Love the b-roll and especially your streetcar idea. Looking at the map, several points of conflict with automobiles would have to be eliminated to make it work. I would suggest closing most of the intersections completely, essentially resulting in the creation of culs-de-sac, but I would leave some of them open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic to keep open access across the tracks to the other side.
I'm not sure I share your optimism of Seton becoming a walker's paradise (and people ditching their cars) after the Green Line comes in. Those 6+ lanes everywhere would have to be reduced, and I just don't see that happening (taking away something people are used to having, similar to free parking) while the street grid is so disconnected between neighbourhoods (no road or pathway connections nor provisions from Mahogany to the north or east?)...unless maybe they fully decommission Deerfoot between the 201 Stoney junction in the south and Airport Trail in the north, reinforcing the location-based message that you should live close to the places you frequent most instead of moving to the other side of the city because it's easy to drive anywhere. I could also be severely biased as North Central Calgary is just so perfect except for density. The Heritage Dr Streetcar idea is neat...and would put us on the map for foamer tourists, haha.
You’re definitely right about those wide roads… and about North Central Calgary being nearly perfect! I was down in Seton a couple days ago and saw a little bike lane painted around the shopping area. It wasn’t very functional… was just paint… and wasn’t a pressing need in the area (basically a parking lot), but I thought it was nice to see all the same. What we really need is cycling infrastructure integrated into the whole of Seton - complete with Dutch style intersections!
@@humanecities For sure! Even though I'm hyper critical of Calgary's infrastructure, it remains better than anywhere I've lived in the States (Maryland, Deleware, Virginia, and Tennessee). So happy I live in a North American city that's somewhat on the right track!
To your end points, the means testing isn't actually necessary, and they ran those antiques with traffic 70 years ago, but yes, I share your optimism with integrating historical transit with museums as a means to start making it more prevalent
What I think would be ideal is using a replica streetcar, that’s been updated with modern technology and accessibility. I have another idea for special museum transit… but that’s for another video 😅
I see some of my own mannerisms and sayings in you. Like "I have 284 subscribers, people better show me some respect now." That's totally something I'd say. It's uncanny. 😂
Hmm. If they upgraded the Max Yellow BRT to a train it could be done. It already has it own seperated line for a good portion if its route Edit: just as I posted, that gave me the idea, Could most Calgary BRTs be upgraded to light rail trains? Some of them have grade separation already. Imagine if the city did incremental transit like this. Build BRT routes to generate demand and make it so it wouldn't cost much to upgrade
This is EXACTLY what I think should be done. Calgary Transit should add at least 1 MAX line a year. Then, whichever ones end up with the most ridership get slated for LRT conversion. I believe MAX Purple and the Teal (from Westbrook to MRU) are on the list, I believe.
Love the b-roll and especially your streetcar idea. Looking at the map, several points of conflict with automobiles would have to be eliminated to make it work. I would suggest closing most of the intersections completely, essentially resulting in the creation of culs-de-sac, but I would leave some of them open to pedestrian and bicycle traffic to keep open access across the tracks to the other side.
Thank you 🙏 Great insight! Whenever I’m down there, I think about this 😂
*takes a picture of a bear*: I'm somewhat of a photographer myself
Love this b-roll idea. Writer's block may have brought about a really great series!
🤣 And thank you! I’ll definitely make another! I have another 4500 clips to share!
you got NJB vibe. love it
Thank you 🙏
This is a great utilization of the footages and I love it😂
Thanks! I figured they ought to get used sometime 🤣
I'm not sure I share your optimism of Seton becoming a walker's paradise (and people ditching their cars) after the Green Line comes in. Those 6+ lanes everywhere would have to be reduced, and I just don't see that happening (taking away something people are used to having, similar to free parking) while the street grid is so disconnected between neighbourhoods (no road or pathway connections nor provisions from Mahogany to the north or east?)...unless maybe they fully decommission Deerfoot between the 201 Stoney junction in the south and Airport Trail in the north, reinforcing the location-based message that you should live close to the places you frequent most instead of moving to the other side of the city because it's easy to drive anywhere. I could also be severely biased as North Central Calgary is just so perfect except for density.
The Heritage Dr Streetcar idea is neat...and would put us on the map for foamer tourists, haha.
You’re definitely right about those wide roads… and about North Central Calgary being nearly perfect! I was down in Seton a couple days ago and saw a little bike lane painted around the shopping area. It wasn’t very functional… was just paint… and wasn’t a pressing need in the area (basically a parking lot), but I thought it was nice to see all the same. What we really need is cycling infrastructure integrated into the whole of Seton - complete with Dutch style intersections!
@@humanecities For sure! Even though I'm hyper critical of Calgary's infrastructure, it remains better than anywhere I've lived in the States (Maryland, Deleware, Virginia, and Tennessee). So happy I live in a North American city that's somewhat on the right track!
To your end points, the means testing isn't actually necessary, and they ran those antiques with traffic 70 years ago, but yes, I share your optimism with integrating historical transit with museums as a means to start making it more prevalent
What I think would be ideal is using a replica streetcar, that’s been updated with modern technology and accessibility. I have another idea for special museum transit… but that’s for another video 😅
Sweet b rolls
Thank you 🙏
I see some of my own mannerisms and sayings in you. Like "I have 284 subscribers, people better show me some respect now." That's totally something I'd say. It's uncanny. 😂
I’m a mirror! 🪞
Hmm. If they upgraded the Max Yellow BRT to a train it could be done. It already has it own seperated line for a good portion if its route
Edit: just as I posted, that gave me the idea, Could most Calgary BRTs be upgraded to light rail trains? Some of them have grade separation already. Imagine if the city did incremental transit like this. Build BRT routes to generate demand and make it so it wouldn't cost much to upgrade
This is EXACTLY what I think should be done. Calgary Transit should add at least 1 MAX line a year. Then, whichever ones end up with the most ridership get slated for LRT conversion. I believe MAX Purple and the Teal (from Westbrook to MRU) are on the list, I believe.
@@humanecities I'm just off the purple line, I use the #1 which shares the Purple's BRT track.