Green Line

• Calgary city council approves new Green Line plan with shovels in the ground this year

  Calgary city council's approval allows construction on the Green Line to begin in the southeast this year, while kickstarting a functional study on an alignment in the downtown.

  Politics

  Jan 29
  
• Green Line report says elevated track through downtown Calgary needs study

  A new report says there needs to be more study done if Calgary decides to proceed with construction of the province's newly-proposed Green Line route.

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  Dec 19, 2024
  
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• Downtown stakeholders want a say over provincial Green Line realignment in Calgary’s core

  With design set to continue on Calgary's Green Line LRT between Victoria Park and Shepard, there remains uncertainty around how the line will extend through the downtown core.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2024
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• Province says work can move forward on Green Line between Victoria Park and Shepard

  Following weeks of discussions, the Alberta government has agreed to allow work to continue on a portion of the first phase of Calgary's Green Line LRT project.

  Politics

  Oct 10, 2024
• Calgary’s mayor asks province to salvage parts of halted Green Line transit project

  Jyoti Gondek asked for some of the work already done to be salvaged, to save taxpayer money and prevent delays in future work — including retaining the contract for new vehicles.

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2024
• Calgary’s termination of Green Line adds extra frustration for expropriated Eau Claire residents

  Demolition of the Eau Claire Market and River Run townhomes is on hold awaiting the Government of Alberta's review of a new alignment for Calgary's Green Line.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2024
• Premier Smith blames fate of Green Line on lack of ‘political oversight’ in Calgary

  Danielle Smith said Calgarians are owed the Green Line alignment that was originally promised before it was significantly shortened amid ballooning costs.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2024
• Halt of planned Calgary Green Line could cost $2.1B

  Council is set to hear recommendations on how it could pay for the cost of abandoning the project and will mull over how it might transfer responsibility to the province.

  Politics

  Sep 17, 2024
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• Rally held outside Calgary City Hall in support of Green Line LRT

  Those who organized the rally said the Green Line is an essential project, and political leaders need to find a solution in order to get the line built.

  Politics

  Sep 16, 2024
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• Alberta premier considers north LRT route ahead of key vote on Calgary’s Green Line

  City council struck down the idea of an LRT alignment in Deerfoot Valley and Nose Creek 10 years ago, after a 2012 study found several disadvantages.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2024