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Calgary Transit and the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) are conducting maintenance and construction work on LRT tracks and stations, including the Victoria Park/Stampede Station. The closures are scheduled to begin on Saturday at 2 a.m. and end on Tuesday at 4 a.m. Crews will work around the clock to complete track work, concrete work, and upgrades to the station’s canopy and oculus. The closures are part of a larger project that includes the extension of 17th Avenue onto the Stampede grounds. The $128-million project was previously expected to be completed in time for the Stampede in July, but those plans have been revised. The station is now expected to be completed later this summer, along with the opening of the extension.

Calgary Transit continues to experience substantial ridership growth, with over 25 million trips recorded in the first quarter of 2024. This marks a 21% increase compared to the same period last year, following sustained growth throughout 2023. The City of Calgary attributes this surge to increased demand and expanded off-peak service levels. Notably, CTrain boardings reached an all-time high of 8,792,500 in a single month, surpassing the previous record set in 2014. Furthermore, surveys indicate that perceptions of safety on Calgary Transit are improving, with a growing percentage of Calgarians feeling secure while riding or waiting for CTrains. Despite these positive developments, approximately 49% of Calgarians still express safety concerns and avoid using public transit at times. Calgary Transit plans to further expand services in 2024 and 2025 to enhance accessibility and improve the customer experience.