Shepard

On July 30, 2024, Calgary City Council approved the recommendation to begin Phase 1 construction which included the deferral of Shepard station to a future extension. Click here for more information.

About the station

The station is located near the communities of Copperfield, New Brighton and McKenzie Towne and connects to:

South Trail Crossing, a large retail and commercial centre at 130 Avenue S.E.
An employment hub with 4,000 jobs within a 10-minute walk of the station

Features of station area

Maintenance and storage facility
Park and Ride with approximately 920 stalls
North bus terminal
South bus terminal
Plaza space that connects Park and Ride bus terminals and light rail transit (LRT) station
Station area including partial canopy coverage on platforms

Key features:

Event space for community programming
Seating and lean rails
Bicycle parking
Platform shelters
The multi-use pathways at Shepard Station will be placed in locations that reduce intersections with roadways and track alignments. They will provide seamless access from 40 Street S.E. and 52 Street S.E.

Public spaces

Within Shepard Station, larger landscaping elements will provide locations for thoughtfully placed art installations. Whether individuals are waiting at transit stops, riding the train, or walking within the station area, they can interact with the art displayed within it.

An event space north of the station for community programming will be framed by raised planters and tree planting. This space also promotes passenger-friendly space to wait in and travel through.