Connecting Calgarians
Green Line will connect Calgarians from southeast Calgary to downtown.
Expanding the Rapid Transit Network
Phase 1 of the Green Line LRT from Shepard to Eau Claire is the largest infrastructure investment in Calgary's history. It will connect communities from the southeast to downtown and into the broader transit network including the Red and Blue LRT lines and multiple Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines.
The map shows the Green Line and planned future expansions of Calgary’s Rapid Transit Network, including Light Rail Transit (LRT), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and MAX BRT lines.
- Planned extensions to the LRT system are shown with red, blue and green dashed lines.
- Plans for future rapid transit projects are shown in grey dashed lines.
For more information about Calgary Transit's strategic plan for the next 30 years see RouteAhead.
Phase 1 of Green Line includes:
- 18 kilometers of new track
- 13 new stations
- 5 rapid transit connections
Speed, frequency and convenience
Speed
The Green Line will run trains every 10 minutes or less, 15 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Frequency
Wait and travel times will be reduced 20-25 minutes compared to existing bus service in the southeast.
Convenience
Vehicle congestion and travel times on major roadways, like Deerfoot Trail, will be reduced by up to 10%.
Expected travel times
Example journeys on Green Line travelling from Douglas Glen Station to 7 Avenue S.W. Station
| Journey | Expected time | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Bus | Walk/Bus/Walk | 55 - 60 minutes |
| Current Drive | Drive then Walk | 30 - 40 minutes |
| Future Green Line | Drive or Bus/Green Line/Walk | 30 - 35 minutes |
Transit Hubs
Transit hubs, or major transit stations, enable people to transfer between many transit routes, including:
- Red Line and Blue Line LRTs
- Rapid bus routes (MAX and BRTs)
- Local bus routes
- Regional transit connections to nearby communities such as Airdrie and Okotoks.
Transit hubs planned for Green Line:
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