Calgary Mayor Wants Free CTrain to Stampede | Calgary News

Calgary’s mayor is pushing to expand the free CTrain fare zone all the way to the Stampede grounds, aiming to ease congestion for the 1.5 million visitors expected during the 10-day festival. While the free zone has existed since 1981 to boost downtown mobility, recent debates questioned its value—though council has paused any changes to gather more public input. Calgary Transit reports smooth operations during Stampede, with extra trains and flexible capacity to handle crowds, especially post-Grandstand shows. The mayor also hopes to make 24-hour service a permanent feature for major events, prioritizing seamless transit during peak times. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad3eb4c6cc8cecb9