City unveils possible designs for Green Line LRT
Posted Mar 4, 2020 3:24 pm.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) — The City of Calgary has released a set of images, showing off some possible designs for the Green Line LRT project.
The City is currently exploring different ideas for bridges that will cross the Bow River and Prince’s Island Park.
None of the designs are final, and the Green Line Team says they will outline their process when presenting their recommendation for the updated Stage 1 alignment at the April 23 Green Line Committee.
READ MORE: Discussions on Green Line project continue at City Hall
The Team adds if their recommendation is approved, they will engage Calgarians to get their opinions on the project.
BRIDGE POSSIBILITIES
This bridge has a design that stands out more due to a longer span over the Bow River with a vertical pillar that extends above the bridge structure to provide support through cables attached to it.
This design is a simpler bridge structure than the other options and has a regular separation of bridge pillars which does not change going over the Bow River.
This bridge has a design that stands out more due to a longer span over the Bow River with an arch that extends above the bridge structure to provide support.
This vision has a unique pillar design in a v-shape that allows for smaller bridge structure thickness. It would provide a regular separation of bridge pillars which does not change going over the Bow River.
DOWNTOWN AND NORTH STATIONS
Early rendering of what the 2 Avenue station could look like.
Early rendering of what 16 Avenue N Station could look like.
Early rendering of what surface LRT on Centre Street could look like.
OPEN HOUSES
There will be four open houses this week to help Calgarians learn more about Stage 1 update.
- Wednesday, March 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
- Thursday, March 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the White Diamond Conference Centre
- Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel Eau Claire
- Sunday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crescent Heights Community Association
For more information on the Green Line LRT project, you can head to the city’s Green Line site.
