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Muta · 12-02-2025, 10:07 PM

One way to increase ridership, as obvious as it is, is to increase medium and high density developments within Calgary's targeted TODs (Transit-Oriented Developments). Calgary currently does this, but could be doing more IMO. More people living within walking distance of a train station (the current estimate of a TOD's radius that you can reasonably project in Calgary is about 800m, but I think it should be around 500-600m) means higher ridership. Not sure if the city does it already, but perhaps their Council should look at unique development incentives within TOD radii.

Here's an example of a proposed new LRT station (Midtown Station) that is being planned for just SE of Chinook Centre, guided in relation with TOD objectives. (CBC Link)

Calgary's train system is far from perfect. Like, very far. But ridership can increase with the right development strategy, incentives and partnerships with the private sector in combination with the right supporting public infrastructure (parks, main streets, recreation facilities, etc.).

12-02-2025, 10:07 PM	#6331
Muta Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Auckland, NZ Exp:	One way to increase ridership, as obvious as it is, is to increase medium and high density developments within Calgary's targeted TODs (Transit-Oriented Developments). Calgary currently does this, but could be doing more IMO. More people living within walking distance of a train station (the current estimate of a TOD's radius that you can reasonably project in Calgary is about 800m, but I think it should be around 500-600m) means higher ridership. Not sure if the city does it already, but perhaps their Council should look at unique development incentives within TOD radii. Here's an example of a proposed new LRT station (Midtown Station) that is being planned for just SE of Chinook Centre, guided in relation with TOD objectives. (CBC Link) Calgary's train system is far from perfect. Like, very far. But ridership can increase with the right development strategy, incentives and partnerships with the private sector in combination with the right supporting public infrastructure (parks, main streets, recreation facilities, etc.).