Valley Line Project History - Concept Planning
During this phase of the project the Valley Line (Southeast to West) LRT was broken into three parts; Southeast, Downtown, and West.
The Concept Planning phase of this project defined the major features of the Valley Line (SE to W LRT) including the corridor and alignment, station locations, integration with the transportation network, preliminary property requirements, and cost estimates. Concept Plans have been approved by City Council.
Concept Planning
June 20, 2012 - Concept Plan Update
City Council approved the proposed amendments to Concept Plan.
Approved Concept Plan Amendment
Approval of the proposed amendment means:
- The Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) has been relocated to Whitemud Drive & 75 Street
- The Transit Centre and LRT Station have been relocated to Wagner, on 75 Street south of Wagner Road
- The Park & Ride has been relocated to Wagner and will include up to 1300 stalls
- There is no LRT Stop at Whitemud Drive & 75 Street
- The LRT will operate on a bridge from about 85 Street & Argyll Road to 75 Street & McIntyre Road
February 15, 2012 - City Council Approved Downtown LRT Concept Plan
The Downtown LRT Project is part of the Valley Line (Southeast to West) LRT project.
Downtown LRT - Approved Quarters Area
Downtown LRT - Concept Plan Presentation
January 31, 2012 - Recommendation to Council for the Downtown LRT Concept Plan
Transportation Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes - January 31, 2012
Presentation - Downtown LRT Concept Plan
Council and Committee Meeting Minutes - January 18, 2011 (Item 6.1 & 6.2)
November 15, 2011 - Transportation Infrastructure Committee Downtown LRT Concept Plan Presentation
Presentation - Downtown LRT Concept Plan
Council and Committee Meeting Minutes (Draft) - November 15, 2011 (Item 6.2)
October 5, 2011 - Downtown LRT Revised Recommendation for 102 and 102A Avenue from 95 to 97 Street
Revised Recommendation - 102 and 102A Ave - 95 to 97 St
Revised Recommendation - 102 and 102A Ave - 95 to 97 St - Chinese
June 1, 2011 - City Council Approved Funding for Valley Line (Southeast to West) LRT Preliminary Engineering
City Council approved $39 million to proceed to preliminary engineering for the Valley Line (Southeast to West) LRT line.
May 25, 2011 - Downtown LRT Recommended Concept Plan Presented to Transportation and Public Works Committee
Downtown LRT Presentation to Transportation and Public Works Committee
December 8, 2010 - Southeast LRT and West LRT Transportation and Public Works Committee Non Statutory Public Hearing
June 21, 2010 - Downtown LRT Public Hearing
City Council approved the surface downtown section of LRT. The work to determine the LRT downtown route was developed in conjunction with the Capital City Downtown Plan.
February 3, 2010 - City Council Passed Motion
To make the combined West and Southeast LRT lines the next priority after, or concurrent with, the NAIT line.
City Council Minutes - Priorities of next LRT Lines (Item 5.5)
October 2009 - Valley Line (Southeast and West) LRT Corridor Selection
Southeast LRT Corridor Selection - Complete Report
West LRT Corridor Selection - Complete Report
Public Engagement
August 21 and July 24, 2011 - Downtown LRT Workshops
Presentation - Downtown LRT - August 21
Presentation - Downtown LRT - July 24
Feedback Summary Report - 102 and 102A Avenue Area - August 21
Feedback Summary Report - 102 and 102A Avenue Area - July 24
April 28, 2011 - Downtown LRT Information Session
January 19, 2011 - City Council Approved Southeast LRT Concept Plan and West LRT Concept Plan
City Council Public Hearing Minutes - January 19, 2011 (Item 6.6 & 6.7)
November 2010 - Public Involvement
November 29 and 30 - West LRT Information Sessions
Two meetings were held to share information about the project and get feedback on West LRT Concept Plan. Background information on City Council approvals and direction were also available.
Presentation - Stony Plain Road Business District to Downtown
Presentation - Lewis Estates to Stony Plain Road Business District
November 24 and 25 - Southeast LRT Information Sessions
Two meetings were held to share information about the project and get feedback on Southeast LRT Concept Plan. Background information on City Council approvals and direction were also available.
Presentation - Downtown to Argyll
November 2 - Downtown LRT Open House
This meeting was held to share information about a potential Concept Plan and get feedback for report to City Council.
September 2010 - Downtown LRT Design Options
A number of design options were reviewed with a broad range of stakeholders.
September 7 and 8, 2010 - Southeast LRT and West LRT Open Houses
Public presented with Potential LRT alignment, station locations, and an access plan for review and feedback.
Southeast
West
May 2010 - Southeast LRT and West LRT Public Workshops
Southeast and West LRT Workshops were held to get public perspectives on how decisions made will impact people that live, work and visit areas where LRT will be located.
Milestones Report - Southeast and West LRT
Workshops
May 4 - Lewis Farms to 156 Street/92 Avenue
May 6 - 163 Street/87 Avenue to Stony Plain Road/142 Street
May 12 - Stony Plain Road/149 Street to Stony Plain Road/124 Street
Presentation - Stony Plain Road from 149 Street to 124 Street
May 13 - Stony Plain Road (Groat Road Bridge) to Downtown
Presentation - Stony Plain Road/124 Street to 104 Avenue/109 Street
May 18 - Downtown to 95 Avenue/84 Street
May 19 - Connors Road (Cloverdale Hill) to 83 Street/Whyte Avenue
May 26 - 83 Street/90 Avenue (Traffic Circle) to 75 Street/Wagner Road
May 27 - 75 Street/Wagner Road to Mill Woods
October 2009 - Public Involvement Report 2008-2009
In 2008, the City of Edmonton initiated a study to develop an LRT corridor recommendation for Southeast LRT and re-evaluate potential West LRT route options.
Southeast to West LRT Public Involvement Report 2008 to 2009
June 2009 - Public Involvement Themes
In March and April 2009, an online questionnaire and a series of face-to-face interviews were conducted. This information has been used to help refine the discussion points for further public involvement.
March 2009 - Questionnaire Southeast LRT
December 2008 - Profiling Interviews
In December 2008 a series of profiling interviews with key stakeholders was undertaken to collect feedback on the five possible routes identified by the project team and get input on a proposed public involvement plan for the project. The results of the process are reported in the summary document.
Summary Document - Southeast LRT Extension - Public Involvement Process Profiling Interviews
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