Good thing to note is that I think for the Canadian ones, it's CMA numbers, which means our numbers are a bit deflated since our metro area is massive.
For sure, I appreciate when CityNerd goes beyond the US but it can be tough to account for absolutely everything when our jurisdictions are so variable. He also acknowledged that the Mexican cities were probably pretty under-counted
 
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For sure, I appreciate when CityNerd goes beyond the US but it can be tough to account for absolutely everything when our jurisdictions are so variable. He also acknowledged that the Mexican cities were probably pretty under-counted
Oh it's not just CityNerd who does it, even local transit threads by Canadians get that misconception. Probably why the stats and the perception differ compared to actually visiting the city and experiencing transit here.
 
Email marigold. Some arrogant prick there gave me a lecture about how a professional has timed the lights…. Maybe a few dozen more emails will teach them not to gaslight and to actually look at the obvious problems.

They fixed 95ave after my 3rd email and 2nd video sent to my councillor proved their claims beyond false.

Heard back from MIP, they gave me similar boilerplate (albeit their response was very cordial and respectful), but they did include:

"On 104 Ave, specifically, the timing is such to allow pedestrians time to cross the avenue safely. In the future, detection loops will be installed along this stretch, which will shorten some of the wait times."

Guessing detection loops are waiting on the final asphalt lift before they can be installed.
 
The recommendations for bypassing the lights would be taking 105 Street to go west on 107
Avenue or River Valley Road to meet up with 107 Avenue at Groat Road.
 
Heard back from MIP, they gave me similar boilerplate (albeit their response was very cordial and respectful), but they did include:

"On 104 Ave, specifically, the timing is such to allow pedestrians time to cross the avenue safely. In the future, detection loops will be installed along this stretch, which will shorten some of the wait times."

Guessing detection loops are waiting on the final asphalt lift before they can be installed.
As well as the timing, their red lights for left turns on some of the streets is totally bizarre. There are no cars, few pedestrians and of course no trains, yet you still have to wait a long time to turn.
 
As well as the timing, their red lights for left turns on some of the streets is totally bizarre. There are no cars, few pedestrians and of course no trains, yet you still have to wait a long time to turn.
Exactly. We have 3+ years till the trains running. So how about they time it for the current state.

Everyone please email Marigold and cc your councillor. It can change things.
 

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