As we settle into the back-to-school routine and as Council resumes session, I hope that we all had a great summer with our friends and family and that the warm weather continues well into the fall, allowing us to enjoy the outdoors a little longer!
Calgary Transit Service Updates
Starting September 2, 2024, Calgary Transit will introduce changes to improve transit services in Ward 1, specifically in the communities of Tuscany, Silver Springs, and Rockland Park. The changes include the renaming and realignment of Route 134 to Rockland Park, the introduction of a new Route 26 connecting Tuscany Station to Westbrook Station, and the conversion of routes 74 and 174 to community shuttle buses during peak hours. Additionally, an on-demand transit service will be launched to connect the U of C Spy Hill campus and the broader transit network. These changes aim to improve connectivity and better serve the residents of Ward 1. To find out more, visit calgarytransit.com.
Mid-Cycle Adjustments
Mid-cycle adjustments are on the horizon as Council is back in session and preparing to adjust 2025 Service Plans and Budgets. This is in response to the needs of Calgarians, providing more certainty to taxpayers in light of current economic factors such as population growth, inflation, and cost-of-living pressures on residents and businesses. For more information, visit calgary.ca/adjustments.
Traffic Safety
Over the summer, Ward 1 saw several improvements, ensuring pedestrian and traffic safety remains a top priority. Some of the infrastructure upgrades in Ward 1 included lighting upgrades at crosswalks, a speed hump pilot, calming curbs at multiple locations, pole replacement, pedestrian overhead flashers, and traffic signals. More details are available at calgary.ca/mobilityprograms.
Ward 1 – Councillor Sonya Sharp proudly serves the following Communities: Bowness, Crestmont, Greenwood-Greenbriar, Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Vista, Scenic Acres, Silver Springs, Tuscany, Valley Ridge, Varsity Acres
