is a significant infrastructure milestone to serve our growing needs,” said Mayor Amarjeet Sohi in a news release from the City of Edmonton. “This extension further strengthens our LRT network and provides the north side of Edmonton with greater access to transit service.” The larger NAIT/Blatchford Market LRT Station will benefit students of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), future residents of the sustainable Blatchford neighbourhood and bring this LRT network one step closer to connecting communities for Edmontonians. Phase 1 of the extension is emblematic of the provincial and federal government’s commitment to supporting transit in the province. COMMUNITY IMPACT The Metro Line extension holds transformative potential for the communities it serves. By linking residential areas, educational institutions, and commercial hubs, the extension facilitates seamless movement within the city. Students at NAIT, in particular, have embraced the new station, underscoring its significance as a gateway to education and opportunity. At the heart of Edmonton’s transit expansion strategy is the concept of transit-oriented development (TOD). By concentrating development around transit hubs, Edmonton aims to create NAIT/Blatchford Market 36 MAR 2024 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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