Well, first off, you illustration of the confused redheaded guy… of course he’s confused – he’s in Calgary.
Second, did you have your GPS set to “avoid freeways”? Because that route is only to be recommended without construction and well away from morning or evening rush hours.
As to 114 street, It was always bad, but you hit it when University is back in.
Bonnie Doon LRT just started regular service last November. But as soon as the LRT was confirmed to go there the owners of the mall started breaking it up and turning it into a collection of un-walkable box stores. They’ve done that to all the older malls when LRT or a large bus centre gets built. Or they build barriers between the station and the mall.
Anyway, Edmonton never stopped growing. We’ve always just kept our head down and done our thing. We just get bad press, because because well, as in your illustration… Calgary.