Greetings Ward 4 Residents,
Excitement is building as City Council has officially approved RouteAhead, a comprehensive 30-year strategic plan for Calgary Transit. This plan has been shaped by valuable input from Council members, administration, and the public, providing a clear roadmap for the future of Calgary Transit.
RouteAhead outlines a range of 16 Council-approved projects designed to expand the Primary Transit Network. Notably, the Green Line and the Airport Transit Connector are among the key projects featured in the plan. The Green Line in particular has received the highest benefits score of 99/100 among all 16 future transit projects. This score was determined by analyzing five crucial categories, including ridership, customer experience, economic impact, social benefits, and environmental advantages.
By prioritizing benefits that maximize value for the most customers, the Green Line’s Stage 1 promises an array of positive outcomes. These include job creation, improved connectivity, reduced emissions, enriched green spaces along the alignment, and community revitalization.
Council has already given the green light to Stage 1 of the Green Line, extending from Shepard to 16 Avenue North, and with the approval of all funding partners in 2021, the project is set to move forward.
Additionally, the RouteAhead plan envisions a future Airport Transit Connector, which will seamlessly link the Blue Line and the Green Line to the Calgary International Airport. This connector will serve as a vital transportation link for travelers and employees, facilitating easy access to and from the airport and strategically connecting key industrial areas along the route.
Phase 1 of the Green Line will offer Calgarians swift, frequent, and reliable transit service to various communities, activity centres, main streets, tourist destinations, and essential services.
For more in-depth information, you can explore the full RouteAhead report at calgary.ca/RouteAhead. The future of transit in Calgary is looking bright, and these projects will undoubtedly have a significant and positive impact on the city’s transportation landscape.
Thank you for your attention.
Best regards,
Sean Chu
Ward 4 – Councillor Sean Chu proudly serves the following Communities: Beddington Heights, Brentwood, Cambrian Heights, Charleswood, Collingwood, Dalhousie, Edgemont, Greenview, Greenview Industrial Park, Highland Park, Highwood, Huntington Hills, North Haven, North Haven Upper, Queens Park Village, Rosemont, Skyline West, Thorncliffe, Triwood
