Kitchener-Waterloo Light Rail

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway line
gptkbp:accessibility wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:annualRidership estimated 5,000 daily riders
gptkbp:built 2016
2019
gptkbp:challenges addressed during planning
gptkbp:collaborations with neighboring municipalities
gptkbp:community_engagement held throughout project
gptkbp:community_impact improves public transit access
gptkbp:community_involvement strong local advocacy
local stakeholders engaged
enhances urban development
gptkbp:community_outreach ongoing initiatives
gptkbp:communityEvents hosted at stations
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Waterloo
Kitchener
gptkbp:construction_cost $368 million
gptkbp:culturalHeritage reflected in design
gptkbp:design modern and accessible
gptkbp:educational_programs promote transit use
gptkbp:environmental_impact stimulates local economy
gptkbp:environmentalProtection completed in 2012
promotes sustainable transport
gptkbp:feedback incorporated into design
gptkbp:frequency 10-15 minutes
gptkbp:funding federal and provincial government
gptkbp:future_plans expansion to other regions
gptkbp:futurePlans planned to Cambridge
enhanced public transit system
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kitchener-Waterloo Light Rail
gptkbp:integration Grand_River_Transit_bus_services
gptkbp:length 19 kilometers
gptkbp:localGovernment gptkb:Region_of_Waterloo
gptkbp:location gptkb:Waterloo,_Ontario
gptkb:Kitchener,_Ontario
gptkbp:maintenance located_in_Kitchener
gptkbp:opened 2020
gptkbp:opening_hours 5 AM to 1 AM
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Grand_River_Transit
gptkbp:partnerships with local businesses
with educational institutions
gptkbp:passenger_traffic reduces road congestion
gptkbp:productLine gptkb:Ion_Light_Rail
gptkbp:public_transport_access part of regional network
gptkbp:publicAccess incorporated into stations
gptkbp:region key_transit_project_in_Ontario
gptkbp:resources ongoing during planning
gptkbp:safety_features dedicated right-of-way
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally positive
gptkbp:services high on-time performance
gptkbp:serviceType light rail
transit-oriented development
gptkbp:stations 19
gptkbp:sustainability reduces greenhouse gas emissions
gptkbp:technology light rail vehicle
gptkbp:ticketingSystem affordable for users
integrated_with_GRT
gptkbp:transportation integrated with regional strategies
gptkbp:updates communicated to public
gptkbp:vehicleClass Alstom Citadis