Davies | |
Type: | Edmonton LRT station |
Style: | Edmonton LRT |
Structure: | Elevated |
Platform: | Centre-loading platform |
Tracks: | 2 |
Parking: | 1300 |
Opened: | November 4, 2023 |
Accessible: | Yes |
Architect: | DIALOG[1] |
Owned: | City of Edmonton |
Other Services Header: | Services |
Map State: | collapsed |
Davies station is an elevated light rail transit station in Edmonton, Alberta, as part of its Valley Line extension.[2] It is located south-west of the intersection of 75 Street and Wagner Road, in Davies Industrial.[3] The station is the first elevated rail station utilized by the Edmonton Transit Service, and includes a 1,300 stall park and ride and a new transit centre. The station was scheduled to open in 2020;[4] but opened on November 4, 2023.[5]
On January 22, 2018, the Edmonton Arts Council announced a large-scale public art installation, by world-renowned artist Shan Shan Sheng, would become part of Davies station.[6] The station's wood roof consists of 15,498 individual pieces of timber which were prepared and treated in Edmonton by local businesses.[7]
The Davies Transit Centre is located on the west side of 75 Street. It has several amenities including bike racks, drop off area, public washrooms, a large shelter and an emergency phone.[8]
The transit centre opened on September 4, 2022 and replaced the Millgate Transit Centre on 86 Street.
The following bus routes serve the transit centre:[9]
To/From | Routes |
---|---|
Burnewood | 506 |
Capilano Transit Centre | 501 |
Meadows Transit Centre | 504, 506 |
Pylypow Industrial | 505 |
Southgate Transit Centre | 6 |
Strathcona / Whyte Ave | 501 |
Strathcona Industrial | 503 |