Edmonton Transit

• ‘Here to Help’ campaign sees positive results for transit safety across ETS

  Peace officers with the Edmonton Transit Service stepped up their presence at eight transit centres across the city, contributing to a large drop in calls from those stations.

  Canada

  Nov 10
  
• Edmonton transit advocacy group pushes for better transit funding 

  The Edmonton Transit Riders board chair says a sneak peek of the Blatchford Gate LRT Station was a chance for Edmontonians to meet with the organization to have their voice heard. 

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  Oct 21
  
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• Edmonton transit ridership up 14% in 2024

  The city said the Edmonton Transit Service is on track to record nearly 60 million riders in 2024 — up from 53 million in 2023.

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  Oct 8
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• Sliding doors removed from Valley Line LRT station shelters due to vandalism, social disorder

  Vandalism and social disorder are behind a decision to remove sliding doors from shelters at all Valley Line LRT stops and stations in Edmonton.

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  Oct 1
• Edmonton Transit Service doing away with paper tickets, passes

  The Edmonton Transit Service is getting rid of paper tickets and passes, effective Nov. 9, 2024.

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  Sep 28
• City council votes to keep current Edmonton Transit rates

  Wednesday's vote came after the Edmonton Transit Service brought forward a report.

  Politics

  Aug 28
• Edmonton LRT ridership still trying to rebound to pre-pandemic levels

  While the bus ridership numbers have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, LRT ridership numbers still haven't fully rebounded.

  Canada

  Jun 13
• LRT construction means changes to Edmonton Elks Park and Ride

  LRT construction will mean some slight modifications to the Edmonton Elks Park and Ride free transit offering. 

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  May 27
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• Alberta municipalities adjusting for higher bus costs

  Ten new buses will cost the city of St. Albert nearly $1.5 million more than what was initially budgeted. Council approved the extra spending over a two-year period.

  Money

  May 16
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• Planned track repairs to disrupt service at 2 LRT stations in Edmonton next week

  The city said both University and Government Centre LRT stations will be closed from beginning of service on May 18 to the end of service on May 20.

  Canada

  May 9