Project scope
This station is intended to be a community station primarily serving those living and working in Rocky Ridge/Royal Oak and Tuscany. The project includes:
- A new CTrain Station in the median of Crowchild Trail, adjacent to the Eamon's Camp site
- LRT Park and Ride and bus loops on both the north and south sides of Crowchild Trail with capacity for approximately 550 vehicles
- A pedestrian bridge linking the Park and Ride facilities with the LRT station, and connecting the regional pathway across Crowchild Trail
- Two LRT bridges at the Stoney Trail interchange
- 2.5 km of track
Project budget and timeline
In May 2009 City Council approved a budget update to reflect the current economy, and changes to Provincial funding. The overall project budget has been increased to $115 million based on the preliminary design estimate.
Although funding has increased the timing of distribution has changed. As a result, this project is currently scheduled for completion in 2014 based on the projected funding availability in the coming years.
Project schedule
2009-2011: Detailed Design and Public Consultation
- Complete detailed design and public consultation
- Complete LRT bridge construction
- Provincial interchange at Stoney Trail / Crowchild Trail
- LRT storm sewer construction
2012-2014*: LRT Construction
- Construction of station, pedestrian bridge, parking facilities
- Construction of track, electrical systems
- Revenue service 2014
* Timeline based on current Council-approved budget
Crowchild Trail/Stoney Trail interchange
When Stoney Trail / Crowchild Trail interchange construction began, the LRT extension to Rocky Ridge / Royal Oak and Tuscany was not anticipated for 10-20 years. The Province intended to build the interchange in two stages; the initial stage included signals on Crowchild Trail and was anticipated to be complete in 2008. With the approval of the LRT extension the Province has committed to build the full free-flow interchange to eliminate the need for at-grade crossings with the LRT. The interchange is scheduled open to traffic in 2011.
The City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation are working together to ensure construction detours and technical requirements for both projects are coordinated. For further information please visit The Government of Alberta.
Public consultation
Public open houses to introduce the project were held in June 2008 in both Rocky Ridge and Tuscany. Residents had the opportunity to provide feedback about the project and members of the project team were present to answer questions.
At those open houses we heard from the community that the originally proposed number of 300-400 parking stalls for this station was not sufficient. The CCC and the Ward Alderman have echoed this feedback, and the number of parking stalls has been increased to approximately 550 in total; an estimated 250 – 300 stalls in each of the north and south Park and Ride lots. View the full summary of the feedback. 
In June 2009 another public open house was held to present the preliminary station and Park and Ride concepts, station name, draft feeder bus network and revised project schedule. Approximately 200 people attended the open house.
The majority of people who completed comment sheets were satisfied with the type and quality of information presented. Many people also plan to use an alternative form of transportation to get to the station, and generally, people are pleased with the name Tuscany Station. Many respondents were unhappy about the delayed construction schedule. View the full summary of the feedback .
The project team will continue to work with the CCC throughout the fall and winter to complete the detailed design. Another open house will be scheduled in the winter of 2010 to present the final concepts.
Community Consultation Committee (CCC)
Since September 2008, Transportation Infrastructure has been working with a Community Consultation Committee (CCC) made up of representatives from the communities of Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, and Tuscany, as well as Calgary Transit and the Ward Alderman. The CCC provides The City with feedback on proposed plans, brings forward issues and concerns, and facilitates two-way communication between residents, businesses, and The City.
The City and the CCC will meet regularly throughout the design and construction phases of the project to discuss topics such as CTrain station appearance, parking facility layout, LRT traffic related issues, and landscaping, as well as address community issues.
Station name
Under The City's Municipal Naming Policy, LRT stations are to be named for their geographical location or proximity to a significant landmark. Administration makes a recommendation for a name and submits a report to the Municipal Names Committee. The Committee then reviews the report and determines if it should be forwarded to Council for approval.
The Community Consultation Committee representing the communities of Tuscany, Rocky Ridge and Royal Oak have suggested the name Tuscany Station. At the most recent open house in June 2009, the majority of attendees that filled out comment sheets also support this name.
Calgary Transit intends to recommend "Tuscany Station" to the Municipal Names Committee.
Sustainability
The project team, The City of Calgary, and the community have identified sustainability as a key element for this project. Sustainable design will be investigated for all elements of the project, incorporating The City's Sustainability Principles as outlined in Plan It Calgary, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
standards where possible. View the sustainability PDF to see some examples of how sustainability is being implemented in this project.
Overflow Parking
There are successful parking management plans operating in most communities adjacent to LRT stations. If overflow parking becomes an issue, The City will work with impacted residents to implement parking restrictions in the area. There are several types of parking management plans available to residents. Overflow parking will be addressed as part of the Community Consultation Committee to develop strategies before the station opens.
Project 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 or call 3-1-1 or 403-268-CITY.
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