Promising momentum for Calgary’s Green Line LRT project [Video]

The Green Line LRT project seemed to stall in September but many say it hasn’t gone off the rails, as Calgary’s mayor and the province met again to discuss options on Friday.

“With all these ongoing Green Line conversations right now, I think you will see a Green Line by the end of the decade — at least an initial Green Line by the end of the decade,” said David Cooper, transit expert.

Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Premier Danielle Smith and Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen met in Red Deer on Friday morning.

Gondek called it another productive meeting.

“In the interest of taxpayers, I’m focused on every way that wind-down of the original Green Line project can be carried out in a manner that retains the highest value and benefit for Calgarians,” she said.

 The province says it remains committed to delivering a Green Line. 

“We continue to work productively with the City …