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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 www.metronews.ca News worth sharing.
Downtown LRT route may shift Council committee recommends change Connector an important part of expansion HEATHER MCINTYRE
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The Edmonton Oilers’ Eric Belanger and Colorado Avalanche’s Daniel Winnik battle in Edmonton on Tuesday. Oilers won for the second time in their last three outings with a 3-2 victory over the Avalanche. Story, page 25.
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The downtown LRT route could shift north after a council committee recommended Tuesday the route run along 102A-103 Avenue, as opposed to 102 Avenue. The change would move the route one block north, from 95 Street west to 107 Street. “This just shows that the city councillors and administration are willing to listen and re-look at plans,” said Coun. Jane Batty, who made the motion. Adam Laughlin, director of facility and capital planning for the city, said drafting a new concept plan for the alternative route would take about one year
Members of the Chinese community have been vocal about moving the line north from 102 Avenue to 102A Avenue in the east end of downtown. They have cited building access, future development and the effect on the China Gate as concerns.
and could add to the overall cost of the project. “I think this is a totally, totally wrong thing to do,” said Coun. Amarjeet Sohi. “We have given approval to this bylaw twice. A lot of work has been done.” City council will debate and vote on the issue Feb. 15.