The new LRT (light rail transit) project is the largest infrastructure investment in our city's history. It comes with $5.5 billion in commitments from the Government of Canada, Government of Alberta and The City of Calgary.
Construction begins in summer 2023 to prepare for the Green Line in Ogden. Before building the station and tracks, a pedestrian tunnel will be constructed near 72 Avenue S.E., a vehicle underpass will be built at 78 Avenue S.E., and a portion of 78 Avenue S.E. will be upgraded.
Following a successful procurement, the Green Line Board has approved the Development Phase Agreement and selected Bow Transit Connectors (BTC) as Green Line’s Development Partner.
As we start to build Phase 1 of the Green Line, our team continues to look for opportunities to support local communities.
Green Line CEO Darshpreet Bhatti answers your questions about the project Development Phase.
Phase 1 of the Green Line LRT will serve tens of thousands of Calgarians daily, connecting communities from the southeast to central Calgary.
Green Line is part of a long-term vision for our city. Phase 1 connects to the Red and Blue LRT lines, three MAX rapid bus routes and builds the foundation for extensions to the north and south, as funding is made available.
The Calgary area, where the Bow and Elbow rivers meet, is a place of confluence where the sharing of resources, ideas and opportunities naturally come together. We would like to take this opportunity to appreciate and acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, made up of the Siksika, Piikani, Amskaapipiikani, and Kainai First Nations; the Îethka Nakoda Wîcastabi First Nations, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations; and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We acknowledge all Indigenous people who have made Calgary their home.
