A pedestrian was tragically killed in an incident involving a CTrain in northeast Calgary on Friday. Emergency crews responded to the scene at 36th Street Northeast and 44th Avenue Northeast, and northbound 36th Street was closed as a result. The CTrain line has since reopened after being closed for Stampede station construction.
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.
