Please slow down, drive safely, and watch out for each other!
Traffic
Traffic Around Schools
There is still a lot of concern with the way people are driving around the schools. Slowdown, make sure your kids cross safely, do not stop on Fish Creek Blvd, no U-turns, etc. If you are unsure where the proper hug and go area is, please contact your school. Do not park where the buses go, you may only be a minute, but it slows everything down. If you can and are comfortable doing so, consider having your kids walk or bike to school. This will free up traffic around the school. Have them walk with their classmates who may live nearby.
Speed
Slow down! Speeding continues to be one of the biggest concerns of traffic in Evergreen. Going through playground zones on Fish Creek Blvd in order to get to the ring road is one of the concerns. Also dropping off and picking up kids from school. Please leave early so you are not rushed.
Slowdown in Playground Zones!
At this time of year is when daylight starts lasting a little bit longer. I ask everyone to be safe when driving in the playground zones and watch out for one another. Please be safe around the school buses, watch for kids, no U-turns, and be mindful of the people living nearby. They are your neighbours, be courteous. Playground zones are in effect till 9:00 pm.
Safety
9pm Routine
Keep your doors locked! This includes car doors, garage man doors, house doors, and garage doors. It’s also good (even encouraged by Calgary police) to develop a “Secure your home and property routine” before heading to bed. Consider following the 9pm Routine every evening. https://newsroom.calgary.ca/cps-encourages-citizens-to-complete-the-9-pm-routine/.
Neighbour Cards
Download a Neighbour Card at https://calgarycommunities.com/updates/my-neighbour-card/. Get to know your neighbours!
Snow and Ice Concerns
Significant snowfall may still happen in March, please be careful while dropping kids to school or at the bus stop. Help us to keep all the sidewalks in Evergreen snow and ice free! If you notice any city walks with snow and/or ice, please contact 3-1-1. Be a Snow Angel to those around you! It will help the safety of all and will help those with mobility issues. To be a Snow Angel or if you have a Snow Angel, you can thank them at https://www.calgary.ca/volunteer/snow-angels.
Suggestions
If you would like to make any suggestions for change to what is reported for Traffic and Safety, please contact me at either [email protected] or [email protected].
Reporting
Once again, if you witness any traffic or safety issues on an ongoing basis, please take the time to both report it to at [email protected] or [email protected] and also via the Traffic Service Request directly to the police. This can be done at http://www.calgary.ca/cps/Pages/Traffic/Traffic-Service-Requests.aspx.
Please report road and sign issues to 3-1-1. This can be done online at http://www.calgary.ca/CS/CSC/Pages/311.aspx or at the app website http://spot311.calgary.ca.
Thanks
Paul Bushell
Traffic and Safety Director
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