Phase 1 of the Green Line LRT (from Shepard to Eau Clare) is the largest LRT project to be constructed in our city’s history. This megaproject will connect communities from the southeast to downtown and the broader transit network through the Red and Blue LRT lines and three MAX rapid bus lines.
The map on the right shows how the Green Line will expand Calgary’s Primary Transit Network (PTN). The PTN is a permanent network of high frequency corridors that have transit services operating every 10 minutes or less, at least 15 hours a day, seven days a week. The PTN forms the foundation of the transit system.
Green Line Phase 1 will have:
km of new track
new stations
rapid transit connections
Map of the future Primary Transit Network (LRT, BRT and MAX routes)
The Green Line will run trains every 10 minutes or less, 15 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Wait and travel times will be reduced 20-25 minutes compared to existing bus service in the southeast.
Vehicle congestion and travel times on major roadways, like Deerfoot Trail, will be reduced by up to 10%.
Example journeys on Green Line (Douglas Glen to 7 Avenue SW)
| Journey | Expected time | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Bus | Walk/Bus/Walk | 55 - 60 minutes |
| Current Drive | Drive/Walk | 30 - 40 minutes |
| Future Green Line | Drive or Bus/Green Line/Walk | 30 - 35 minutes |
Transit hubs, or major transit stations, enable people to transfer between many transit routes, including:
Transit hubs planned for Green Line:
Phase 1: Shepard station to Eau Claire station
Phase 2: Eau Claire station to 16 Avenue N. station
