The final phase includes the two “gateway” stations on the east and west ends of downtown. These twinned stations will have platforms on both sides of 7 Avenue and will be both visually attractive and functional. It will also include the permanent closure of 3 Street S.E. and Olympic Plaza stations.
The final phase’s details were unveiled at an official celebration on May 7th, which included maps, models, speeches and a time capsule, set to be opened in 2040. It’s been almost 30 years since the first leg of the Calgary LRT opened and in 30 years the time capsule will be opened to commemorate this phase of construction.
Three levels of government have participated in the modernization of the transportation corridor, each providing funding and expertise. Overall, this project has improved the levels accessibility, safety and comfort that riders will experience while using the CTrain system.
Hear and see more about this project in the video below.
** An artist rendition of the future look of 4 St SW Station **
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If 3rd Street S.E is being closed Permantly, why is Olympic plaza being closed Permantly also. This is going to cause an inconvienence for Commuters coming in from the NE who had normally got off the train at one of those 2 stations. For example,students at Bow valley college who take transitto come down town will be required to get off at 1st street and walk back about 4 to 5 blocks just to get there. Is there an new station before 1st street being introduced to accomidate the 2 closures?
ReplyDeleteYay! It will be great when they're all done
ReplyDeleteTo the 2:48PM poster
ReplyDeleteIn fact the gateway stations will be adjacent to Bow Valley College.
Here's a link to the images of the new station
http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/transportation_infrastructure/7_ave_lrt/gateway_stations.pdf