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CalgaryLRT
NetworkPlan
OverviewOverview
These drawings provide an overview of Calgary’s CTrain (or LRT) Network plan. The drawingsThese drawings provide an overview of Calgary’s CTrain (or LRT) Network plan. The drawingsprovide information on existing lines and approved alignments, future station locations and parkprovide information on existing lines and approved alignments, future station locations and parkand ride lot requirements. and ride lot requirements.
Currently, the network consists of three legs – South, Northwest and Northeast. ConstructionCurrently, the network consists of three legs – South, Northwest and Northeast. Constructionof an additional three lines (West, Southeast and North Central) is required to complete theof an additional three lines (West, Southeast and North Central) is required to complete thenetwork and this is anticipated to occur before Calgary reaches a population of 1.5 million. network and this is anticipated to occur before Calgary reaches a population of 1.5 million. West LRT is underway and scheduled to open in 2012 while the timing of the Southeast and North West LRT is underway and scheduled to open in 2012 while the timing of the Southeast and North Central legs and other extensions not specifically noted below is dependant on future city growth andCentral legs and other extensions not specifically noted below is dependant on future city growth andavailable funding.available funding.
South LRTSouth LRT
South LRT opened in 1981; offering service between the downtown and Anderson Station.South LRT opened in 1981; offering service between the downtown and Anderson Station.This original line also included a downtown transit mall for LRT and buses on 7This original line also included a downtown transit mall for LRT and buses on 7thth Avenue S. Avenue S.After several extensions, South LRT now travels to Somerset Bridlewood station. Future After several extensions, South LRT now travels to Somerset Bridlewood station. Future extensions are planned to serve communities developing south of Marquis of Lorne Trail. extensions are planned to serve communities developing south of Marquis of Lorne Trail.
Northeast LRTNortheast LRT
Northeast LRT opened in 1987 connecting downtown with Whitehorn Station. In 2007, anNortheast LRT opened in 1987 connecting downtown with Whitehorn Station. In 2007, anextension to McKnight / Westwinds Station was opened. Northeast LRT shares 7extension to McKnight / Westwinds Station was opened. Northeast LRT shares 7thth Avenue Avenuetracks with the South / Northwest line. Design is now underway for a further extension totracks with the South / Northwest line. Design is now underway for a further extension toMartindale and Saddletowne scheduled to open in 2012. Future extensions are planned to serve Martindale and Saddletowne scheduled to open in 2012. Future extensions are planned to serve communities developing north of 80communities developing north of 80thth Avenue NE. Avenue NE.
Northwest LRTNorthwest LRT
Northwest LRT, an operating extension of South LRT, began operating in 1987 just prior toNorthwest LRT, an operating extension of South LRT, began operating in 1987 just prior tothe 1988 Winter Olympic Games. Since then, it has been extended three times - to Brentwood and the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. Since then, it has been extended three times - to Brentwood and Dalhousie Stations and recently to Crowfoot Station. A further extension to Tuscany is being Dalhousie Stations and recently to Crowfoot Station. A further extension to Tuscany is being designed and will be completed in 2014.designed and will be completed in 2014.
West LRTWest LRT
Funding for West LRT was approved in 2008 and construction is now underway with completion toFunding for West LRT was approved in 2008 and construction is now underway with completion to6969thth Street SW expected in 2012. This line will have six stations and two park and ride facilities Street SW expected in 2012. This line will have six stations and two park and ride facilitiesalong 8 kilometres of track. This project will involve unique elements for Calgary including analong 8 kilometres of track. This project will involve unique elements for Calgary including anelevated station in Sunalta and subway style stations at Westbrook and 69elevated station in Sunalta and subway style stations at Westbrook and 69thth Street SW. Street SW.
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Southeast LRTSoutheast LRT
An alignment for Southeast LRT has been approved from the downtown to the new communitiesAn alignment for Southeast LRT has been approved from the downtown to the new communitiesand South Hospital planned south of Marquis of Lorne Tr. The line will be over 26 kilometresand South Hospital planned south of Marquis of Lorne Tr. The line will be over 26 kilometreslong. LRT cars operating on this line will be low floor vehicles that will require minimal stationlong. LRT cars operating on this line will be low floor vehicles that will require minimal stationplatforms and allow for better community integration. The downtown section of the route will beplatforms and allow for better community integration. The downtown section of the route will belocated in a subway under 2located in a subway under 2ndnd Street SW. Calgary Transit launched a Southeast Bus Rapid Street SW. Calgary Transit launched a Southeast Bus Rapid Transit service in 2009 which travels along a similar alignment to SE LRT. This service features Transit service in 2009 which travels along a similar alignment to SE LRT. This service features articulated buses operating in mixed traffic aided by transit priority at intersections.articulated buses operating in mixed traffic aided by transit priority at intersections.
North Central LRTNorth Central LRT
Planning is underway for a North Central LRT line between the downtown and communities Planning is underway for a North Central LRT line between the downtown and communities developing north of Beddington Trail. The general concept for the North Central LRT developing north of Beddington Trail. The general concept for the North Central LRT alignment, approved by Council in 2006, will share a portion of the Northeast line from the alignment, approved by Council in 2006, will share a portion of the Northeast line from the downtown then travel along side the CPR railway located in the Nose Creek valley and then along downtown then travel along side the CPR railway located in the Nose Creek valley and then along Harvest Hills Boulevard north of 96Harvest Hills Boulevard north of 96thth Avenue N. Two other corridors will be evaluated: Avenue N. Two other corridors will be evaluated: Edmonton Trail and Centre Street. Public engagement is planned in 2011.Edmonton Trail and Centre Street. Public engagement is planned in 2011.
Downtown-8 Avenue SubwayDowntown-8 Avenue Subway Today, CTrain service on the South and Northwest legs operate as one continuous routeToday, CTrain service on the South and Northwest legs operate as one continuous route(Route 201). The Northeast leg (Route 202) terminates service at the west end of the downtown.(Route 201). The Northeast leg (Route 202) terminates service at the west end of the downtown.In 2012, the Northeast LRT will be linked with the West line when it opens and will operate as a In 2012, the Northeast LRT will be linked with the West line when it opens and will operate as a continuous service. continuous service.
The 7The 7thth Avenue transit mall is restricted to the operation of CTrains, buses and emergency Avenue transit mall is restricted to the operation of CTrains, buses and emergencyvehicles. Traffic signals are timed to facilitate CTrain operation (not preempted). Existingvehicles. Traffic signals are timed to facilitate CTrain operation (not preempted). Existingthree-car station platforms in the downtown are currently being replaced and these new stationsthree-car station platforms in the downtown are currently being replaced and these new stationsalong with station modifications along the rest of the network will permit the operation of 4 caralong with station modifications along the rest of the network will permit the operation of 4 cartrains by 2014.trains by 2014.
Early planning of the Calgary LRT network recognized the need to someday separate theEarly planning of the Calgary LRT network recognized the need to someday separate thecombined operation of the South / Northwest and Northeast lines that currently operate jointlycombined operation of the South / Northwest and Northeast lines that currently operate jointlyalong 7along 7thth Avenue. Separation of these routes will eliminate delays that occur at the entry point Avenue. Separation of these routes will eliminate delays that occur at the entry pointto the downtown where the lines must be switched onto a common piece of track. Provision hasto the downtown where the lines must be switched onto a common piece of track. Provision hasbeen made for construction of a future subway under 8been made for construction of a future subway under 8thth Avenue S to accommodate the South / Avenue S to accommodate the South / Northwest service. The Northeast / West route will remain on 7Northwest service. The Northeast / West route will remain on 7thth Avenue. Building the Avenue. Building the8thth Avenue Subway will allow for higher capacity services on both lines. Detailed functional Avenue Subway will allow for higher capacity services on both lines. Detailed functionalplanning for this subway is just starting (2010) and the work will include a design for the subwayplanning for this subway is just starting (2010) and the work will include a design for the subwayrequired for the Southeast line under 2required for the Southeast line under 2ndnd Street SW. Street SW.
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