Stadium station is an Edmonton LRT station in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It serves the Capital Line. It is a ground-level station located at 111 Avenue and 84 Street, next to Commonwealth Stadium and Clarke Stadium.
History
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The station opened on April 22, 1978, and is one of the original five stations on the LRT system.[3]
Redevelopment work on the station began in mid-May 2020. The station redevelopment includes renovating the entire station roof canopy, removing the underground concourse, adding a second platform (making the station the only two platform LRT station in Edmonton), adding new heated shelters, public washrooms, and a security office. Work on the redevelopment was completed in November 2022.[4]
Public art
editThe public art at Stadium station was designed by students at the University of Alberta. It is a series of flags and flagpoles made of coloured aluminum.[5]
Security
edit- In 2010, a 23-year-old woman was shot and killed at Stadium station.[6]
- In 2012, a man was beaten to death on board the LRT between Stadium station and Belvedere Station.[7]
Around the station
editStadium Transit Centre
editStadium Transit Centre | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Platforms | 7 bus bays[8] |
| Construction | |
| Parking | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Other information | |
| Website | Stadium Transit Centre |
The Stadium Transit Centre is located on the east and west side of the LRT station (along 111 avenue). It is connected to the station by a pedestrian underpass below the station. This transit centre has park & ride and a drop off area. There are no public washrooms, pay phones, or vending machines at this transit centre.[9]
The following bus routes serve the transit centre:[10]
| To/From | Routes |
|---|---|
| Abbottsfield Transit Centre | 101 |
| Belvedere Transit Centre | 2-Owl |
| Coliseum Transit Centre | 2-Owl |
| Clareview Transit Centre | 2-Owl |
| Downtown | 2 |
| Kingsway/Royal Alex Transit Centre | 3 |
| West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre | 2 |
| Westmount Transit Centre | 3 |
The above list does not include LRT services from the adjacent LRT station.
References
edit- ^ "SD160 Light Rail Vehicle" (PDF). Siemens Transportation Systems, Inc. May 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 26, 2010. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
- ^ "2019 LRT Passenger Count Report" (PDF). City of Edmonton. April 2020. Retrieved 5 Feb 2021.
- ^ The other four are Belvedere station, Coliseum station, Churchill station and Central station.
- ^ "Stadium LRT Station Redevelopment | City of Edmonton". www.edmonton.ca. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
- ^ "Stadium Station Art :: City of Edmonton". Archived from the original on 2013-09-04.
- ^ "Woman shot dead at Edmonton LRT station". CBC News. May 22, 2010. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "Man dies after beating on Edmonton transit train". CBC News. December 31, 2012. Archived from the original on December 31, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ^ "Stadium Transit Centre Map" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Stadium Transit Centre". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "Route Brochures and Maps (select Stadium under Transit Centre)". City of Edmonton. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
See also
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