07
2012
Train whistling at the 38 Avenue CN railway crossing
Lately a number of residents have written to me with concerns about noise from trains whistling at the railway crossing in the Maple Neighbourhood, around 38 Avenue and east of 17 Street. I've noticed more whistling lately at this location, too. I want to provide a bit of information about why this is the case, and what the City has done to address the issue.
A train is required to sound its engine whistle a quarter-mile before public crossings. This is done as a safety measure, to alert drivers and pedestrians of approaching trains. This is federally regulated under Canada's Railway Safety Act.
Given this, railway crossings would ideally be situated far from residential areas, to reduce noise disturbance and its effects on quality of life. However, it is the case that some residential areas exist near, and are growing around, active railways.
09
2012
Property assessment notices
Property assessment notices were mailed out on January 3, and I want to address some common concerns that have been raised by residents.
15
2011
Budget deliberation wrap-up
Council has just concluded a round of difficult budget deliberations. We set a capital budget for the next three years, and operating and utility budgets for 2012.
25
2011
Capital budget 2012-2014
Councillors are currently reviewing the 2012-2014 Capital Budget. This is the budget for the City’s infrastructure—recreation centres, fire stations, major road projects, bus fleet renewal, park improvements and more. Council approves these projects in three-year cycles because of the amount of planning that needs to occur to coordinate such large investments.
23
2011
Moving ahead with LRT
Yesterday we took a major step forward for public transportation in our city. Council stepped up its level of commitment to getting LRT extended to Mill Woods – we’ve put money on the table, and we’re asking the Provincial and Federal governments to do the same.
