“The Green Line LRT is a generational investment that will create thousands of jobs, unlock new opportunities for housing and development, and shape Calgary\u2019s growth for decades. This is how we build a resilient economy and a city that works for everyone. Calgarians have waited a long time for this moment, and today we deliver on our commitment,” stated Mayor Gondek.<\/p>\n
The SE Segment, from Shepard in the southeast to the Event Centre\/Grand Central Station in the Beltline, will build the first 16 kilometres of an overall 46-kilometre vision, before connecting with the future Downtown Segment and into the existing Red and Blue LRT Lines. Including the Downtown Segment, Phase 1 will build, 17.2 kilometres of twin-track LRT infrastructure, 12 new stations, a maintenance and storage facility, three Park and Ride lots, and 28 new modern low-floor light rail vehicles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By building the foundation to facilitate future extensions further south and north, the Green Line will unlock much needed opportunities for housing and development and connect Calgary\u2019s growing population with a fast, frequent, and reliable, high quality transit system.<\/p>\n