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“Another great advantage of a low-floor LRT system should be its top priority for LRT Expansion,” says
is that the stops can be small and require minimal Nicholson. “Next, we spent a few years updating the
infrastructure—a stop can be as simple as a raised preliminary engineering and went through a public-
curb and sidewalk,” says Nicholson. “This supports private partnership (P3) procurement which included
safe, pedestrian-friendly communities.” design, build, operations, maintenance, financing
and vehicles–the full package–for the Valley Line
“An LRT is a fitting choice for Edmonton because of Southeast. TransEd will operate and maintain the
its size and population,” says Nicholson. “We also line through to 2050.”
have a heritage for LRT, as Edmonton was the first
city in North America to have a modern, purpose- And with the Valley Line Southeast nearly complete,
built LRT.” what’s next? “The City did a separate procurement
for the Valley Line West, and we've ordered an
The Valley Line was split into two phases shortly additional fleet of trains that will be able to run the
after design of the line. “Edmonton city council entire Valley Line when it's open.”
decided that implementing the Valley Line
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