FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for maintaining the new infrastructure?
The infrastructure within the TUC will be maintained by the Province of Alberta and the highway maintenance contractor. Mowing and weed management will be undertaken annually or bi-annually (as resources allow) and litter removal will occur as necessary.
Noise attenuation
A noise study predicts future noise levels based on anticipated traffic volumes to determine if sound attenuation is warranted based on Alberta Transportation’s guidelines. Specialized acoustical engineers who are registered to practice within the Province of Alberta conduct noise studies for provincial projects.
Alberta Transportation considers noise attenuation if sound levels exceed a 24-hour weighted average of 65 decibels. The City uses Leq10, which accounts for peak noise hours. As this is a provincial project on provincial land, Alberta Transportation noise guidelines will be applied.
More information is available on the noise guidelines and mitigation page.
Stormwater management
The stormwater management system for this project has been designed to meet the requirements of The City of Calgary, Alberta Transportation, and Alberta Environment and Parks. These criteria take into account the occurrences of significant weather events.
