Calgary Construction Association Statement on City Council’s Green Line Approval

The Calgary Construction Association (CCA) is cautiously optimistic following City Council’s decision to approve the latest alignment of the Green Line LRT project. Earlier this week, the CCA submitted a letter urging the project to move forward immediately with construction of the Southeast segment from the new event centre to Shepard, while continuing to study and assess the impacts of the downtown portion. We are encouraged to see Council’s recommendations align with this approach, allowing critical infrastructure to proceed while ensuring further due diligence on downtown connectivity and feasibility.

The CCA remains committed to a Green Line that maximizes service to Calgarians while delivering the best value for taxpayer investment. We also call on both the City and the Province to ensure that  a full downtown solution including connectivity to Eau Claire and the North also remains a priority, recognizing the importance of a fully integrated transit network that meets the needs of a growing city.

We look forward to continued engagement with stakeholders to support a Green Line that enhances mobility, strengthens communities, and delivers long-term economic benefits for Calgary.

Frano Cavar
Director of Public Affairs and External Relations
Calgary Construction Association
franocavar@cgyca.com