Hello, Ward 1!
Here’s the latest on what’s happening in your community and at City Hall:
Residential Parking Permit Changes
A reminder that the Calgary Parking Authority is introducing fees for residential parking permits beginning this spring. The fees have been set on a cost-recovery basis in order to maintain the long-term sustainability of residential parking enforcement and encourage the use of off-street parking options.
Permit-required zones will not be expanding as a result of this change.
Visit calgary.ca/rpp to learn more.
Transit Safety and Community Safety
I continue to watch the situation on Transit and in our communities closely. We are now starting to see the results of Council’s increased investments, including infrastructure upgrades and the hiring of more personnel. Our work is far from over, though. I will continue to seek more action until we see this problem resolved.
Improvements to Public Hearings
Calgarians have the chance to speak directly to Council during Public Hearings (usually on land use items) and at Standing Policy Committee meetings on a variety of issues. The City has recently made improvements to make these meetings more accessible to everyone. Learn more about how to have your voice heard at calgary.ca/publichearings.
Neighbour Day
Neighbour Day is coming up on Saturday, June 17! Consider hosting or visiting a Neighbour Day party for some family fun and a chance to connect with your neighbours. The City has a number of resources for a successful event at calgary.ca/neighbourday.
Calgary Transit News
Calgary Transit now offers a weekend group day pass, making it easier to use Transit for weekend events and activities. For $15, groups of up to five people (including two adults) can ride all day.
Calgary Transit has also increased the number of non-reserved parking stalls at C-Train stations to make Park-and-Ride an easier option for more people.
Visit calgarytransit.com to learn more about these changes.
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
