CITY OF CALGARY VOTES APRIL 27, 2009 ON THE FATE OF ROCKY RIDGE ROAD
Calgary, Alberta ….April 26, 2009 …. Concerned residents of the Northwest Communities of Rocky Ridge and Royal Oak met with The City of Calgary’s Transportation Infrastructure Business Unit and presented a number of conceptual and cost-effective solutions to keep Rocky Ridge Road open. Residents are hopeful that The City of Calgary’s Transportation Infrastructure Business Unit will support one of the proposed plans and find a solution that will benefit the Communities.
The Rocky Ridge Road Closure Committee has met with Mayor Bronconnier and several Aldermen since March 9, 2009, when the closure of Rocky Ridge Road was tabled because of strong opposition by the Communities. There are over 1 800 petition signatures demanding that the access remain open. This list continues to grow as residents become aware of the impact of the closure. The Communities are hopeful that the Aldermen will vote against the closure of Rocky Ridge Road on April 27, 2009.
“The current proposed closure of Rocky Ridge Road will prove to have long term financial and environmental impacts to the individuals living and commuting within both Communities” adds Jill-Marie Spence, spokesperson for the Rocky Ridge Road closure Committee. “The closure is a step backwards as Calgary works towards reducing its environmental footprint” stated Spence. “We have to start planning solutions to infrastructure projects that will be viable in years to come.”
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