Very cool, @darwink . Might not be relevant to this specific thread, but Edmonton International Airport has a vague map outlining their long term plans, which includes rail transit (again, vaguely, I don't think they're clear what kind of rail). Page 33 here...

While the bridge is undeniably a huge financial challenge in getting the LRT across the yard, that's also what would make it so valuable. The yard is hard to cross right now for anyone and everything, which is why we should cross it (imo). The very problem, that it's a new large crossing, is...

This is promising

It's been a while since I lived near Whyte, but I remember the 109 St crossing at 83rd Ave would fail to detect scooters. It always registered bikes, but never scooters. And the fact that there were no buttons and no traffic lights that would cycle to give crossers a chance often meant scooters...

I think the central station will almost certainly be in the quarters. Not only does the HSR/Airport line need to get downtown and connect with LRT somewhere, but it also needs a path for commuter rail to get out of downtown towards Spruce Grove, Stoney Plain, St Albert (and 60 year connections...

I found this old article discussing land bought by AB Gov in Calgary for a future downtown rail terminal. https://web.archive.org/web/20071218135354/http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/city/story.html?id=43b5d9a6-87ea-4b58-87d8-4714f6a6137e Does anyone know what land this is? Does AB Gov...