TT2015-0881 Investing in Calgary's Green Line LRT (Fall 2015) ATTACHMENT 2 Investing in Calgary’s Green Line LRT Fall 2015 TT2015-0881, GREEN LINE FUNDING, STAGING AND DELIVERY/Att2.pdf Page 1 of 14 ISC: Unrestricted Investing in Calgary's Green Line LRT (Fall 2015) ^ The Green Line In 1981, Calgary’s fi st LRT line was opened, revolutionizing transportation in our city. The system has since expanded to become the backbone of the regional transit network with 58 route-kilometres of track and 45 stations. Today, on the average weekday, over 320,000 passengers are carried on the existing LRT network, making it the most successful LRT system in North America. The Green Line is the next LRT line to be built in Calgary. In 2014 Calgary City Council committed $520 million to this project to start initial implementation of the Green Line. On July 24, 2015 the Government of Canada made a historic funding commitment to the Green Line of up to $1.53 billion, contingent on matching provincial and municipal funds. The City of Calgary hopes to use this opportunity to partner with all levels of government and advance construction. North Pointe 96 Ave N Beddington Blvd Tuscany 72 Ave N Saddletowne 64 Ave N McKnight Blvd 40 Ave N 28 Ave N 16 Ave N 9 Ave N 9 Ave N Downtown 4 Street SE Inglewood / Ramsay 69 Street W Downtown Crossroads Highfield Lynnwood Ogden South Hill Green Line Quarry Park Existing LRT NOTE: Alignment, and station locations/ Douglas Glen names subject to confirmation. Shepard Map not to scale. Prestwick McKenzie Towne Auburn Bay / Mahogany Hospital Seton Somerset-Bridlewood TT2015-0881, GREEN LINE FUNDING, STAGING AND DELIVERY/Att2.pdf Page 2 of 14 ISC: Unrestricted Investing in Calgary's Green Line LRT (Fall 2015) ^ Historical LRT Development, Growth and Funding The Province of Alberta’s contribution over the last 30 years has been instrumental to the success of Calgary’s LRT system. 1980’s - 1990’s LRT Expansion Projects Funding Sources (millions) 1980’s1980’s - 1990’s - 1990’s Tuscany Saddletowne Northwest LRT extensions: Northeast LRT extensions: $243.5 • to Dalhousie (2003) • to McKnight-Westwinds (2007) 1980’s - 1990’s Provincial • to Crowfoot (2009) • to Saddletowne (2012) Tuscany • to Tuscany (2014) Saddletowne Northwest LRT extensions: Northeast LRT extensions: $243.5 • to Dalhousie (2003) • to McKnight-Westwinds (2007) Provincial • to Crowfoot (2009) • to Saddletowne (2012) Northwest LRT Northwest LRT to Municipal Tuscany • to Tuscany (2014) NortheastSaddletowne LRT to $271.5 extension to NorthwestUniversity LRT (1987)extensions: Northeast LRT extensions: $243.5 • to Dalhousie (2003) • to McKnight-Westwinds Whitehorn(2007) (1985) Provincial Brentwood (1990) Northwest LRT • to Crowfoot Northwest(2009) LRT to• to Saddletowne (2012) Municipal Northeast LRT to $271.5 extension to • to TuscanyUniversity (2014) (1987) Whitehorn (1985) Brentwood (1990) Northwest LRT Northwest LRT to Municipal Northeast LRT to $271.5 extension to University (1987) Whitehorn (1985) Brentwood (1990) 2000’s2000’s - present - present 69th Street West69th StreetLRT to West LRT to 69 Street SW 69(2012) Street SW (2012) 2000’s - present 2000’s - present$102 69th Street West LRT to $102 69 Street SW (2012) $102 $102 Federal $102 $102 Federal Federal Provincial $1,657 MunicipalProvincial Provincial 7 Avenue Transitway and South LRT to Anderson (1981) $1,657 $1,657 South LRT extensions: Municipal • to7 Avenue Fish Creek-Lacombe Transitway and (2001) Municipal 7 Avenue• toSouth Transitway Somerset-Bridlewood LRT to Anderson and (1981) (2004) South LRTSouth to AndersonLRT extensions: (1981) Somerset- Bridlewood• to Fish Creek-Lacombe (2001) South LRT• to extensions: Somerset-Bridlewood (2004) • to Fish Creek-Lacombe (2001) Somerset• to- BridlewoodSomerset-Bridlewood (2004) Somerset- Bridlewood TT2015-0881, GREEN LINE FUNDING, STAGING AND DELIVERY/Att2.pdf Page 3 of 14 ISC: Unrestricted Investing in Calgary's Green Line LRT (Fall 2015) Calgarians have responded to LRT improvement and ridership has increased significantly as the sys em has grown. Annual transit ridership and expansion of the LRT system 40,000,000 60,000,000 80,000,000 100,000,000 120,000,000 The 9.8 km northest line from The northeast line Whitehorn station extended to The northwest line to 7 Avenue SW South line extended to Fish McKnight - extended to Tuscany opened for service. Creek Lacome station. Westwinds station. Station. 1985 2001 2007 2014 1981 1987 2004 2012 2015 The 10.9 km The third leg of the CTrain South line extended to The northeast line Four-car platform south line from system was completed Somerset - Bridlewood extended to extension complete. Anderson Road in the northwest from the station. Saddletowne station. to 7 Avenue SW University station to officially opened. 7 Avenue SW. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) The 8.2 km west line service introduced. from 69 Street to Downtown West/Kerby station TT2015-0881, GREEN LINE FUNDING, STAGING AND DELIVERY/Att2.pdf officially opened. Page 4 of 14 ISC: Unrestricted Investing in Calgary's Green Line LRT (Fall 2015) ^ Return on Investing in Calgary’s LRT Transit supports Calgary’s economic engine More than 50% of Calgarians use transit to get to the downtown for work. Transit helps Calgarians move efficiently o and from the central business district – Calgary’s economic engine. The current system has enabled downtown growth and urban densification, and s veral transit oriented development projects along the LRT line. How Calgarians are getting downtown during the AM peak: Transit vs. Vehicles 60% 50% 40% Transit 30% Vehicle 20% % of daily trips downtown 10% 0% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TT2015-0881, GREEN LINE FUNDING, STAGING AND DELIVERY/Att2.pdf Page 5 of 14 ISC: Unrestricted Investing in Calgary's Green Line LRT (Fall 2015) Calgary: the economic driver that contributes to the success and growth of Alberta 73% Calgary has the highest labour participation rate in Canada. 30% Calgary has the second highest in labour force growth in Alberta. 29% Calgary has the highest total population growth over the past 10 years among Canadian CMAs* 29% Calgary has the second highest total employment growth over the past 10 years among Canadian CMAs* *Census Metropolitan Area Source: Economy at a glance: Calgary’s advantages, Calgary Economic Development, March 2015 Continued investment in transit will benefit Calgarians and Albertans Increased investment in transit An Economic Advantage Better Lives for Calgarians Stronger Alberta Economy • Result in less traffic and • Travel to work efficiently and • Increased productivity congestion economically • Increased taxes to fund public • Increased efficiency in goods • Air will be cleaner - reduce services and service movement carbon pollution • Increased contribution to Alberta • Options for low income seniors and families TT2015-0881, GREEN LINE FUNDING, STAGING AND DELIVERY/Att2.pdf Page 6 of 14 ISC: Unrestricted Investing in Calgary's Green Line LRT (Fall 2015) West LRT In December 2012, West LRT, Calgary’s largest ever infrastructure project was opened for service. The project was a catalyst to improve transit, pedestrian facilities, cycling infrastructure, traffic flow and enhance development opportunities across west Calgary. West LRT included 6 new CTrain stations, over 8 km of double track and 1,192 park and ride stalls. West LRT was 95% funded by the Government of Alberta through the Municipal Sustainability Initiative and GreenTRIP. Calgarians respond positively to improved rapid transit options Adding West LRT resulted in a large jumps in transit use for those communities in close proximity to the LRT line. In some cases upwards of 30% of residents now take transit to work (City-wide average is 18%). We expect to see similar results in the Southeast and North Central parts of the City with the completion of the Green Line LRT. 2011 2014 SaddletowneSaddletowne Tuscany Tuscany McKnight-WestwindsMcKnight-Westwinds Crowfoot Crowfoot 69 St W 69 St W Percentage taking transit to work <10% 10%-15% Somerset-Bridlewood 15%-20% Somerset-Bridlewood Somerset-BridlewoodSomerset-Bridlewood 20%-25% 25%-30% 30%-50% Non-Residential Community TT2015-0881, GREEN LINE FUNDING, STAGING AND DELIVERY/Att2.pdf Page 7 of 14 ISC: Unrestricted ^ A plan to enhance mobility and be fiscal y and environmentally responsible We have a plan and we’re ready RouteAhead 30-year Rapid Transit Network The Calgary Transportation Plan is a 60-year Keystone 128 Ave N vision which responds to growing transportation Blue Line Northeast: Stoney Trail North Pointe concerns by providing a balanced approach to LRT Extension Airport Transit improving mobility for all modes of travel. Shaganappi HOV 96 Ave N 96 Ave N Tuscany Calgary Saddletowne International RouteAhead is The City’s 30-year, $13 billion Airport strategic plan for transit and includes new Green Line North customer service oriented rapid transit projects. NW-HUB COP (West Campus Mobility) Route 305 BRT North Crosstown BRT Investing in Mobility, The City’s 10 year capital Enhancements Rundlehorn U of C plan, showcases the major projects and (alignment TBD) 17 Ave SE Transitway annual programs around infrastructure to meet Westbrook 69 St W 52 St E/ 84 St E Calgarians’ transportation needs as they work, 8 Ave Subway Hubalta Rd shop, and play. MRU The next major LRT expansion is the Green Line. 52 St E Heritage BRT Southwest Transitway South Crosstown 52 St E/ BRT 114 Ave Quarry Park Woodbine Green Line Southeast Somerset- Bridlewood Red Line South: Seton