West LRT Project History
About The Project
The future West LRT line from Lewis Farms to Downtown is part of the Transportation Master Plan's vision to expand LRT service to all sectors of the City by 2040.
Benefits of West LRT line:
- West LRT line will connect to Southeast LRT line
- Travel between Lewis Estates and downtown in 28 minutes
- Opportunities for transfers to existing Downtown LRT line
- Low-floor technology operating at street-level, separate from traffic
Transportation Master Plan
June 1, 2011 |
City Council Approved Funding for Preliminary EngineeringCity Council approved $39 million to proceed to preliminary engineering for the Southeast to West LRT line. |
January 19, 2011 |
City Council Public HearingCity Council approved West LRT Concept Plan. Detailed LRT Maps |
December 8, 2010 |
Non Statutory Public Hearing |
November 29-30, 2010 |
Information SessionsShared details of West LRT Concept Plan. Stony Plain Road Business District to Downtown Presentation Lewis Estates to Stony Plain Road Business District Presentation |
September 7-8, 2010 |
Open HousesPublic presented with Potential LRT alignment, station locations, and an access plan for review and feedback. |
May 2010 |
Public WorkshopsWest LRT Workshops held to get public perspectives on how decisions made will impact people that live, work and visit areas where LRT will be located. West and Southeast LRT Milestones Report
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October 2009 |
West LRT Corridor Selection |
For More Information
Future LRT General Inquiries
| Telephone | 780-496-4874 |
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| LRTprojects@edmonton.ca |