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Calgarians are
proud of their city's fresh air, big blue sky, sunshine, green parks,
clean rivers and clear, crisp view of the Rocky Mountains. This close
connection to the land and surrounding environment has greatly influenced
the personality of the city and its citizens. Calgarians are known for
their warm western spirit, friendliness and openness.
More ways to get
around: Calgary commuters have been blessed with a number of efficient
transportation alternatives, including a full-service public transportation
system.
Calgary boasts one
of Canada's finest pathway systems, including 300 kilometres (180 miles)
of paved walking and cycling paths. In 1997, more than 22,000 residents
(5% of Calgary's work force) walked to work on a regular basis. As well,
4,320 Calgary residents chose to bike to their place of employment.
Calgary's downtown
is connected by a +15 elevated walkway system, where as a person can essentially
travel from one end of downtown to the other without going outside. This
is ideal for rainy or colder winter days and probably contributes to the
high number of people who choose to leave their vehicles at home.
According to the City
of Calgary Transportation Department, 1999 figures,. 95% of all work trips,
by auto, are less than 30 minutes in duration.
Less bad air:
According to Alberta Environment, in 1998, good air quality was reported
over 98% of the time at Calgary monitoring stations. Good air quality
occurred 100% of the time at the Calgary Central and Calgary Northwest
monitoring station. (Source: Alberta Environment).
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Links
- Canadian Parks
and Wilderness Society website
- Calgary Community
Network Association website
- Calgary Transit
website
- Calgary Parks &
Recreation website
- Alberta Environment
website
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