Surrey/South Fraser Updates - Page 3

CoryHolmes · #41 Posted **Apr 24, 2009, 4:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by Allen

Is there a need for one?

IIRC, 88th and KGH is one of the worst intersections in the whole province as far as crashes go. Obviously allowing the current system to remain is not going to help since most (and I say most) drivers are insane morons who can't be bothered to read the speed limit let alone a mind-breaking concept like slowing down for a yellow light.

Whalleyboy · #42 Posted **Apr 24, 2009, 5:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by Allen

Is there a need for one?

well if they want to calm king george down then probably

SpongeG · #43 Posted **Apr 24, 2009, 5:54 AM**

that link isn't working - where does one look to find it?

and wow - thats a pretty huge intersection to get a roundabout - i was stuck through 3 red lights last friday during rush hour

Whalleyboy · #44 Posted **Apr 24, 2009, 10:56 PM**

http://www.surrey.ca/Inside+City+Hal...ms/default.htm
its the public hearing one

metroXpress · #45 Posted **Apr 25, 2009, 12:25 AM**

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Surrey goes Google
Camera maps out our streets
Ted Colley, Surrey Now
Published: Friday, April 24, 2009

Smile. You could soon be on Google's Street View.

A car with a battery of cameras mounted on the roof and the Google logo on its sides has been spotted cruising Surrey streets in recent days. It's busy capturing digital images for Street View, a visual aid available through the search engine's map and Google Earth applications.

A Google Canada representative who identified herself only as Tamara said the streetscapes captured by the camera car is intended to help people find their way around the world's cities.

"It's 360-degree street level imagery of cities people can use to make sense of driving directions by seeing landmarks. People can also use it to explore a neighbourhood they're thinking about moving to," Tamara said.

The imaging work is in the early stages out West and Tamara said it will be several months before Surrey's byways are available on Street View. Eastern Canadian cities will be up in a few weeks and major cities in the U.S. and several European countries are already there.

And don't worry about smiling as the camera car passes by. Google protects the privacy of those caught on camera by blurring faces and licence plates.

"We take users' privacy really seriously," Tamara said.

"We do the blurring and it's extremely easy to request removal of any image considered to be sensitive or inappropriate."

A "Report a problem" link at the bottom of each Street View page allows a user to request the removal of an image by filling out an online form stating any objections.

To see Street View images, use the search box to bring up a map of the city of interest, then drag the orange man-shaped icon in the upper left corner of the window into the map.

If photos are available, one of that particular locale will appear, allowing the user to rotate the image through 360 degrees for a good look around.

© Surrey Now 2009

http://www2.canada.com/surreynow/new...7-0f5f71765ea4

go_leafs_go02 · #46 Posted **Apr 25, 2009, 3:33 AM**

yep..spotted them in Newton Town Centre late last week...I know I got on..haha

It was an ontario-plated vehicle...ford focus..with about a 2 m pole on top with cameras all around.

metroXpress · #47 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 12:28 AM**

Surrey's GETS NEW SIGNS with NEW LOGO

BEFORE

AFTER

Whalleyboy · #48 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 1:09 AM**

there up finally? where is that one?
I've had this photo for a while since i've been waiting to see the new ones

Picture is from my photobucket

SpongeG · #49 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 1:14 AM**

i've seen the new one along hwy #10 at the city hall

I think also might have seen it on 176th at the new intersection

metroXpress · #50 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 1:14 AM**

There is one at the intersection of Scott Road (120th street) and Hwy 10...

the pic I posted here is probably a different one.

(can't believe that they didn't keep the beaver)

Whalleyboy · #51 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 1:31 AM**

meh the beaver was cool and all but it was a way out dated sign. These new ones are nice and modern looking i like them

metroXpress · #52 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 1:33 AM**

I don't like the colours.....

do you still remember the "Welcome to Surrey...The Beavers Die Here" thing...lol

Whalleyboy · #53 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 2:32 AM**

i actually like the colours lol
and can't say i do remember

metroXpress · #54 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 2:38 AM**

^ Did you see it in person yet?

mr.x · #55 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 2:42 AM**

I'm sorry, but the whole "Venue City - 2010 Olympic And Paralympic Winter Games" bit at the bottom really cracked me up.

Really? Because you guys have a volunteer training centre, you're calling yourself a venue city?!!!

Whalleyboy · #56 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 3:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by Allen

^ Did you see it in person yet?

not yet but i think i'll take a look going home from work since city hall is by my work lol

metroXpress · #57 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 3:26 AM**

^ Good...they are much smaller compared to the old ones

Whalleyboy · #58 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 3:30 AM**

i still think they will be better since there way more modern

Kodii · #59 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 3:38 AM**

The new Surrey logo is definitely much better, but it is reminds me of the new Abbotsford logo. Even the sign reminds me of Abbotsford's sign along the freeway

Whalleyboy · #60 Posted **Apr 28, 2009, 3:42 AM**

when did abby geta new logo?