work, shopping, recreation - everything! Thankfully, there is a movement growing to reduce the use of SOV's and this blog will document the slow demise of the SOV and the positive changes that are on the horizon.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Calgary's West LRT Expansion Announcement

"CALGARY- Calgary’s mayor officially launched the 37-month construction project to complete the West LRT leg, announcing Thursday that the line open for service at 5 a.m. on December 10, 2012.

Quebec-based engineering giant SNC Lavalin has been hired to build the stations, tracks and associated facilities.

The firm comes with impressive qualifications. It recently completed the Vancouver’s light-rail Canada Line on time and on budget."...

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  • ▼  2009 (33)
    • ►  November (3)
      • BIXI Coming to Toronto in 2010? When will Calgary...
      • Study Shows Roads are Safer For Cycling than Sidew...
      • Walking/Cycling is a Great Alternative Way to Get ...
    • ▼  October (6)
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      • Calgary's West LRT Expansion Announcement
      • Montreal'rs Are Riding Bikes With Their Kids More
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      • Walking/Biking To School is Good For Children
      • RIDING BIKES IS SAFE! FO REAL!
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      • Car Interior Air Quality Will Kill You!
      • URBAN VS. SUBURBAN?
      • Calgary's First "Ciclovia" Style Event
      • Calgary Changes Some Parking By-Laws
    • ►  July (3)
      • Carmageddon Averted
      • New Calgary Pathway Project Announced
      • Calgary's SW Section of Ring Road is Dead
    • ►  June (8)
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      • Amsterdam: More Trips by Bike than by Car
      • A CITY MADE FOR CYCLISTS (hint, its in Europe)
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      • Vancouver Car-Free Sundays
      • Object of desire or necessary evil?
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      • David Byrne is a Bike Warrior
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      • 2009 Toronto Bike Summit
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      • Calgary On the Right Track
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