Calgary
Calgary
LRT
Network
Plan
Calgary
LRT
Network
Plan
Overview Overview
These drawings provide an overview of Calgary’s CTrain (or LRT) Network plan. The drawings These drawings provide an overview of Calgary’s CTrain (or LRT) Network plan. The drawings provide information on existing lines and approved alignments, future station locations and park provide information on existing lines and approved alignments, future station locations and park and ride lot requirements.
and ride lot requirements.
Currently, the network consists of three legs – South, Northwest and Northeast. Construction Currently, the network consists of three legs – South, Northwest and Northeast. Construction of an additional three lines (West, Southeast and North Central) is required to complete the of an additional three lines (West, Southeast and North Central) is required to complete the network 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 and Central legs and other extensions not specifically noted below is dependant on future city growth and available funding.
available funding.
South LRT South 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 7
This 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 LRT
Northeast LRT
Northeast LRT opened in 1987 connecting downtown with Whitehorn Station. In 2007, an Northeast LRT opened in 1987 connecting downtown with Whitehorn Station. In 2007, an extension to McKnight / Westwinds Station was opened. Northeast LRT shares 7
extension to McKnight / Westwinds Station was opened. Northeast LRT shares 7thth Avenue Avenue
tracks with the South / Northwest line. Design is now underway for a further extension to tracks with the South / Northwest line. Design is now underway for a further extension to
Martindale 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 80
communities developing north of 80thth Avenue NE. Avenue NE.
Northwest LRT Northwest LRT
Northwest LRT, an operating extension of South LRT, began operating in 1987 just prior to Northwest LRT, an operating extension of South LRT, began operating in 1987 just prior to the 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 LRT
West LRT
Funding for West LRT was approved in 2008 and construction is now underway with completion to Funding for West LRT was approved in 2008 and construction is now underway with completion to 69
69thth 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 facilities
along 8 kilometres of track. This project will involve unique elements for Calgary including an along 8 kilometres of track. This project will involve unique elements for Calgary including an elevated station in Sunalta and subway style stations at Westbrook and 69
elevated station in Sunalta and subway style stations at Westbrook and 69thth Street SW. Street SW.
Calgary LRT Network Plan
Calgary LRT Network Plan
... at a glance
Southeast LRT Southeast LRT
An alignment for Southeast LRT has been approved from the downtown to the new communities An alignment for Southeast LRT has been approved from the downtown to the new communities and South Hospital planned south of Marquis of Lorne Tr. The line will be over 26 kilometres and South Hospital planned south of Marquis of Lorne Tr. The line will be over 26 kilometres long. LRT cars operating on this line will be low floor vehicles that will require minimal station long. LRT cars operating on this line will be low floor vehicles that will require minimal station platforms and allow for better community integration. The downtown section of the route will be platforms and allow for better community integration. The downtown section of the route will be located in a subway under 2
located 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 LRT
North 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 96
Harvest 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 Subway
Downtown-8 Avenue Subway
Today, CTrain service on the South and Northwest legs operate as one continuous route Today, 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 7
The 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 emergency
vehicles. Traffic signals are timed to facilitate CTrain operation (not preempted). Existing vehicles. Traffic signals are timed to facilitate CTrain operation (not preempted). Existing three-car station platforms in the downtown are currently being replaced and these new stations three-car station platforms in the downtown are currently being replaced and these new stations along with station modifications along the rest of the network will permit the operation of 4 car along with station modifications along the rest of the network will permit the operation of 4 car trains by 2014.
trains by 2014.
Early planning of the Calgary LRT network recognized the need to someday separate the Early planning of the Calgary LRT network recognized the need to someday separate the combined operation of the South / Northwest and Northeast lines that currently operate jointly combined operation of the South / Northwest and Northeast lines that currently operate jointly along 7
along 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 point
to the downtown where the lines must be switched onto a common piece of track. Provision has to the downtown where the lines must be switched onto a common piece of track. Provision has been made for construction of a future subway under 8
been 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 7
Northwest service. The Northeast / West route will remain on 7thth Avenue. Building the Avenue. Building the
8thth 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 functional
planning for this subway is just starting (2010) and the work will include a design for the subway planning for this subway is just starting (2010) and the work will include a design for the subway required for the Southeast line under 2
required for the Southeast line under 2ndnd Street SW. Street SW.
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Calgary LRT Network Plan
Calgary LRT Network Plan
... at a glance
South LRT Southeast LRT Northeast LRT Northwest LRT West LRT North Central LRT Calgary North Southeast Employment Centre 210 Avenue S 84 Street W Tuscany NE Industrial Lands Proposed High Speed Rail (Province) Legend LRT Station Existing LRT Alignment Future LRT Extensions
North Central LRT (Determined) Southeast LRT
West LRT
Proposed High Speed Rail
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Fish Creek Lacombe Anderson Somerset - Bridlewood Silverado 210 Avenue S (913 P&R) (206 P&R) (1130 P&R) Shawnessy (260 P&R) Canyon Meadows (1750 P&R) (650 P&R) (557 P&R) Heritage (320 P&R) (229 P&R) Legend Existing Funded LRT Alignment, Stations &
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(200 P&R) (300 P&R) (530 P&R) (200 P&R) (200 P&R) (530 P&R) (300 P&R) (900 P&R) Ramsay/ Inglewood Franklin Barlow/ Max Bell Zoo Southland Heritage Chinook 39 Avenue Erlton/ Stampede Victoria Park/ Stampede
Ogden Lynnwood Crossroads Highfield South Hill Shawnessy Fish Creek Lacombe
Canyon Meadows Anderson Somerset - Bridlewood McKenzie Towne Prestwick Shepard Douglas Glen Hospital Seton Bridgeland/ Memorial Quarry Park (300 P&R) Marlborough Sunnyside (300 P&R)Auburn + Mahogany (200 P&R) Auburn Bay + Mahogany (200 P&R) 11 Street W Legend Existing Funded LRT Alignment, Stations &
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