Transit

Recent stories about transit


Three people stand behind a podium, one holding a bus mask in front of his face.
city council transit

Garage capacity key to expanding transit service, advocate says

Transit advocates are urging Edmonton city council to consider the long-term effects of shrinking the southeast transit garage to stay within budget.

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A newspaper clipping with the headline 'Bus fare may be 35 cents'
history transit

A moment in history: April 24, 1971

On this day in 1971, Edmonton city council was contemplating raising bus fare to 35 cents.

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The exterior of city hall in early winter.
city council sports

On the agenda: Taxes, budget, River Crossing

This week, council will discuss the drivers of tax increases, vote on increasing the budget for various capital projects, and consider approving the first phase of the River Crossing Community Development.

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A paper ticket validator next to a modern Arc fare machine inside a shelter at an LRT station.
city council transit

On the agenda: Zoning bylaw, transit garage, audits

This week, councillors are scheduled to vote on amendments to the small-scale residential zone, review a scope reduction for the southeast transit garage, and hear an update from the city auditor's office.

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A graffiti-covered sign demonstrates how to use a scramble crosswalk at Whyte Avenue and Gateway Boulevard.
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City to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue

Three intersections that allow pedestrians to cross Whyte Avenue diagonally are slated to be reverted to traditional crosswalks this year as part of a bid to help buses move faster.

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A bus drives west on Whyte Avenue.
city council transit

Next steps taken toward BRT and wider sidewalks on Whyte

Edmonton's city council will decide whether to prioritize delivering bus rapid transit and wider sidewalks on Whyte Avenue when it makes its budget decisions for the next four years this fall.

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A round bench edged with bright yellow tiles on the platform at Bay/Enterprise Square LRT station
transit health

ETS 'eager to learn' when it comes to accessibility

Accessibility on transit is improving for Edmontonians who are blind and partially sighted, but there's still work to be done, says an advocate with CNIB.

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The corner of Whyte Avenue and Calgary Trail on a sunny day.
city council business

Your turn: Whyte, transit accessibility, and Street Labs

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey on development along Whyte Avenue, a town hall on transit accessibility, and additions to Edmonton's Vision Zero Street Labs project.

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Two renderings of a street, one of which is geared towards pedestrians and one of which is geared towards vehicles.
city council development

On the agenda: Century Park development, election, engagement

This week, councillors are set to discuss transit-oriented development in Century Park, an audit of the 2025 municipal election, and community engagement during the neighbourhood renewal process.

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