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CALGARY'S LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM

W C Kuyt, James D. Hemstock

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This paper describes some of the background to the development of the South Corridor light-rail transit (LRT) line in Calgary. Characteristics of the city, the corridor, and the existing transit system are also presented. The results of a recent study undertaken to determine the type and timing of transit improvements are briefly summarized. Alternatives studied in detail included LRT, busways, and exclusive bus lanes; LRT was selected and implementation has begun. Finally, the paper describes the vehicles and route chosen.

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This paper describes some of the background to the development of the South Corridor light-rail transit (LRT) line in Calgary. Characteristics of the city, the corridor, and the existing transit system are also presented. The results of a recent study undertaken to determine the type and timing of transit improvements are briefly summarized. Alternatives studied in detail included LRT, busways, and exclusive bus lanes; LRT was selected and implementation has begun. Finally, the paper describes the vehicles and route chosen.

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This paper describes some of the background to the development of the South Corridor light-rail transit (LRT) line in Calgary. Characteristics of the city, the corridor, and the existing transit system are also presented. The results of a recent study undertaken to determine the type and timing of transit improvements are briefly summarized. Alternatives studied in detail included LRT, busways, and exclusive bus lanes; LRT was selected and implementation has begun. Finally, the paper describes the vehicles and route chosen.

Key concepts: Light rail transit, Transit (satellite), Transport engineering, Light rail, Public transport, Rail transit, Rapid transit, Transit system

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