tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post5258821658218709626..comments2008-09-21T20:13:12.519-07:00Nathan Pachalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17647693133663879821noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post-24560006048436937192008-09-21T14:43:00.000-07:002008-09-21T14:43:00.000-07:00Thanks Nathan for a great analysis of GMBC's report.<BR/><BR/>Another thing that you don't mention as a difference between Calgary's and Metro Vancouer's bridges is that Calgary's river goes through (or near) downtown. Perhaps a better comparison would be comparing Calgary's bridges to Vancouvers 3 downtown bridges.Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07897697507691706588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post-27652385674126327692008-09-16T00:30:00.000-07:002008-09-16T00:30:00.000-07:00Great post! I was wondering what you guys would have to say about this.<BR/><BR/>My discussion with Mom after reading it in the Sun (we don't have the Province) was that the Ironworkers Memorial actually handles MORE volume than the Port Mann, according to this report, but in 6 lanes PLUS sidewalks on each side for pedestrials and cyclists, AND busses run back and forth all day long with frequent peak service. The Port Mann is poorly designed whereas Ironworkers Memorial is straight; the only tricky parts are knowing how to handle getting on at the south end from Main St south and where to exit on the north end. Like the Port Mann, it isn't congested on the bridge, it's congested on approach... but only during rush hour and if you go early enough it's no problem. (I can't speak for people coming from Lynn Valley.)<BR/><BR/>The report also ignores density and area, focussing only on population and traffic.erikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10971165776802545062noreply@blogger.com