Surface Green Line LRT route in downtown Calgary endorsed by city committee
The surface alignment for the Green Line LRT through Calgary's downtown core chosen by a city committee was the only option that fell within the project's available budget.
The Calgary City Executive Committee has unanimously approved a surface Green Line LRT route through downtown Calgary, choosing a path along 10 Avenue S.W. that ends at a station between 1 and 2 Street S.W. This decision came after nearly two years of debate, with the committee selecting the third and only budget-friendly option from three presented.
City officials noted that the chosen route aligns with funding commitments from project partners, avoiding costly overruns. The city's mayor praised the move, stating that delays are inevitable, but there will never be a time when it becomes cheaper to build. The project, already underway in the southeast leg, will now progress to the next stages of planning and design.
However, the new alignment still needs approval from all levels of government, as the $6.2 billion Green Line project is partially funded by provincial and federal contributions. Some councillors expressed concerns about future connections to north Calgary and the costs of completing the MAX Green BRT line, suggesting amendments to address these issues.
As of September 8, 2026, $209 million in contracts have been awarded for six projects along the southeast leg, with $2.2 billion committed to date, and the yearly budget for construction is currently projected to reach $400 million.
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