How Calgary Became a Transit City

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What if I revealed that Canada boasts the second busiest LRT system in North America, and it's not in Toronto or Montreal but in the western city of Calgary, Alberta? Yes, you heard it correctly - this bustling LRT system thrives in Canada's fifth-largest metro region. So, how did Calgary achieve this remarkable feat? Let's dive straight into it
Enter the C-Train, a light-rail system in Calgary that operates as a high-capacity light metro. Within the downtown free-fare zone, it transforms into a modern tram, gliding along a dedicated right-of-way. This innovative subway-surface alignment, often dubbed semi-metro, might just hold the key to why the system excels in transporting Calgary's citizens. But before we unravel the bigger questions, let's delve into the fascinating history of the C-Train.
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