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Originally Posted by kevman
This is an unpopular opinion but I believe the Bow River tunnel is a mistake for this reason. I would have rather seen the train come into downtown elevated above grade and had the money to spend on a Crescent Heights station and more north line stations.
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Problems with elevated would be:
-Existing +15 system. Would have to work around it or possibly integrate it.
- CPR tracks require 10 meter clearance which poses challenges in terms of access, design and cost.
- Buidling and operating an elevated LRT line over Prince's Island Park is a negative
Those plus there not being as much of a cost difference from tunneling, and the negative of additional shadowing in Calgary's climate and aeshetics of the elevated structures.