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Report of the Alberta High Speed Rail Review Committee

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A High Speed Rail Review Committee was created by Alberta Economic Development in December of 1985. Its terms of reference had as its objective the following: "To review, assess and report on the... More ≫

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A High Speed Rail Review Committee was created by Alberta Economic Development in December of 1985. Its terms of reference had as its objective the following: "To review, assess and report on the feasibility and viability of an innovative joint-venture between the private sector and government to provide, between Calgary and Edmonton, a high-speed rail service."

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Ecosystem services approach pilot on wetlands : integrated assessment report

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The Ecosystem Services approach pilot on wetlands is part of the Alberta Environment and Water’s 10-year ecosystem services road map. Its completion and results are considered a progression in... More ≫

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The Ecosystem Services approach pilot on wetlands is part of the Alberta Environment and Water’s 10-year ecosystem services road map. Its completion and results are considered a progression in understanding and applying an ecosystem services approach to support decision making. Ecosystems provide innumerable services that are underrepresented or absent in most economic development decisions; however, these services contribute to development objectives (e.g., scenic quality of the land) and to realizing quality of life goals. Identifying and understanding many of the services from wetlands can provide more information to decision makers, which may help to prevent unintended consequences from development decisions.

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High-speed rail prospects in the Calgary-Edmonton corridor

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The Calgary-Edmonton Intercity Passenger Rail Study consisted of 3 phases: Phase I consisted of five sub-studies aimed at identifying a role for passenger rail. Consultants Loram International... More ≫

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The Calgary-Edmonton Intercity Passenger Rail Study consisted of 3 phases: Phase I consisted of five sub-studies aimed at identifying a role for passenger rail. Consultants Loram International Ltd. concluded that a high-speed rail service potentially could be useful but that additional analyses were required. Phase II was the result: four sub-studies on modal demand, route assessment, operational costs, and financial matters. Phase III was aimed at refining the earlier results, so that a decision could be made whether or not to proceed with design, engineering and protection of right-of-way, should the government so decide. Included were studies of the route, downtown access, facilities, rolling stock, and economic and financial aspects. This presentation provides the results of all work completed to date.

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