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Why Alberta is Spending $10.7 Billion on 'Slow' Trains

Edmonton is doubling down on a $4.5 billion transit gamble that is dividing the city. Is the Valley Line LRT a stroke of urban planning genius, or a massive miscalculation? Calgary will soon do the same with their 6.2 billion Green Line. For 40 years, Edmonton and Calgary have built "fast pipes"—high-floor, separated trains designed to whisk suburban commuters downtown. But the new Valley Line and upcoming Green Line changes everything. By choosing low-floor "Urban LRT," the cities are trading guaranteed speed for the promise of walkable, dense, and integrated neighbourhoods. In this video, I break down the "Identity Crisis" of Edmonton’s transit: The Speed Test: Can a street-level train actually compete with a mini subway? The Global Scoreboard: Will Edmonton become the next Berlin (absolute priority signaling) The Real ROI: Why the success of these $10.7 billion projects aren't measured in minutes saved, but in tax assessments, cars off the road and density. Whether you’re an urban planner or a frustrated commuter, the outcome of this "experiment" will reshape Edmonton and Calgary for the next century. #yeg #calgary #greenline #urbantransit #exploreedmonton