The financial and logistical challenges facing Edmonton’s LRT expansions. Due to escalating costs, which have seen the southward expansion of the Capital Line LRT to Ellerslie Road increase by $242 million to $1.34 billion, the city council is considering a pause on further LRT expansions1. The piece suggests that the city needs to re-evaluate its approach to these projects, especially in light of the $2.6-billion Valley Line west now being set on course2. It’s a reflection on the impact of inflation on municipal projects and the difficult choices that have to be made when budgets are tight2.
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