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Originally Posted by jsbertram
in theory highway traffic that is just passing through the city is supposed to be using the ring road now that it exists.
However since 16th is officially part of the Trans Canada Highway system, people will continue to use it. even if they're just passing through town.
Maybe we need to relocate Motel Village to an intersection of Stoney / 16th?
And discourage touristy & travellers businesses from locating on 16th?
Except Peters Drive-In. Gotta have a burger & shake (or two) on the way home after a weekend skiing.
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I wonder how much of the traffic on 16th ave originates in or is destined for Calgary? Probably at least 90%. I don't think the solution is outsourcing hotels to the edge of the city. Instead, a crosstown transit right of way connecting ValleyRidge-COP-Bowness-Montgomery-Foothills-McMahon-NorthHill-SAIT-CentreStreet-Renfrew-VistaHeights-PLC-52nd-68th could move 100x more people than a lane of traffic and free up room for emergency vehicles destined for the 3 major hospital enroute (ACH, Foothills, PLC). Such a right of way would also be useful for firetrucks at stations 15, 10, 7, 4, and 22. Transit times would be cut in half, and less car traffic could help businesses between Northhill and Deerfoot.
We are in agreement about Peter's Drive-In.