Saddle Ridge strip mall seems to be attracting less unruly behaviour [Video]

It appears measures to curb unruly behaviour at a Saddle Ridge strip mall are working.

That’s according to some business owners at the Savanna Bazaar plaza, which has been a trouble spot for the past year.

“I’ve noticed things quiet down. We don’t have people ripping through the parking lot,” said Judd Couillard, registry owner.

A group of around 30 residents attended a safety meeting with Calgary police Thursday evening.

It followed another meeting last month that saw around 100 people come out to express concerns about drivers of muscle cars racing and stunting through the parking lot.

Police have been called for drinking and fighting and have made arrests for assaults and impaired driving.

Since then, police have stepped up their patrols and plaza management has installed large speed bumps and barricades.

The city councillor for the area and the community safety officer tasked with managing complaints say the …