The Green Line LRT got a big leg up, as the federal and provincial governments announced funding Saturday to help get the project off the ground.

It was part of $500 million in investments across the province to improve public transit. For Calgary, that includes about $300 million for the new transit line in the city. Mayor Naheed Nenshi said the funding is a lot, but by no means does it cover all costs.

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“What we want to do is not stop,” Nenshi said. “That’s why today’s announcement is so important, because funding these early works allows us to continue.”

Ward 12 Councillor Shane Keating has high hopes for the Green Line, which should be complete in 2025.

“It changes the way we are able to do things within the city. It’s no longer rush hour, one direction, to get to one point. Now we’re getting cross-directional. We’ll have people going north and people going south,” he said.

Transportation Minister Brian Mason said this fits the NDP’s plan to increase capital spending for critical infrastructure. The province still hasn’t made a full commitment to the Green Line, which already has City of Calgary and federal government backing.

Fifty-two projects will benefit from this plan. Investments are also being made through the Green Transit Incentives program, with municipalities pitching almost $60 million into that fund.