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 * =Northwest LRT Extension to Rocky Ridge/Royal Oak and Tuscany=
 * The design stage of this project is nearing completion, and as such, so is the public consultation component. The next stage of the project will include procurement and construction.

Project scope
This fifth phase of the extension of the Northwest LRT line will extend out to a new station adjacent to the communities of Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak and Tuscany. This new station will primarily serve those living and working in Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak and Tuscany. The project includes:
 * A new CTrain Station in the median of Crowchild Trail, near the recently decommissioned intersection with Rocky Ridge Road.
 * LRT Park and Ride and bus loops on both the north and south sides of Crowchild Trail with total capacity for approximately 550 passenger vehicles and five new bus routes - three in Rocky Ridge/Royal Oak and two in Tuscany.
 * A pedestrian bridge linking the Park and Ride facilities with the LRT station, and connecting the regional pathway across Crowchild Trail.
 * Two LRT bridges at the Stoney Trail interchange.
 * Two electrical substation buildings.
 * 2.5 km of trackwork, including electrical and communications systems.

Project budget and timeline
In May 2009 City Council approved a budget update to reflect the current economy, and changes to Provincial funding. The overall project budget has been increased to $115 million based on the preliminary design estimate. The project is currently scheduled for completion in 2014 based on the projected funding availability in the coming years.

Project schedule

 * 2009-2011: Detailed Design and Public Consultation**
 * Complete detailed design and public consultation
 * Complete LRT bridge construction
 * Provincial interchange construction at Stoney Trail / Crowchild Trail
 * LRT storm sewer construction
 * 2012-2014*: LRT Construction**
 * Station, pedestrian bridge, Park and Rides, bus terminal, track, and electrical systems construction
 * Passenger service beginning in the fall of 2014
 * Timeline based on current Council-approved budget

Stoney Trail/Crowchild Trail interchange
When Stoney Trail / Crowchild Trail interchange construction began, the LRT extension to Rocky Ridge / Royal Oak and Tuscany was not anticipated for 10-20 years. The Province intended to build the interchange in two stages; the initial stage included signals on Crowchild Trail and was anticipated to be complete in 2008. With the approval of the LRT extension the Province has committed to build the full free-flow interchange to eliminate the need for at-grade crossings with the LRT. The interchange is scheduled open to traffic in 2011. The City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation are working together to ensure construction detours and technical requirements for both projects are coordinated. For further information please visit The Government of Alberta.

Public consultation
Public consultation is a valued component of this project, based on the belief that decisions are improved when they involve impacted stakeholders. To date, five open houses have been held, the Community Consultation Committee (CCC) has met numerous times, project newsletters have been issued, and a project blog has been created as a place to further discussions. The most recent open houses were held in June 2010 (one in Tuscany and one in Rocky Ridge) to present information and gather feedback about preliminary landscaping and pathway connections plans, station design and parking facility layouts, and the proposed station name. Approximately 200 people attended the Rocky Ridge open house and an estimated 115 people attended the Tuscany open house. A summary of the public input from those open houses is available in the Downloads section. All of the plans that were presented at the open houses are provided on this web page.

Community Consultation Committee (CCC)
Since September 2008, Transportation Infrastructure has been working with a Community Consultation Committee (CCC) made up of representatives from the communities of Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, and Tuscany, as well as Calgary Transit and the Ward Aldermen. The CCC provides The City with feedback on proposed plans, brings forward issues and concerns, and facilitates two-way communication between residents, businesses, and The City. The City and the CCC will meet regularly throughout the construction phase of the project to discuss topics such as LRT traffic related issues, construction staging and progress, construction impacts to adjacent residents and the larger community, as well as address any other project related community issues.

Station name
Under The City's Municipal Naming Policy, LRT stations are to be named for their geographical location or proximity to a significant landmark. Administration makes a recommendation for a name and submits a report to the Municipal Names Committee. The Committee then reviews the report and determines if it should be forwarded to Council for approval. The Community Consultation Committee representing the communities of Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, and Tuscany have suggested the name Tuscany Station. At the most recent open houses in June 2009 and 2010, the majority of attendees that filled out comment sheets also supported this name.

Sustainability
At the beginning of this project, the project team, The City of Calgary, and the community identified sustainability as a key element for success. Sustainable design has been considered and investigated throughout the project, incorporating The City's Sustainability Principles as outlined in Plan It Calgary. View the sustainability PDF to see how the triple bottom line has been implemented on this project and the impact the initiatives are expected to make.

Overflow Parking
There are successful parking management plans operating in most communities adjacent to LRT stations. Overflow parking will be addressed approximately six months before the station opens as part of the Community Consultation Committee. The City will work with impacted residents to implement parking restrictions if overflow parking becomes an issue.

Project information
Transportation Infrastructure is committed to keeping citizens informed about this project and details will be updated on this site on an ongoing basis. For more information, please fill out the [|online form] or call 3-1-1 or 403-268-CITY.

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