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Project summary
The 7 Avenue Transit Corridor extends from 4 Street S.E. to 11 Street S.W. and is located in the heart of downtown Calgary. The Avenue has functioned for more than 25 years as the central east-west spine for Transit service.
There are currently 10 single direction CTrain platforms in service along 7 Avenue, as well as several major bus routes.
The high concentration of movement generated by CTrains and buses in the area has resulted in 7 Avenue becoming the most heavily used pedestrian area in downtown. The stations and sidewalks are quickly reaching the end of their lifespan with respect to size and capacity, functionality, appearance, and ability to absorb further growth.
Replacing the CTrain Stations on 7 Avenue is an essential step towards accommodating ridership growth and introducing future four-car trains to Calgary's LRT system. The 7 Avenue Corridor upgrades will also create a more pedestrian friendly environment, with wider sidewalks integrated directly into each platform, improved lighting, and enhanced streetscapes between stations.
Completed work
The first phase was completed in October 2005 with the opening of the 1 Street S.W. Station. From 2007 until 2011 the 7 Avenue Refurbishment project focused on the design and construction of six new stations in the 7 Avenue Transit Corridor between 2 Street S.E. and 9 Street S.W.:
- City Hall North Station (opened July 6, 2011)
- City Hall South Station (opened September 19, 2011)
- 3 Street S.W. Station (opened March 12, 2010)
- 4 Street S.W. Station (opened January 21, 2011)
- 6 Street S.W. Station (opened March 26, 2009)
- 7 Street S.W. Station (opened February 27, 2009)
- 8 Street S.W. Station (opened December 18, 2009)
Public art
TransitStory, a public art project, was installed on the Telus Convention Centre LRT platform over the February long weekend. To learn more about this installation please visit the Public Art Program for more information.
Communication/Engagement
The public engagement process is ongoing for the 7 Avenue Transit Corridor. Transportation Infrastructure has worked closely with adjacent stakeholders throughout the project to ensure they are kept up-to-date on construction, schedules, and important milestones.
More information
Transportation Infrastructure is committed to keeping citizens informed about this project, and details will be updated on this site on an ongoing basis. For more information, please fill out the online form form or call 3-1-1.
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