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{{Short description|Public transit service in Canada}} |
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| name = Edmonton Transit |
| name = Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) |
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| logo = Edmonton Transit System logo |
| logo = Edmonton Transit System logo.svg |
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| image = ETS |
| image = ETS Bus Route 1 Capilano.jpg |
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| company_slogan = Your Every Day Way |
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| parent = City of Edmonton |
| parent = City of Edmonton |
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| founded = 1908 |
| founded = 1908 |
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| service_area = [[Edmonton, Alberta |
| service_area = [[Edmonton]], Alberta |
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| service_type = [[Public Transit]] |
| service_type = [[Public Transit]] |
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| routes = 207 bus<br />3 LRT |
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| routes = 209;<ref name="statistics">{{cite web |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/about_ets/ets-statistics.aspx |title=ETS Statistics |publisher=City of Edmonton |accessdate=November 15, 2012}}</ref> 2 LRT routes |
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| stops = 5,267<ref name="Annual Report">{{cite web |url=https://pub-edmonton.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=133109|title=2021/2022 Annual Service Plan |publisher=City of Edmonton |access-date=10 March 2022}}</ref> |
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| hubs = 25<ref name="Annual Report"/> |
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| hubs = 26<ref name="edmonton.ca">{{cite web|url=http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/2015_CAPITAL_BUDGET_2015_2018.pdf |accessdate=November 18, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141129034644/http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/2015_CAPITAL_BUDGET_2015_2018.pdf |archivedate=November 29, 2014 }}</ref> |
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| stations = [[List of Edmonton LRT stations|29]] (LRT)<ref name="edmonton.ca">{{cite web |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/2015_CAPITAL_BUDGET_2015_2018.pdf |access-date=18 November 2014 |url-status=dead |title=2015 – 2018 Capital Budget |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129034644/http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/documents/2015_CAPITAL_BUDGET_2015_2018.pdf |archive-date=29 November 2014 }}{{needs update|date=November 2023}}</ref> |
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| stations = 18 (LRT)<br>~7000 bus stops<ref name="edmonton.ca"/> |
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| fleet = 952 buses (as of 2022)<br />120 light rail vehicles (as of 2023)<br />130 DATS vehicles<ref name="statistics">{{cite web |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/ets-statistics.aspx |title=ETS Statistics |publisher=City of Edmonton |access-date=7 April 2020}}</ref> |
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| ridership = {{American transit ridership|AB Edmonton total daily}} ({{American transit ridership|dailydate}}){{American transit ridership|dailycitation}} |
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| ridership = 397,402 (weekday)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/transit/Bus_and_LRT_Boardings_2002-2011.pdf |title=Bus and LRT Boardings 2002-2011 |publisher=City of Edmonton |date=February 3, 2012 |accessdate=February 29, 2012}}</ref> |
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| annual_ridership = {{American transit ridership|AB Edmonton total annual}} ({{American transit ridership|annualdate}}){{American transit ridership|annualcitation}} |
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| fuel_type = Bus: [[Diesel fuel|diesel]], [[Electric bus|electric]] <small>(trial)</small>,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1139584/city-of-edmontons-stealth-buses-to-be-used-in-new-shuttle-service-for-nait-students/ |title=City of Edmonton’s ‘Stealth’ buses to be used in new shuttle service for NAIT students |last=Dubois |first=Stephanie |date=August 28, 2014 |publisher=Metro Edmonton |accessdate=October 5, 2014}}</ref> [[compressed natural gas|CNG]] <small>(trial)</small><ref>{{cite news|last1=Dubois|first1=Stephanie|title="No major issues" for pilot compressed natural gas buses: Edmonton city officials|url=http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/993286/no-major-issues-for-pilot-compressed-natural-gas-buses-edmonton-city-officials/|accessdate=8 April 2015|work=Metro International|date=April 3, 2014}}</ref><br>LRT: electric |
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| fuel_type = Bus: [[Diesel fuel|diesel]], [[Electric bus|electric]]<br />LRT: electric |
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| operator = [[Edmonton, Alberta|City of Edmonton]] |
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| operator = [[Edmonton|City of Edmonton]] |
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| ceo = Carrie Hotton-MacDonald (Manager) |
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| website = {{URL|https://www.edmonton.ca/edmonton-transit-system-ets.aspx|Official website}} |
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The '''Edmonton Transit |
The '''Edmonton Transit Service''' ('''ETS''') (previously known as '''Edmonton Transit System''') is the [[public transit]] service owned and operated by the City of [[Edmonton]] in Alberta, Canada. It operates Edmonton's bus and [[Edmonton LRT|light rail]] systems. In {{American transit ridership|annualdate}}, the system had a ridership of {{American transit ridership|AB Edmonton total annual}}, or about {{American transit ridership|AB Edmonton total daily}} per weekday as of {{American transit ridership|dailydateasof}}. |
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== History == |
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Edmonton Transit Service began operations on 30 October 1908 as the ''[[Edmonton Radial Railway]]'' (ERR), and alternatively as the ''Edmonton Radial Tramway''.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|last=Wyatt|first=David A.|date=13 December 207|title=Edmonton, Alberta|url=https://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~wyatt/alltime/edmonton-ab.html|url-status=live|access-date=4 April 2021|website=All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000116064801/http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca:80/~wyatt/alltime/edmonton-ab.html |archive-date=16 January 2000 }}</ref> Also in 1908, ERR acquired the ''Strathcona Radial Tramway Company Limited,'' and also began servicing the villages of North Edmonton and Calder.<ref name=":7" /> The transit service's name was changed to ''Edmonton Transportation Service'' in July 1946, but just a year later it was re-named to ''Edmonton Transit System.''<ref name=":7" /> The service was re-named to ''Edmonton Transit Service'' in 2016.<ref name=":7" /> |
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[[File:Edmonton area 004.jpg|thumb|right|High Level Rail Bridge with lower LRT bridge and train crossing]] |
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=== Former systems === |
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ETS provides service on buses and light-rail transit within the City of Edmonton limits, in addition to [[Fort Saskatchewan]], [[Spruce Grove]], and the [[Edmonton Garrison]] at Namao. It also provides connections to suburban transit services operated by the [[St. Albert, Alberta|City of St. Albert]] and [[Strathcona County]]. Another trial service to [[Beaumont, Alberta|Beaumont]] in 2003-2004 was discontinued due to low ridership. ETS provides service to the [[Edmonton International Airport]], while [[Leduc Transit]] provides bus service to [[Leduc, Alberta|Leduc]]. |
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==== Streetcars ==== |
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{{Main|Edmonton Radial Railway}} |
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[[File:Jasper Ave 1930.png|thumb|Jasper Avenue, looking east from 101st Street, circa 1930; this was where all streetcar lines radiated from.]] |
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The ''Edmonton Radial Railway'' (ERR) began operations in 1908, both in the City of Edmonton and the neighbouring [[Strathcona, Alberta|City of Strathcona]], with four streetcars serving {{Convert|21|km|mi}} of track.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=History of ETS – City of Edmonton |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/ets-history-statistics |access-date=2021-08-22 |website=www.edmonton.ca}}</ref> Over ten million riders used the system annually by 1912, and the city purchased 47 additional streetcars.<ref name=":1" /> The radial railway reached its peak in 1930, with six lines serving almost all parts of the city, and totaling {{Convert|77|km|mi}} of track.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |date=2019-10-30 |title=Tracks Through Time |url=https://www.ecfoundation.org/blog/tracks-through-time/ |access-date=2021-08-22 |website=Edmonton Community Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref> The city purchased five modern streetcars in 1930, which featured innovations such as steel bodies and leather seats; these were the last streetcars that Edmonton purchased.<ref name=":72">{{Cite book |last=Tingley |first=Kenneth W. |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/648388316 |title=Ride of the century : the story of the Edmonton Transit System |date=2011 |publisher=Edmonton Transit System |others=Edmonton Transit System |isbn=978-0-9809275-0-4 |location=Edmonton |pages=107–130 |oclc=648388316}}</ref> The city significantly neglected its streetcar system during the [[Great Depression in Canada|Great Depression]], and it suffered from poor maintenance and outdated streetcars.<ref name=":72" /> In the late 1930s, Edmonton began to replace streetcar lines with [[electric trolleybus]] routes, supplemented by gas and diesel buses, instead of buying new streetcars and repairing or replacing the tracks and overhead lines that had deteriorated during the Depression.<ref name=":72" /> |
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The transition to buses was slowed significantly during the Second World War, and Edmonton had to build additional trackage for its streetcars to meet the spike in transit usage during the war.<ref name=":72" /> It was also forced to reintroduce conductors on busy routes, to help operators with selling tickets and issuing transfers; conductors were originally phased out in the 1930s, when streetcars were converted from double-ended to single-ended operations.<ref name=":72" /> The ''Edmonton Radial Railway'' was renamed to ''Edmonton Transportation Service'' in 1946, to signify the decline of Edmonton's streetcar network; it was renamed again just one year later, to ''Edmonton Transit System''.<ref name=":72" /> |
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ETS operates an entire fleet of accessible low floor buses,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/riding_ets/accessible-vehicles.aspx|title=Accessible Vehicles|publisher=City of Edmonton|accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref> which have been progressively introduced into the system since 1993. These include the 858 {{convert|40|ft|m|adj=on}} [[New Flyer]] D40LF, and the 33 {{convert|60|ft|m|adj=on}} D60LF [[articulated bus|articulated]] models. |
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After some initial postwar hiccups, which necessitated even more streetcar tracks being built as late as in 1946 in order to avoid service gaps, the transition to trolleybuses picked up steam.<ref name=":72" /> By 1949, only two streetcar routes remained in service: The Blue Route, and the Blue & White Route, which totaled {{Convert|27|km|mi}} in length.<ref name=":72" /> In its final configuration, the service went between a turning loop at 109 Street and 84 Avenue, and another loop at 66 Street and 124 Avenue, via the High Level Bridge.<ref name=":32">{{Cite web |title=Edmonton Radial Railway Society |url=http://www.edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca/streetcarhistory/trackmaps/ |access-date=2021-08-22 |website=www.edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca}}</ref> |
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ETS uses the timed-transfer system, where suburban feeder routes run to a transit centre, and passengers can then transfer to a base route/LRT to the city centre or the university. Some feeder routes provide direct express service to and from the city centre. |
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On September 1, 1951, Edmonton streetcar No.{{nbsp}}1 – the first streetcar ordered by Edmonton – performed a ceremonial 'last run' across the [[High Level Bridge (Edmonton)|High Level Bridge]] while carrying special dignitaries; over 1000 spectators lined its route.<ref name="ERRS timeline">{{cite web |title=Edmonton Streetcar System |url=http://www.edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca/streetcarhistory/streetcarsystem/ |publisher=[[ERRS]] |accessdate=2010-03-10}}</ref> Early the next morning, the dignitaries rode streetcar #52 back to the ETS Cromdale shop, which marked the final time that a streetcar was operated by ETS.<ref name=":72" /> |
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The Ookspress was a free express route that ferried people from Churchill Station directly to the main NAIT campus that primarily used electric buses.<ref>{{cite AV media |date=September 3, 2014 |title=Ookspress up and running |medium=Morning News Edmonton|url=http://globalnews.ca/video/1541472/ookspress-up-and-running |access-date=22 April 2015 |publisher=[[CITV-DT|Global News]]}}</ref> The Ookspress was cancelled when the Metro Line opened on September 6, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ookspress Bus Schedule|url=http://naitsa.ca/ookspress-route-schedule/|publisher=NAIT Students' Association|accessdate=23 April 2015|date=14 April 2015}}</ref> |
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All of Edmonton's streetcars, except for #1, were stripped of their valuable materials like steel and electric wiring, and the bodies were sold for scrap.<ref name="ERRS timeline" /> The [[Edmonton Radial Railway Society]] (ERRS) has recovered and restored three former Edmonton streetcars, and has another six awaiting restoration.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Edmonton Radial Railway Society |url=http://www.edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca/streetcars/ |access-date=2022-06-22 |website=www.edmonton-radial-railway.ab.ca}}</ref> Aside from the three which it recovered and restored, it also operates Edmonton #1, which sat outside in a city yard for over ten years before being restored by volunteers – many of whom who later founded the ERRS.<ref name=":72" /> |
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===Smart Bus=== |
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==== Trolley bus system ==== |
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A new feature on ETS, Smart buses have since July 2013, seen operating on several routes, the trial routes were 128 and 111, serving Castle Downs from the University, and West Edmonton Mall to Downtown, respectively using 45 buses. As of November 2014, there are 22 routes equipped,.<ref name="metronews.ca">{{cite web|url=http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1197741/five-more-edmonton-transit-bus-routes-to-get-real-time-technology/ |title=Five more Edmonton transit bus routes to get real time technology | Metro News |website=Metronews.ca |date=2014-10-29 |accessdate=2016-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1133514/four-more-edmonton-bus-routes-to-get-real-time-technology/ |title=Four more Edmonton bus routes to get real time technology | Metro News |website=Metronews.ca |date=2014-08-21 |accessdate=2016-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1079474/four-more-edmonton-bus-routes-to-launch-smart-bus-technology/ |title=Four more Edmonton bus routes to launch Smart Bus technology | Metro News |website=Metronews.ca |date=2014-06-26 |accessdate=2016-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/news/2014/two-more-routes-get-smart-bus-technology.aspx |title=Two More Routes Get Smart Bus Technology :: City of Edmonton |website=Edmonton.ca |date= |accessdate=2016-03-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/future_transit/smart-bus-initiative.aspx |accessdate=October 29, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141018121821/http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/future_transit/smart-bus-initiative.aspx |archivedate=October 18, 2014 }}</ref> Real time departure boards are installed at University Transit Centre as well as West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre, as well as real time bus arrival information on personal computers and mobile data, branded together as ETS LIVE. A mobile app, ETS Live to Go, has been released.<ref name="metronews.ca"/> Over 750 buses have Smart Bus technology as of May 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmonton.ca/ets/transit_projects/smart-bus-initiative.aspx |title=Project History - Smart Bus Project :: City of Edmonton |accessdate=May 18, 2016}}</ref> The buses equipped possess automatic audio visual stop announcers of the next bus stop described by its nearest intersection, a computer aided dispatch which informs the control centre where a bus is, as well as monitor incidents. Mobile data terminals inform the drivers how to drive a route if they are unfamiliar, as well as if they are late or not. The buses equipped have internal covert cameras to monitor safety.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/future_transit/smart-bus-initiative-frequently-asked-questions.aspx |accessdate=October 29, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141029231503/http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/future_transit/smart-bus-initiative-frequently-asked-questions.aspx |archivedate=October 29, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1247240/final-five-smartbus-technology-installed-on-edmonton-buses-as-city-awaits-province-funding/ |title=Final five Smartbus technology to be installed on Edmonton buses as city awaits province funding | Metro News |website=Metronews.ca |date=2014-12-23 |accessdate=2016-03-09}}</ref> City council has approved funding for Smartbus deployment on all bus routes as of 2019 and 2020.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1228024/edmonton-council-approves-smartbus-funding-set-to-rollout-in-2019/ |title=Edmonton council approves Smartbus funding, set to rollout in 2019 | Metro News |website=Metronews.ca |date=2014-12-01 |accessdate=2016-03-09}}</ref> |
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[[File:Edmonton BBC trolleybus 192.jpg|thumb|ETS trolley bus]] |
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{{Main|Trolley buses in Edmonton}} |
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[[Trolley bus]] service in Edmonton started on 24 September 1939, operating on route 5 from 101 Street/Jasper Avenue to 95 Street/111 Avenue. By the end of October of that year, service had started on another route running to 99 Street/Whyte Avenue via the Low Level Bridge. In Edmonton, trolley buses were often referred to simply as "trolleys". |
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===Night service=== |
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Night service began in September 2015. Routes 1, 4, 8, and 9 and 512. These buses operate until 3:30 AM. Morning service then resumes around 5:00 AM. |
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The trolley bus system used a mixture of Ohio Brass and K&M Elastic (Swiss) suspension for holding up the [[Overhead lines|overhead wires]]. |
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LRT route night service is provided by Route 512 which stops close to each Capital Line LRT station overnight, from Clareview to Downtown.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/late-night-bus-service-will-roll-into-edmonton-in-the-fall-1.2866482 |title=Late night bus service will roll into Edmonton in the fall - Edmonton - CBC News |website=Cbc.ca |date=2014-12-09 |accessdate=2016-03-09}}</ref> |
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The 47 vehicles remaining in use in 2008 were from an order of 100 manufactured in 1981–82 by [[Brown, Boveri & Cie|Brown Boveri & Company]] (BBC), using bodies and chassis supplied to BBC by [[General Motors Diesel Division|GM]].{{Citation needed|date=October 2011}} |
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Other routes end service at varying times. |
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On 18 June 2008, city council voted 7 to 6 in favour of phasing out the trolley system between 2009 and 2010.<ref>{{cite news|date=19 June 2008|title=Trolleys reach end of the line|work=[[Edmonton Journal]]|url=http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=a17d9aa6-0be1-4ae9-a977-0ca5a215d1ac|url-status=dead|access-date=2 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080620194932/http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=a17d9aa6-0be1-4ae9-a977-0ca5a215d1ac|archive-date=20 June 2008|df=dmy-all}}</ref> However, city council decided in April 2009 that trolley bus service would be discontinued earlier than had been planned, in order to reduce the city's expected $35 million deficit that year.<ref>{{cite news|last=Landry|first=Frank|date=19 April 2009|title=Mayor targets city honchos|publisher=[[Edmonton Sun]]|url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/edmonton/2009/04/16/9131011-sun.html|url-status=live|access-date=5 February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307132220/http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/edmonton/2009/04/16/9131011-sun.html|archive-date=7 March 2012}}</ref> The last day of regular service was 2 May 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=ETS Trolley Buses|url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/about_ets/ets-trolley.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616145950/http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/about_ets/ets-trolley.aspx|archive-date=16 June 2011|access-date=3 October 2011|publisher=City of Edmonton}}</ref> |
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==Security== |
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In May 2007, Edmonton Transit Security were appointed [[peace officer|Peace Officers]] under the Alberta Peace Officer Act. Transit Peace Officers can hand out tickets for Provincial Statutes and Edmonton bylaws on Transit property. Transit Security uses [[Crown Victoria Police Interceptor]] cruisers as their main source of transportation, but are also seen riding the LRT enforcing [[bylaws]]. |
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In 2007, the city leased a [[low floor|low-floor]] model of trolley, for 11 months, from [[Coast Mountain Bus Company]], Vancouver's bus operating company, for testing of possible benefits of low-floor trolleys over hybrid diesel buses. During its time in Edmonton the bus was numbered 6000, but was returned to its original #2242 when returned to Vancouver.<ref>{{cite journal|date=29 September 2007|title=Edmonton Tests new Low Floor Trolley Bus|url=http://www.trolleycoalition.org/pdf/bulletin17.pdf|publisher=Edmonton Trolley Coalition|access-date=31 August 2017|journal=Transit Talk}}</ref> |
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==List of transit centres== |
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== Service == |
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[[File:ets-bus-6895.JPG|thumb|right|Bus on Route 51]] |
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[[File:Siemens SD-160, Edmonton.jpg|alt=|thumb|A Siemens [[Siemens SD-100 and SD-160|SD-160]] arriving at Stadium Station]] |
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ETS provides bus and light-rail transit services within the City of Edmonton limits, in addition to [[Spruce Grove]] and [[Beaumont, Alberta|Beaumont]]. It also provides connections to [[Leduc Transit]], [[St. Albert Transit]] (StAT), and [[Strathcona County Transit]]. ETS provides service to the [[Edmonton International Airport]]. |
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ETS uses the timed-transfer system, where suburban feeder routes run to a transit centre, and passengers can then transfer to a base route/LRT to the city centre or the university. Some feeder routes provide direct express service to and from the city centre. |
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== Routes == |
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===LRT===<!-- This section is linked from [[University of Alberta]] --> |
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{{Main|Edmonton LRT}} |
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{{Edmonton LRT}} |
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File:Edmonton Siemens-Duewag U2 Car 1002.jpg|Siemens/DÜWAG [[Siemens–Duewag U2|U-2]] car at [[University station (Edmonton)|University Station]] |
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File:ETS Car1039 SD160.jpg|Siemens [[Siemens SD-100 and SD-160|SD-160]] at [[South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park station]] |
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File:Valley Line LRVs.jpg|[[Alstom|Bombardier/Alstom]] [[Flexity Freedom]] LRVs undergoing testing on the [[Valley Line (Edmonton)|Valley Line]] |
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ETS operates a 37.4 km light rail system composed of 29 stations in three lines.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Edmonton|first=City of|date=2020-09-30|title=LRT Stations|url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/lrt-station-locations.aspx|access-date=2020-10-01|website=www.edmonton.ca}}</ref> The [[Capital Line]] runs roughly north–south, between [[Clareview station]] in northeast Edmonton and the [[Century Park station (Edmonton)|Century Park station]] on the south side, with a mix of tunnels and at-grade track. Six stations are underground, while the remaining nine are at-grade with surface road crossings.<ref name=":3" /> The [[Metro Line]] shares track with the Capital Line in some sections, and services the central and north-central area of the city.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lazzarino |first=Dave |url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/2015/01/21/edmontons-metro-line-now-set-to-open-in-spring |title=Edmonton's Metro Line now set to open in spring |newspaper=Edmonton Sun |date=21 January 2015 |access-date=31 August 2017}}</ref> The [[Valley Line (Edmonton)|Valley Line]], which opened on November 4, 2023, runs from [[Mill Woods stop|Mill Woods]] in the southeast to [[102 Street stop|102 Street]] and 102 Avenue in the downtown core.<ref>{{cite news |title=Edmonton's Valley Line Southeast LRT set to open Nov. 4 |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-s-valley-line-southeast-lrt-to-open-1.7006127 |access-date=24 October 2023 |work=CBC |date=24 October 2023}}</ref> {{As of|2021}} the Metro Line is being extended to the community of [[Blatchford, Edmonton|Blatchford]], while the Valley Line is being extended west to the community of [[Potter Greens, Edmonton|Lewis Farms]]. |
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ETS operates three different models of [[light rail vehicles]] (LRV): The [[Siemens]]–[[Duewag]] [[Siemens–Duewag U2|U-2]], which started service when the original line opened in 1978; the Siemens [[Siemens SD-100 and SD-160|SD-160]], which began operation in 2008;<ref>{{Cite web|last=Edmonton|first=City of|date=2020-09-30|title=ETS Statistics|url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/ets-statistics.aspx|access-date=2020-10-01|website=www.edmonton.ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Edmonton Light Rail Transit System – Railway Technology|url=https://www.railway-technology.com/projects/edmonton-light-rail-transit-system/|access-date=2020-10-01|website=www.railway-technology.com}}</ref> and the [[Alstom|Bombardier/Alstom]] [[Flexity Freedom]], which is exclusively used on the Valley Line.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-11|title=A Look at Edmonton's Valley Line Southeast|url=https://railway-news.com/a-look-at-edmontons-valley-line-southeast/|access-date=2021-03-19|website=Railway-News}}</ref> |
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=== Bus === |
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{{Main|List of Edmonton Transit Service bus routes}} |
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A redesigned bus network that affected almost every Edmonton Transit bus route began on April 25, 2021. This redesigned bus network was originally scheduled to be implemented on August 30, 2020, but was postponed until April 25, 2021, as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], to save approximately $3.7 million and defer tax increases for residents.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/covid-19-edmonton-unveils-plan-to-reduce-property-tax-increase| title=COVID-19: Delaying new bus network, waste program part of Edmonton's plan to lower 2020 property tax by about one per cent| publisher=Edmonton Journal | access-date=1 December 2020 |last=Cook |first=Dustin |date=24 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/bus-stop |title=Edmonton's new bus routes to hit the streets next April following eight-month delay due to COVID-19 pandemic |publisher=Edmonton Journal |access-date=1 December 2020 |last=Cook |first=Dustin |date=13 October 2020}}</ref> |
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The City of Edmonton began completely redesigning its bus route network in 2017, with the aim of making it run more efficiently. Two rounds of public consultations were held at various locations around the city, and online surveys collected feedback from riders. The public engagements identified that transit riders would rather have to walk further to get to higher frequency routes, opposed to more routes operating less frequently. The city released a final draft of the new bus system in 2018, which cut back on routes with low ridership, and increased frequency in high traffic areas. After the redesign, all routes were renumbered to make the system easier to navigate. New signage and materials was created to assist in wayfinding. No change to fares has been announced, but the Manager of ETS has stated that ETS could switch to a distance-based system, where fees are based on how far a rider travels.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Edmonton to roll out revamped bus network by next summer|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-city-council-bus-1.5352235|last=Riebe|first=Natasha|date=November 7, 2019|website=CBC News|access-date=May 17, 2020}}</ref> |
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A day service route map is available on the City of Edmonton's website,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bus Network ETS Day Map |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/ETS-Day-Map-Jan-2024.pdf?cb=1718314121}}</ref> and a [[Google My Maps]] is available.<ref>{{Cite web |title=April 28, 2024 Bus Routes |url=https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=19zMYdcf9WheTVKKxRsujx_-qFdYQdcA&femb=1&ll=53.5479713560225,-113.51951618212891&z=11 |access-date=2024-10-01 |website=Google My Maps}}</ref> |
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==== Late Night Owl Service ==== |
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[[File:ETS Bus Route 512 Downtown.jpg|thumb|right|A ETS bus on night owl route 512 Downtown, providing late night service for northern sections of the Capital Line. {{As of|2021}}, ETS provides this service with route 2-OWL.]] |
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[[Night service (public transport)|Night service]] began on 6 September 2015, on routes 1, 4, 8, 9, and 512.<ref name=NightOwl>{{cite web |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/2195288/5-bus-routes-will-now-run-until-3-a-m-edmonton-transit/ |title=5 bus routes will now run until 3{{nbsp}}a.m.: Edmonton Transit |publisher=Global News |first=Emily |last=Mertz |access-date=23 April 2019}}</ref> Upon launch of the 2021 Bus network redesign, Owl routes are as follows: 2, 4, 8, 9, and 511. These buses operate on 30-minute headways until approximately 3:30 or 4{{nbsp}}am. Morning service then resumes around 5{{nbsp}}am. 2-OWL acts as a late night replacement for northern sections of the Capital Line (operating after the LRT shuts down for the night) from Clareview to Downtown.<ref name=NightOwl /> 9-OWL acts as a late night replacement for southern sections of the Capital Line. Route 511 replaced 510X in September 2022, and acts as a late night replacement of the Valley Line. |
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A digital pdf of the late night owl service's route map is available on the City of Edmonton's [https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/ETS-OwlLateNight-Map-Jan-2024.pdf?cb=1718314121 website] (Jan 2024). |
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== Transit centres == |
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[[File:Capilano Transit Centre 2019.jpg|thumb|right|Capilano Transit Centre in 2019.]] |
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Transit centres in Edmonton serve as hubs which allow people to transfer bus routes or onto the LRT system. These hubs typically have a heated shelter, and have multiple bus bays to accommodate many buses at a time. |
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ETS operates an entire fleet of accessible low floor buses,<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/riding_ets/accessible-vehicles.aspx| title=Accessible Vehicles| publisher=City of Edmonton| access-date=3 February 2013| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130072527/http://edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/riding_ets/accessible-vehicles.aspx| archive-date=30 November 2012| df=dmy-all}}</ref> which have been progressively introduced into the system since 1993. These include the 859 {{convert|40|ft|m|adj=on}} [[New Flyer]] D40LF/D40LFR/XD40/XHE40, 33 {{convert|60|ft|m|adj=on}} New Flyer D60LF/D60LFR/XD60 [[articulated bus|articulated]] models, 60 40-foot [[Proterra ZX5]] models, and 49 [[Grande West Transportation Group|Grande West]] Vicinity B30A models. |
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{{main|List of bus routes in Edmonton}} |
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ETS numbers its bus routes based on the community they serve, with numbers 1-29 being base routes. Routes numbered 30-99 are south Edmonton routes, while routes 100-199 run north of the river. For example, routes 60 to 79 are located in Mill Woods, while routes 160-179 are located in Castle Downs. Due to a shortage of numbers in allocation of route numbers, there are a number of exceptions (39, 59, 92, 93, 95, 98, 133, 136, 138, 139, 145). Furthermore, commuter routes have been allocated numbers 196-199. All routes are serviced by accessible low floor buses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/riding_ets/low-floor-buses.aspx|title=Low Floor Buses|publisher=City of Edmonton|accessdate=October 3, 2011}}</ref> |
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=== Hybrid and electric buses === |
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==Depots== |
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{{Further|Hybrid electric bus}} |
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The City of [[Edmonton]] embarked on an eight-month evaluation of 13 clean-diesel and hybrid buses (and a new [[trolley bus]]) in 2008. Edmonton Transit's first two diesel electric hybrid buses went into service in December 2006.<ref name="ETS – Hybrid Buses">{{cite web| url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/accessibility.aspx| title=Accessibility| publisher=City of Edmonton| access-date=31 August 2017}}</ref> The unique design and colour scheme of the two [[Orion International|Orion]] low-floor buses were chosen to enable them to 'stand out' from the rest of the ETS fleet. The buses were part of an extensive test of [[hybrid technology]] that Edmonton Transit and the [[University of Alberta]] conducted over a year. Bus [[Reliability engineering|reliability]], [[Performance engineering|performance]], maintenance costs, [[fuel efficiency]], noise generation and [[Environmental degradation|environmental impact]] were monitored and evaluated in all weather and road conditions. As well, customers were surveyed about their travel experience. Ultimately, the hybrid buses recorded fuel savings of only 10%–20% (in contrast to the 35% touted in the internal ads). In addition, the [[ISE Corporation|ISE]]-New Flyer hybrids (6003 and 6004) were out of service so much that they could not be included in the evaluation. |
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* [[Centennial Garage]] - bus facility: historic fleet storage; opened 2010 |
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* Cromdale Garage - bus facility and former [[Edmonton Radial Railway]] trolley bus/streetcar barn: Torn down in 2014. |
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* [[D.L. MacDonald Yard]] - LRT storage and repair facility; opened 1983 |
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* Ferrier Garage - bus facility; formerly trolley bus barn |
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* Mitchell Garage - bus facility; formerly trolley bus barn |
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* Paterson Garage - bus garage; bus disposal facility |
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* Percy Wickman Garage - Disabled Adult Transit Service (DATS) facility |
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* Westwood Garage - bus garage; opened 1961 |
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As of fall 2009, only the two Orion hybrids were in service. New Flyer/ISE hybrids 6003 and 6004 were since converted to diesel buses as of 2011. New Flyer/Allison 6002 was revamped with new features and technology to become the ETS Platinum Bus, also referred to as the "Painted Lady".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.etspe.ca/special/etsplatinum-08/etsplatinum.php |title=Special Feature – ETS Platinum Bus 6002 |publisher=ETS Photo Express |date=8 November 2008 |access-date=31 August 2017}}</ref> |
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===Former=== |
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* Strathcona Garage - former bus/trolley bus garage (1951–1986) now home to [[Old Strathcona]] Farmer's Market and [[Edmonton Radial Railway Society]] [[High Level Bridge Streetcar]] storage. |
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In spring 2014, ETS unveiled a full electric bus for a four-month pilot program through October 2014. The buses were referred to as "ETS Stealth Buses" and were on lease from [[BYD Company|Build Your Dreams (BYD) Co. Ltd.]] The buses did not have a fare box, but instead were accepting customer surveys about electric buses as fare.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/2014/06/05/edmonton-transit-gets-two-electric-buses |title=Edmonton transit gets two electric buses |work=Edmonton Sun |date=5 June 2014 |access-date=31 August 2017}}</ref> Even without fare capacity the buses were placed on several different routes around the city to give Edmontonians the ability to experience the new exhaustless bus. These test buses were not winterized. |
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== Former systems == |
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In 2019, Edmonton received funding to purchase 50 [[Proterra, Inc.|Proterra]] [[Proterra ZX5|ZX5 {{convert|40|ft|adj=on}} E2 MAX]] [[Battery electric bus|electric buses]], but this was reduced to 40 electric buses – one of the largest purchases of electric buses in Canadian history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmonton.ca/projects_plans/transit/electric-buses.aspx|title=Electric Buses|last=Edmonton|first=City of|date=2019-06-16|website=www.edmonton.ca|access-date=2019-06-17}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Edmonton's 1st electric bus hits city streets|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7249439/edmonton-transit-service-electric-bus/|access-date=2020-08-13|website=Global News|language=en-US}}</ref> The first 21 buses started service in August 2020, with the second batch of 19 buses scheduled to arrive in the fall of 2020.<ref name=":0" /> The buses are charged from overhead charging units to save floor space in the bus garages, and it is the first transit service in North America to use such infrastructure for its buses.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Edmonton debuts fleet of new electric buses|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7210590/edmonton-electric-buses/|access-date=2020-08-13|website=Global News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hanbury-Brown|first=Holly|date=2020-07-23|title=Edmonton Transit Service Unveils Fleet Of Record-Breaking Proterra Catalyst® E2 Max Electric Buses And Innovative Electric Bus Garages|url=https://www.proterra.com/press-release/edmonton-unveils-proterra-electric-buses/|access-date=2020-08-13|website=Proterra|language=en-US}}</ref> ETS conducted winter-testing of this bus model in 2015, and found that these buses could handle most of their routes.<ref name=":0" /> The buses are housed at the Centennial Garage and the Kathleen Andrews transit garage; the latter being the main hub for Edmonton's electric buses.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-04|title='Smooth riding': Edmonton's first-ever battery-electric bus rolls into service|url=https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/smooth-riding-edmonton-s-first-ever-battery-electric-bus-rolls-into-service-1.5050978|access-date=2020-08-13|website=Edmonton|language=en}}</ref> |
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===Trolley bus system=== |
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[[File:Edmonton BBC trolleybus 192.jpg|thumb|ETS trolley bus]] |
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[[Trolley bus]] service in Edmonton started on September 24, 1939, operating on route 5 from 101 St/Jasper Ave to 95 St/111 Ave. By the end of October of that year, service had started on another route running to 99 St/Whyte Ave via the Low Level Bridge. In Edmonton, trolley buses were often referred to simply as "trolleys". |
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In 2021, Edmonton reached an agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) which called for CIB to invest C$14.4 million (US$11.89 million) to purchase 20 additional electric buses under the ZEB (Zero Emission Bus) Federal Program. |
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The trolley bus system used a mixture of Ohio Brass and K&M Elastic (Swiss) suspension for holding up the [[Overhead lines|overhead wire]]s. |
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<ref>{{Cite web|title=Canada Infrastructure Bank, Edmonton reach agreement to fund zero-emission bus purchases|url=https://www.masstransitmag.com/bus/vehicles/hybrid-hydrogen-electric-vehicles/article/21225468/canada-infrastructure-bank-edmonton-reach-agreement-to-fund-zeroemission-bus-purchases|access-date=2022-06-10|website=Mass Transit Mag}}</ref> |
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In 2022, Edmonton Transit and Strathcona Transit obtained one hydrogen-electric hybrid bus for each of the two transit systems as part of a pilot project, unveiling the new buses during the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Expo in Edmonton, September 24, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Edmonton, Strathcona County launch pilot program for hydrogen-electric transit buses|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/9154061/edmonton-strathcona-county-hydrogen-electric-bus-pilot-program/|access-date=2022-09-24|website=Global News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Edmonton previews hydrogen buses at electric vehicle expo|url=https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-previews-hydrogen-buses-at-electric-vehicle-expo|access-date=2022-09-24|website=Edmonton Journal}}</ref> The pilot project is part of the Alberta Zero Emission Hydrogen Transit (AZEHT) project of Emissions Reduction Alberta.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Alberta Zero Emission Hydrogen Transit (AZEHT)|url=https://www.eralberta.ca/projects/details/alberta-zero-emission-hydrogen-transit-azeht/|access-date=2022-09-24|website=Emissions Reduction Alberta}}</ref> |
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The 47 vehicles remaining in use in 2008 were from an order of 100 manufactured in 1981-2 by [[Brown, Boveri & Cie|Brown Boveri & Company]] (BBC), using bodies and chassis supplied to BBC by [[General Motors Diesel Division|GM]].{{Citation needed|date=October 2011}} |
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=== Smart bus === |
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On June 18, 2008, city council voted 7 to 6 in favour of phasing out the trolley system in 2009 and 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=a17d9aa6-0be1-4ae9-a977-0ca5a215d1ac |title=Trolleys reach end of the line |publisher=Edmonton Journal |date=June 19, 2008 |accessdate=October 2, 2009}}</ref> However, city council decided in April 2009 that trolley bus service would be discontinued earlier than originally planned, in order to reduce the city's expected $35 million deficit in 2009.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/edmonton/2009/04/16/9131011-sun.html |title=Mayor targets city honchos |author=Landry, Frank |publisher=Edmonton Sun |date=April 19, 2009 |accessdate=February 5, 2010}}</ref> The last day of regular service was May 2, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/about_ets/ets-trolley.aspx|title=ETS Trolley Buses|publisher=City of Edmonton|accessdate=October 3, 2011}}</ref> |
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Smart bus was introduced as a new feature for riders on select routes in July 2013. Trial routes included 111 from West Edmonton Mall to Downtown and route 128 from Castle Downs to the University. 45 buses were initially equipped with the technology for the trial. By 2014, 22 routes were equipped with the technology. <ref name="metronews.ca">{{cite web |url=http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1197741/five-more-edmonton-transit-bus-routes-to-get-real-time-technology/ |title=Five more Edmonton transit bus routes to get real time technology |work=Metro Edmonton |date=29 October 2014 |access-date=2016-03-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150727033624/http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1197741/five-more-edmonton-transit-bus-routes-to-get-real-time-technology/ |archive-date=27 July 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1133514/four-more-edmonton-bus-routes-to-get-real-time-technology/ |title=Four more Edmonton bus routes to get real time technology |website=Metro Edmonton |date=21 August 2014 |access-date=2016-03-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009031028/http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1133514/four-more-edmonton-bus-routes-to-get-real-time-technology/ |archive-date=9 October 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1079474/four-more-edmonton-bus-routes-to-launch-smart-bus-technology/ |title=Four more Edmonton bus routes to launch Smart Bus technology |work=Metro Edmonton |date=26 June 2014 |access-date=9 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810052729/http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1079474/four-more-edmonton-bus-routes-to-launch-smart-bus-technology/ |archive-date=10 August 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/news/2014/two-more-routes-get-smart-bus-technology.aspx |title=Two More Routes Get Smart Bus Technology |publisher=City of Edmonton |access-date=9 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060103/http://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/news/2014/two-more-routes-get-smart-bus-technology.aspx |archive-date=4 March 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Smart Bus Initiative |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/future_transit/smart-bus-initiative.aspx |access-date=29 October 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018121821/http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/future_transit/smart-bus-initiative.aspx |archive-date=18 October 2014}}</ref> Real time bus arrival information on personal computers and mobile data is branded together as [https://etslive.edmonton.ca/ ETS LIVE] and a mobile app, ETS Live to Go, has been released.<ref name="metronews.ca" /> The buses equipped possess automatic audio visual stop announcers of the next bus stop described by its nearest intersection, a computer aided dispatch which informs the control centre where a bus is, as well as monitor incidents. Mobile data terminals inform the drivers as to if they are late or not. The buses equipped have internal covert cameras to monitor safety.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/future_transit/smart-bus-initiative-frequently-asked-questions.aspx |title=Smart Bus Initiative Frequently Asked Questions |access-date=29 October 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029231503/http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/future_transit/smart-bus-initiative-frequently-asked-questions.aspx |archive-date=29 October 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1247240/final-five-smartbus-technology-installed-on-edmonton-buses-as-city-awaits-province-funding/ |title=Final five Smartbus technology to be installed on Edmonton buses as city awaits province funding |work=Metro Edmonton |date=23 December 2014 |access-date=9 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150809041636/http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1247240/final-five-smartbus-technology-installed-on-edmonton-buses-as-city-awaits-province-funding/ |archive-date=9 August 2015}}</ref> City council has approved funding for Smartbus deployment on all bus routes as of 2019 and 2020.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web |url=http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1228024/edmonton-council-approves-smartbus-funding-set-to-rollout-in-2019/ |title=Edmonton council approves Smartbus funding, set to rollout in 2019 |publisher=Metro Edmonton |date=1 December 2014 |access-date=9 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150727165002/http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/1228024/edmonton-council-approves-smartbus-funding-set-to-rollout-in-2019/ |archive-date=27 July 2015 |last=Dubois |first=Stephanie |url-status=live }}</ref> All buses in the ETS fleet were fully equipped with Smart bus technology by September 4, 2016; earlier than initially planned.<ref name=bus>{{cite web |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/ets/transit_projects/smart-bus-initiative.aspx |title=Smart Bus Project |publisher=City of Edmonton |access-date=18 May 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623230804/http://www.edmonton.ca/ets/transit_projects/smart-bus-initiative.aspx |archive-date=23 June 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |
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== Fares == |
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In 2008, a [[low floor|low-floor]] model of trolley was leased from [[Coast Mountain Bus Company]], Vancouver's bus operating company, for testing of possible benefits of low-floor trolleys over hybrid diesel buses. During its time in Edmonton the bus was numbered 6000, but was returned to its original #2242 when returned to Vancouver.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trolleycoalition.org/pdf/bulletin17.pdf |format=PDF |title=Edmonton Tests new Low Floor Trolley Bus |website=Trolleycoalition.org |accessdate=2016-03-09}}</ref> |
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Fares can be paid with cash or an [[Arc card]]. As of 1 February 2020, the cash fare is $3.50, and exact change is required on ETS buses. Children 12 and under ride free with a fare-paying adult (otherwise they pay a youth fare).<ref name="fares">{{cite web |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/ets/fares-passes.aspx |title=Fares |publisher=City of Edmonton |access-date=1 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/ets-unveils-new-fare-for-2020 |title=Some Edmonton transit passes for seniors double in cost in February |publisher=Edmonton Journal |date=8 January 2020 |last=Cook |first=Dustin |access-date=2 February 2020}}</ref> Due to the rollout of the Arc card, sales on paper tickets and passes were discontinued on 9 November 2024.<ref name="paperfares">{{cite news |author=Stephen, Allison |title=You soon won't be able to buy bus tickets and passes for Edmonton Transit |url=https://dailyhive.com/edmonton/edmonton-transit-service-bus-tickets-passes |date=27 September 2024 |website=Daily Hive |publisher=Zoomer |access-date=29 September 2024 |archive-date=29 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240929033743/https://dailyhive.com/edmonton/edmonton-transit-service-bus-tickets-passes |url-status=live}}</ref> However, paper tickets with an expiry date of 31 December 2023 and family/day passes with an expiry date of 31 December 2024 will continue to be accepted until 31 December 2025.<ref name="paperfares"/> |
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ETS provides several discounts for students and the disadvantaged: |
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=== Streetcars === |
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*Low-income seniors (below $30,526) can get a free annual pass.<ref name=FaresThirdParty>{{cite web |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-transit-to-increase-price-of-tickets-passes-in-february |title=Edmonton Transit to increase price of tickets, passes in February |publisher=Edmonton Journal |date=9 January 2018 |last=Theobald |first=Claire |access-date=19 March 2018}}</ref><ref name="seniorfare">{{Cite web |title=Senior Transit Fares |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/senior-fares |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=City of Edmonton |archive-date=30 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930043851/https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/senior-fares |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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*Low-income seniors (between $30,527 and $33,579) can get a discounted annual pass for $139.<ref name="seniorfare" /> |
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Edmonton operated streetcars from 1908 to 1952, some of which are now owned by the [[Edmonton Radial Railway Society]]. |
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*Qualified low-income adults can get an Arc card with monthly fare cap of $35–$50.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/subsidized-transit.aspx |title=Ride Transit Program |publisher=City of Edmonton |access-date=29 September 2024 |archive-date=30 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930044045/https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/subsidized-transit |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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*[[Edmonton Public Schools|Public school]] and [[Edmonton Catholic Schools|Catholic school]] students can purchase monthly passes from their schools at a subsidized rate. |
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*[[Post-secondary]] students at approved post-secondary institutions may purchase a monthly pass at a discounted rate.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/post-secondary-pass.aspx |title=Post Secondary Pass |publisher=City of Edmonton |access-date=5 February 2020}}</ref> |
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*Since 1 September 2007, ETS has partnered with the [[University of Alberta]], [[NorQuest College]], [[Northern Alberta Institute of Technology]] and [[MacEwan University]] to provide students with a [[Universal Transit Pass]] (U-Pass), allowing unlimited access to [[Fort Sask Transit]], [[St Albert Transit]], [[Strathcona County Transit]] and ETS bus and light rail systems for a single (four month) school term. As of 2021, students pay $180 per a four-month semester.<ref>{{cite web |title=Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/universal-transit-pass-upass |website=City of Edmonton |access-date=29 September 2024 |archive-date=30 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930044513/https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/universal-transit-pass-upass |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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=== Arc card === |
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{{Further|Arc card}} |
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===LRT===<!-- This section is linked from [[University of Alberta]] --> |
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[[File:lrt7770.JPG|thumb|An Edmonton LRT train at Health Sciences Station.]] |
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[[File:ETS Car1039 SD160.jpg|thumb|ETS SD-160 car 1039]] |
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{{main|Edmonton Light Rail Transit}} |
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ETS operates a 20.5 km light rail route with fifteen stations. The [[Capital Line]] runs roughly north-south, between northeast Edmonton and the Century Park community, with a mix of tunnels and at-grade track. Six stations are underground, while the remaining nine are at-grade. |
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! style="width:125px;"|Youth (24 and under) |
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! style="width:125px;"|Student (25+) |
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! style="width:125px;"|Adult (25-64) |
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! style="width:125px;"|Senior (65+) |
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! Pay-as-you-go (90 min) |
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| style="text-align: center;" colspan="4" | $2.75 |
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! Daily cap |
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| style="text-align: center;" colspan="4" | $10.25 |
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! Arc ticket (90 min) |
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| style="text-align: center;" colspan="4" | $3.50 |
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! Arc ticket (24 hour) |
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| style="text-align: center;" colspan="4" | $10.25 |
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! Monthly cap |
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| $73 |
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| $73 |
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| $100 |
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| $35 |
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! Annual cap |
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| colspan="3" {{N/A|N/A}} |
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| $385 |
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Edmonton first approved funding for a SmartFare program in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title=$30 million for new buses and fare technology|url=https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/30-million-for-new-buses-and-fare-technology|access-date=2021-06-09|website=edmontonjournal|language=en-CA}}</ref> Fort Saskatchewan, St. Albert, and Strathcona County are among the other communities which are also participating in this system.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |last=England |first=Luke |title=Fort Saskatchewan joining Smart Fare program |url=https://fortsaskonline.com/local/fort-saskatchewan-joining-smart-fare-program |access-date=2020-05-23 |website=FortSaskOnline.com |language=en-gb}}</ref> Smart fare was set to launch in early 2021, but its rollout was delayed by the closure of the Canada–United States border during the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web|title=Border closure due to COVID-19 puts brakes on Edmonton transit's smart fare system|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7322260/smart-fare-edmonton-transit-covid-19-border-delay/|access-date=2020-09-20|website=Global News|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 2015 the [[Metro Line]] was opened, interlining with the Capital Line on some sections and servicing the central and north-central area of the city.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lazzarino |first=Dave |url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/2015/01/21/edmontons-metro-line-now-set-to-open-in-spring |title=Edmonton's Metro Line now set to open in spring | Alberta | News |newspaper=[[Edmonton Sun]] |date=2015-01-21 |accessdate=2016-03-09}}</ref> |
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On 8 June 2021, it was announced that the SmartFare payment system would be branded as [[Arc card|Arc]].<ref name=":16">{{Cite web|title=Going digital: Edmonton reveals Arc card smart fare transit payment system|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7932130/edmonton-transit-arc-card-smart-fare-system/|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Global News|language=en-US}}</ref> Post secondary students became the first riders to use Arc when their institutions began issuing cards in fall 2021.<ref name=":17">{{Cite web|last=Edmonton|first=City of|date=2021-06-08|title=Arc (formerly Smart Fare)|url=https://www.edmonton.ca/projects_plans/transit/smart-fare.aspx|access-date=2021-06-09|website=www.edmonton.ca|archive-date=17 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617233548/https://www.edmonton.ca/projects_plans/transit/smart-fare.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> A pilot test including 500 adult fare-paying users began on 1 January 2022, and the results were reviewed in March 2022, but access to Arc was not expanded at that time.<ref name=":17" /> Arc was rolled out to adult fare-paying riders on November 21, 2022.<ref name=":112">{{Cite web |last=Boothby |first=Lauren |date=November 15, 2022 |title=Edmonton's tap Arc transit cards available to adults next week |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmontons-tap-arc-transit-cards-available-to-adults-next-week |access-date=November 15, 2022 |website=edmontonjournal |language=en-CA}}</ref> Subsidized fare groups, including seniors, youth, junior high and senior high students, customers who purchase low-income passes, DATS riders, and users of regional paratransit services, will receive access to Arc in 2023.<ref name=":112" /> |
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The train shown to the right was made in [[West Germany]] by Siemens/DÜWAG. The same type of vehicle has operated on several underground lines in [[Frankfurt am Main]] since 1968 as type U-2. ETS also has [[Siemens SD-160]]s from [[Siemens]]. These were delivered to accommodate four new stations which opened in 2009 and 2010. |
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Fare vending machines which sell Arc cards and Arc tickets, and allow users to load money to their accounts, are at various major locations in the region, including all [[Edmonton LRT]] stations, some transit centres, and the [[Edmonton International Airport]].<ref name=":17" /> The machines accept cash, debit, and credit cards. Riders can also purchase Arc cards and add money to their account balances online.<ref name=":17" /> Each rider's balance is stored on their account, rather than on the Arc cards or Arc tickets themselves, meaning that if an Arc card is lost or stolen, its balance can be transferred to a new card if the owner had registered their account.<ref name=":18">{{Cite web|last=Edmonton|first=City of|date=2021-06-08|title=Coming soon: Arc|url=https://transforming.edmonton.ca/coming-soon-arc/|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Transforming Edmonton|language=en-US|archive-date=9 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609025243/https://transforming.edmonton.ca/coming-soon-arc/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Arc cards include daily and monthly fare-capping; frequent riders who reach a fare threshold will ride for the remainder of that period for free of charge.<ref name=":18" /> Arc tickets work similarly to Arc cards, but are one-time use only, and are sold in 90-minute and 24-hour increments.<ref name=":17" /> Riders can still pay their fare with cash, paper passes and tickets, but paper tickets and passes will eventually be phased out; cash will always be a payment option.<ref name=":16" /> |
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===Hybrid/electric buses=== |
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{{further2|[[hybrid vehicle|Hybrid Technology]]}} |
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=== Commuter and regional service fares === |
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The City of [[Edmonton]] embarked on an eight-month evaluation of 13 clean-diesel and hybrid buses (and a new [[trolley bus]]) in 2008. Edmonton Transit's first two diesel electric hybrid buses went into service in December 2006.<ref name="ETS - Hybrid Buses">[http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/facilities_accessibility/hybrid-buses.aspx ]{{dead link|date=March 2016}}</ref> The unique design and colour scheme of the two [[Orion International|Orion]] low floor buses have been chosen to enable them to 'stand out' from the rest of the ETS fleet. The buses were part of an extensive test of [[hybrid technology]] that Edmonton Transit and the [[University of Alberta]] conducted over a year. Bus [[Reliability engineering|reliability]], [[Performance engineering|performance]], maintenance costs, [[fuel efficiency]], noise generation and [[Environmental degradation|environmental impact]] were monitored and evaluated in all [[weather]] and road conditions. As well, customers were surveyed about their travel experience. Ultimately, the Hybrid buses only recorded fuel savings of 10-20% (in contrast to the 35% touted in the internal ads). In addition, the ISE-New Flyer hybrids (6003 and 6004) were out of service so much that they could not be included in the evaluation. |
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Some routes have different fare structures due to the distance they cover or because they enter different municipalities outside of Edmonton. |
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==== Spruce Grove ==== |
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As of fall 2009, only the two Orion hybrids are in service. New Flyer/ISE hybrids 6003 and 6004 have been parked in the Paterson compound since the early spring, and have since been converted to diesel buses as of 2011, while New Flyer/Allison 6001 was damaged beyond repair in an accident. New Flyer/Allison 6002 was revamped with new features and technology to become the ETS Platinum Bus, also referred to as the "Painted Lady".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etspe.ca/special/etsplatinum-08/etsplatinum.php |title=ETS Photo Express |website=Etspe.ca |date=2008-11-08 |accessdate=2016-03-09}}</ref> |
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[[File:Spruce Grove Transit Bus Route 560 Spruce Grove.jpg|thumb|right|Spruce Grove Transit bus on route 560 to Spruce Grove]] |
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Fares effective 3 December 2023 for route 560 to [[Spruce Grove]]:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://webdocs.edmonton.ca/transit/route_schedules_and_maps/sc1/RT560.pdf |date=3 December 2023 |title=Route 560 Schedule and Map |publisher=City of Edmonton |access-date=29 September 2024 |archive-date=30 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930051933/https://webdocs.edmonton.ca/transit/route_schedules_and_maps/sc1/RT560.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In Spring 2014 ETS unveiled a full electric bus for a four-month pilot program running until October 2014. The buses are referred to as "ETS Stealth Buses" and are on lease from [[BYD Company|Build Your Dreams (BYD) Co. Ltd.]]. The buses do not have a fare box at the moment, but instead are accepting customer surveys about electric buses as fare.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edmonton.ca/city_government/news/2014/city-introduces-electric-buses-to-edmonton.aspx |title=City Introduces Electric Buses to Edmonton :: City of Edmonton |website=Edmonton.ca |date= |accessdate=2016-03-09}}</ref> Even without fare capacity the buses will be placed on several different routes around the city to give many Edmontonians the ability to experience the new exhaust-less bus. The current electric bus is not winterized, but if the city moves forward with the electric bus program they intend to acquire buses with full winter capabilities. |
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! style="width:150px;"|Local within Spruce Grove |
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! style="width:125px;"|To/From Edmonton |
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! Ages 5 and under (with a paid passenger) |
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| style="text-align: center;" colspan="3" | Free |
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! Cash fare (Ages 6+) |
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| $3 |
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| $6.25 |
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! Arc monthly cap (Adult) |
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| $65 |
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| $135 |
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! Arc monthly cap (Youth under 19) |
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| $45 |
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| $100 |
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! Arc monthly cap (Student) |
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| $65 |
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| $100 |
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Fares do not include transferability to ETS. No additional fare for U-Pass holders. |
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==== Beaumont ==== |
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[[File:Beaumont Transit Bus Route 540 Beaumont.jpg|thumb|right|Beaumont Transit bus on route 540 to Beaumont]] |
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In December 2014, Edmonton City Council approved SmartFare, which comprises an electronic farecard and intermunicipal fare structure. SmartFare is due to be fully implemented in 2019.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> |
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Fares effective 2 April 2024 for route 540 to [[Beaumont, Alberta|Beaumont]]:<ref name=BeaumontFares>{{cite web|title=Tickets & Passes|url=https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/home-neighbourhood/commuting-public-transit/bus-transit/tickets-passes/|publisher=Town of Beaumont|access-date=29 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bus & Transit |url=https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/web/20240930045541/https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/home-neighbourhood/commuting-public-transit/bus-transit/ |publisher=Town of Beaumont |access-date=29 September 2024 |archive-date=30 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930045541/https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/web/20240930045541/https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/home-neighbourhood/commuting-public-transit/bus-transit/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===General=== |
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The table below lists fares as of February 1, 2014.<ref name="fares">{{cite web |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/fares/fares-passes.aspx |title=Fares |publisher=City of Edmonton |accessdate=March 4, 2014}}</ref> |
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| style="text-align: center;" colspan="3" | $4.50 |
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! 10 |
! 10 ticket pack |
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| style="text-align: center;" colspan="3" | $40 |
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| $21 |
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| $24 |
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| $21 |
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! 20 Ticket Pack |
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| $70 |
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| colspan=3|$42 |
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| $70 |
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! Arc monthly cap |
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| colspan=3|$9 |
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| $80 |
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! Monthly Pass |
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| $69 |
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| $125 |
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Children under 12 ride free (with an accompanying fare-paying passenger). Beaumont tickets, passes and transfers cannot be used on regular ETS services. The U-Pass is accepted on route 540 through the [[Arc card]].<ref name=BeaumontFares /> |
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==== Edmonton International Airport ==== |
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[[File:ETS Bus Route 747 Airport.jpg|thumb|ETS bus on route 747 to the Edmonton International Airport.]] |
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Fares for route 747 to the [[Edmonton International Airport]], effective 14 May 2018:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/edmonton-international-airport.aspx |title=Edmonton International Airport Service |publisher=City of Edmonton |access-date=14 May 2018}}</ref> |
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*One way trip: $5 or two adult ETS tickets |
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*Monthly pass (with no transferability to regular ETS service): $90 |
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No additional fare for holders of a UPass, Leduc Commuter-Plus pass, or Leduc route 10 to route 747 transfer |
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One way fare reduced back to $5 on 1 May 2018 (after it rose to $10 on 1 February 2018), when an increase in joint funding from the City of Leduc, Leduc County, and the Edmonton International Airport was agreed upon.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-airport-bus-fare-drops-back-to-5-as-part-of-regional-deal |title=Edmonton airport bus fare drops back to $5 as part of regional deal |publisher=Edmonton Journal |last=Stolte |first=Elise |date=27 February 2018 |access-date=27 February 2018}}</ref> |
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==== Sherwood Park ==== |
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Some Strathcona County Transit tickets/passes/transfers are valid on ETS and vice versa. These are the details effective 1 February 2024:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.strathcona.ca/transportation-roads/transportation/tickets-passes-fares/ |title=Tickets, Passes & Fares |publisher=Strathcona County |access-date=29 September 2024}}</ref> |
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*Sherwood Park Commuter tickets/passes/transfers are valid for use on ETS |
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**These are special tickets/passes/transfers purchased for or obtained from Sherwood Park commuter routes |
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*ETS tickets are valid on Sherwood Park commuter services for an additional $2 and on Sherwood Park local services for an additional $1 |
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**Tickets for use solely on route 747 are not valid on SCT |
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*ETS monthly passes (excluding the seniors pass and courtesy pass) and day passes are valid on all Sherwood Park services for an additional $1 |
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**Passes for use solely on route 747 are not valid on SCT |
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==== St. Albert ==== |
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Some ETS tickets/passes/transfers are valid on StAT and vice versa:<ref>{{cite web |url=https://stalbert.ca/city/transit/fares/ets-strathcona/ |title=ETS & Strathcona Transit Passes |publisher=City of St. Albert |access-date=29 September 2024}}</ref> |
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*ETS monthly passes (excluding the seniors pass and courtesy pass) are valid on all St. Albert services for an additional $1 |
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*ETS tickets and transfers are valid on commuter St. Albert services for an additional $2 |
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**Only valid on commuter routes between Edmonton & St. Albert |
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*StAT commuter tickets/passes/transfers are valid on ETS (local versions are not valid)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/regional-service.aspx |publisher=City of Edmonton |title=Regional Service |access-date=28 May 2018}}</ref> |
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== Security == |
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[[File:Parked Peace (6591442753).jpg|thumb|[[Edmonton]] Transit peace officer [[Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor]]]] |
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=== Peace officers === |
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In May 2007, Edmonton Transit Security were appointed [[peace officer]]s under the Alberta Peace Officer Act. Transit peace officers can issue tickets for provincial statutes and Edmonton [[bylaw]]s on ETS property. Transit peace officers actively promote order maintenance, disorder prevention and voluntary compliance with social norms surrounding acceptable transit use.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/transit-peace-officer-fulltime.aspx|title=Transit Peace Officer Full-time | City of Edmonton}}</ref> Transit peace officers primarily use [[Ford Explorer]] police interceptors and [[Ford Taurus]] interceptors as their transportation, but also have [[Ford F-350]] and [[Dodge Charger Pursuit]] vehicles at their disposal. Transit peace officers can also seen riding the LRT enforcing provincial acts and statutes as well as bylaws. They patrol in uniform on ETS vehicles and property, which include buses, LRT and transit stations, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.<ref name=peaceOfficers>{{cite web |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/transit-peace-officers.aspx |title=Transit Peace Officers |publisher=City of Edmonton |access-date=23 April 2019}}</ref> The Transit Peace Officer Bike Patrol is also active during suitable weather conditions from spring until fall. The bike patrol can access certain areas better than a vehicle, such as bike paths along LRT tracks or areas congested by traffic or special events.<ref name=peaceOfficers /> Transit peace officers are authorized to enforce municipal bylaws and have powers and authority under several provincial acts.<ref name=peaceOfficers /> |
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In September 2021 the transit peace officer group initiated a two-year pilot program called the Community Outreach Transit Team (COTT). It is a partnership between the City of Edmonton and the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society with the intention to aid those in need of social, medical, or financial assistance.<ref>{{cite web |title=Community Outreach Transit Team (COTT) |publisher= City of Edmonton |url=https://www.edmonton.ca/home-neighbourhood/community-safety/community-outreach-transit-team-cott |website=www.edmonton.ca |access-date=19 March 2022}}</ref> |
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In 2023 COTT was expanded to seven teams<ref>https://www.masstransitmag.com/safety-security/press-release/53067722/city-of-edmonton-city-of-edmonton-expands-community-outreach-transit-team-to-seven-teams</ref> running seven days a week from 6 am to 2 am.<ref>https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/bylaws/community-outreach-transit-team</ref> |
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The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services develops the initial training for peace officers in Alberta. The Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) is seven weeks long.<ref>https://www.alberta.ca/peace-officers-overview</ref> The City delivers the CPOIP course via a memorandum of understanding with the government of Alberta. |
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In-house training is delivered through a field training program and classroom learning. Some external training delivery is informed by, developed and taught by members of marginalized communities. Since July 2020, the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods Branch has been incorporating and mandating new training for branch members and management.<ref>https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/bylaws/peace-officers-standards</ref> |
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=== Contract security guards === |
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In November 2018 Edmonton Transit added 24/7 onsite contract security guards to augment and assist the peace officers and Edmonton police. The main focus of the contract security guards are to focus on high-visibility patrols and observing and reporting security issues for the transit peace officers or Edmonton police to attend. The contract security guards interact with the public and work closely with transit peace officers and Edmonton police.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4646678/edmonton-transit-security-safety-lrt-guards/|title = Enhanced 24/7 security coming to 25 Edmonton transit stations Monday – Edmonton | Globalnews.ca}}</ref> |
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== Facilities == |
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* [[Centennial Garage]] – bus facility: historic fleet storage; opened 24 April 2010<ref>{{cite news |title=ETS opens state-of-the-art garage; New $99-million bus barn is size of five football fields, first new facility in 25 years |date=11 April 2010 |last=Gold |first=Marta |publisher=Edmonton Journal |page=A.5}}</ref> |
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* [[D.L. MacDonald Yard]] – LRT storage and repair facility; opened 1983 |
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* Ferrier Garage – bus facility; formerly trolley bus barn |
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* [[Gerry Wright Operations and Maintenance Facility]] – LRT storage and repair facility |
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* [[Kathleen Andrews]] Garage – bus facility; opened 9 February 2020<ref name=WestwoodAndrews>{{cite web |url=https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/westwood-ets-garage-officially-closed-kathleen-andrews-facility-operational-1.4804183 |title=Westwood ETS garage officially closed, Kathleen Andrews facility operational |date=9 February 2020 |last=Antoneshyn |first=Alex |publisher=[[CFRN-DT|CTV News]] |access-date=10 February 2020}}</ref> |
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* Mitchell Garage – bus facility; formerly trolley bus barn; opened 7 April 1981<ref>{{Cite book |title=Edmonton Transit Service 100 |date=2008 |publisher=City of Edmonton}}</ref> |
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* Paterson Garage – bus garage; bus disposal facility |
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* Percy Wickman Garage – Dedicated Accessible Transit Service (DATS) facility |
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=== Former === |
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* Strathcona Garage – former bus/trolley bus garage (1951–1986); now home to [[Old Strathcona]] Farmer's Market and [[Edmonton Radial Railway Society]]'s [[High Level Bridge Streetcar]] storage. |
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ETS provides several discounts for students and the disadvantaged. |
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* Cromdale Garage – bus facility and former [[Edmonton Radial Railway]] trolley bus/streetcar barn; torn down in 2014. |
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*Low income seniors can pay $54 for an annual pass instead of the listed $125. |
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* Westwood Garage – bus garage; opened 1961 and closed on 8 February 2020.<ref name=WestwoodAndrews /> |
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*[[Edmonton Public Schools|Public school]] students can purchase monthly passes from their schools at a subsidized rate ranging from $27-66 depending on grade and location.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transportation.epsb.net/datafiles/StudentTransportationFeeSchedule12_13.pdf |title=Student Transportation Fees 2012-2013 |date=May 24, 2012 |work=Edmonton Public Schools |accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref> |
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*[[Edmonton Catholic Schools|Catholic school]] students can purchase monthly passes ranging from $30-50.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ecsd.net/transportation/bus_pass_fees.html |title=Bus Pass Fees |work=Edmonton Catholic Schools |accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref> |
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*Families (1 adult and up to four children age 12 and under) are entitled to travel on ETS all day with the use of a valid day pass. |
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*[[Post-secondary]] students at approved post-secondary institutions may purchase a monthly pass at the discounted rate of $81. |
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*ETS has partnered with the [[University of Alberta]], [[NorQuest College]], [[Northern Alberta Institute of Technology]] and [[MacEwan University]] to provide students with a [[Universal Transit Pass]] (U-Pass), allowing unlimited access to [[St Albert Transit]], [[Strathcona County Transit]] and ETS bus and light rail systems for a single (four month) school term. As of 2013, University of Alberta students pay $116.67 after a $23.33 subsidy from the University of Alberta while NorQuest College, NAIT and MacEwan University students pay the full $147.50.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/u-pass/ |title=U-Pass |work=University of Alberta |accessdate=February 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.naitsa.ca/services/upass/ |title=U-Pass |work=NAIT Students' Association |accessdate=February 3, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.macewan.ca/contribute/groups/public/@web/@sa/documents/admreq/pfw_006944.pdf |title=U-Pass FAQ |work=Grant MacEwan University |accessdate=February 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.norquest.ca/resources-services/student-life/transportation-parking/bus-service/u-pass.aspx |title=U-Pass |work=NorQuest College |accessdate=Sep 25, 2013}}</ref> The U-Pass came into effect September 1, 2007. |
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* ETS provides Edmontonains with Disabilities on the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Program a subsidized Adult Transit pass at a cost of $35 per month (Effective March 1, 2013) |
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==Plans== |
== Plans == |
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=== Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission === |
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The city of Edmonton began exploring the development of a regional transit services commission in 2017.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Edmonton city council votes to formally join push for new regional transit services commission|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/6572572/edmonton-city-council-vote-regional-transit-push/|access-date=2021-01-22|website=Global News|language=en-US}}</ref> In February 2020, Edmonton city council voted to join twelve other municipalities to investigate the potential for a regional transit services commission (RTSC).<ref name=":2" /> Edmonton and eight other regional municipalities, including Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove, and St. Albert, formally submitted an application to the provincial government to establish the [[Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission]] in June 2020.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=Regional Transit Services Commission reaches major milestone with application to the Province / City of St. Albert|url=https://stalbert.ca/cosa/news/releases/rtsc-application/|access-date=2021-01-22|website=City of St. Albert|language=en|archive-date=21 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121190023/https://stalbert.ca/cosa/news/releases/rtsc-application/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Their proposal had to be altered after four municipalities, including Leduc County and Strathcona County, withdrew from the project.<ref name=":4" /> |
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The formation of the EMTSC was approved by the Alberta government on 28 January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dyer|first=Kelsey|date=2021-01-28|title=Regional transit commission approved by the Alberta government|url=https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/regional-transit-commission-approved-by-the-alberta-government-1.5286424|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Edmonton|language=en}}</ref> A board of elected representatives from each member community was conducting the initial setup of the commission, and was working with the commission's inaugural CEO to develop its operational and planning capabilities. |
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===Transit centres=== |
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Edmonton's local transit services and LRT network was planned to not be transferred to the commission at first, due to their size and operational costs.<ref name=":62">{{Cite web|last=Ernst & Young LLP|date=January 22, 2020|title=Accelerating Transit in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region: Building a Regional Transit Services Commission|url=https://www.edmonton.ca/documents/transit/Accelerating_Transit_in_Edmonton_Metropolitan_Region.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619021654/https://www.edmonton.ca/documents/transit/Accelerating_Transit_in_Edmonton_Metropolitan_Region.pdf |archive-date=19 June 2020 |access-date=January 22, 2021|website=City of Edmonton}}</ref> The commission's board was to re-consider the inclusion of Edmonton's LRT network five years after the commission was formally stood up.<ref name=":62" /> The EMTSC was expected to begin service in early 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Annual Organization Board Meeting|url=https://www.emtsc.ca/meeting-calender/lgzayszyn96739gt92j8654wml6exe-jme3y|access-date=2022-01-01|website=Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission|language=en-US|archive-date=25 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125000748/https://www.emtsc.ca/meeting-calender/lgzayszyn96739gt92j8654wml6exe-jme3y|url-status=dead}}</ref> However in December 2022, Edmonton's city council voted against contributing $13 million toward the EMTSC annual budget.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boothby |first=Lauren |date=15 December 2022 |title=Edmonton's regional transit plan is dead |url=https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-wont-pay-for-regional-transit-council-decides-in-budget-debate |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=Edmonton Journal |language=en-CA |archive-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221185339/https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-wont-pay-for-regional-transit-council-decides-in-budget-debate |url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2023, the EMTSC board approved the implementation of a plan to permanently close the commission, and it dissolved shortly thereafter.<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 January 2023 |title=EMTSC Board approves wind-down plan |url=https://www.emtsc.ca/news/emtsc-board-approves-wind-down-plan |access-date=30 September 2024 |website=Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission |language=en-US |archive-date=17 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217170201/https://www.emtsc.ca/news/emtsc-board-approves-wind-down-plan |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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A park-and-ride transit centre is located at 97 Street NW and 157 Avenue NW in the [[Eaux Claires, Edmonton|Eaux Claires]] neighbourhood.{{citation needed|date=December 2014}} The preliminary engineering of a park-and-ride at 127 Street SW and Ellerslie Road SW is complete. A station will be located there when the funds are available to extend the LRT over Anthony Henday Drive.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/SouthLRT_Brochure_WEB.pdf |title=South LRT Extension |date=July 2009 |publisher=City of Edmonton |accessdate=2010-04-24}}</ref> City staff have recommended that the Heritage Valley Transit Centre and park-and-ride be built starting in January 2018, at a cost of around 20 million dollars, due to the forthcoming expiry of the park-and-ride lease at Century Park.<ref name="edmonton.ca"/> The Kathleen Andrews Transit Garage is a proposed transport depot on Fort Road, named after ETS manager [[Kathleen Andrews]], and covering 300 buses and 700 drivers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Northeast+garage+could+spur+Fort+Road+redevelopment/10448416/story.html|title=Northeast bus garage could spur Fort Road redevelopment|newspaper=Edmonton Journal|date=December 7, 2014|accessdate=8 January 2015}}</ref> |
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Construction on phase one of the Metro Line extension, which includes a permanent NAIT station and station for the Blatchford community on the old [[Edmonton City Centre Airport|City Centre Airport]] property, started in mid-2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Edmonton|first=City of|date=2020-09-23|title=Metro Line – Northwest Extension|url=https://www.edmonton.ca/projects_plans/transit/nw-lrt.aspx|access-date=2020-09-23|website=www.edmonton.ca}}</ref> The temporary NAIT station is north of [[Princess Elizabeth Avenue]], on the south side of the institute's swimming pool and hockey arena (S) wing. |
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A 3.3 km LRT route from the [[Churchill (ETS)|Churchill]] Station in downtown Edmonton to the [[Northern Alberta Institute of Technology]] has recently begun construction. The new line has three stations: one at [[MacEwan University]] ([[MacEwan (ETS)|MacEwan Station]]), one on Kingsway Avenue ([[Kingsway/Royal Alex|Kingsway/Royal Alex Station]]), and one near the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology ([[NAIT (ETS)|NAIT Station]]). ''MacEwan Station'' is located just east of the campus, and adjacent to [[Rogers Place]], at 104 Street and 105 Avenue. ''Kingsway Station'' is located on the north side of Kingsway, to the south of the [[Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton|Royal Alexandra Hospital]]. As part of the plan, the current Kingway Transit Centre will be relocated to the southeast corner of [[111 Avenue, Edmonton|111 Avenue]] and 106 Street, to provide service to both Kingsway Mall and the ''Kingsway Station''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/22751_New_Track_length-map.pdf |title=North LRT to NAIT Route Map |date=December 2010 |publisher=City of Edmonton |accessdate=2011-05-01}}</ref> ''NAIT Station'' would be located north of [[Princess Elizabeth Avenue]], on the south side of the [[Northern Alberta Institute of Technology]]'s swimming pool and hockey arena (S) wing, before a permanent station is ultimately built after a long-term comprehensive land use plan of the Edmonton City Centre Airport lands are finalized.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ets/lrt_projects/north-lrt-stations.aspx |title=North LRT Stations |publisher=City of Edmonton |accessdate=2011-05-01}}</ref><ref name="northlrt">{{cite web |url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/North_LRT_Fact_Sheet_Apr2011.pdf |title=North LRT Fact Sheet |date=May 2011 |publisher=City of Edmonton |accessdate=2011-05-01}}</ref> |
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=== Valley Line === |
=== Valley Line === |
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[[File:Churchill Connector, Edmonton.jpg|thumb|The Churchill connector, which connects the Valley Line and future above-ground lines to the Churchill LRT station, under construction]] |
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The Valley Line will run for {{convert|27|km|mi}} from [[Mill Woods]] through downtown Edmonton to [[Lewis Farms]], with 25 |
The Valley Line will run for {{convert|27|km|mi}} from [[Mill Woods]] through downtown Edmonton to [[Potter Greens, Edmonton|Lewis Farms]], with 25 stops. Unlike the existing LRT, the Valley Line will run primarily at grade in the centre median of city streets, connecting to the Capital and Metro lines at [[Churchill station (Edmonton)|Churchill station]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Valley Line – Stage 1: Mill Woods Town Centre to 102 Street| url=http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/PDF/May-25-14_Fact_SheetValleyLine.pdf| website=Transforming Edmonton| publisher=City of Edmonton| access-date=8 April 2015| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140926020002/http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/PDF/May-25-14_Fact_SheetValleyLine.pdf| archive-date=26 September 2014| df=dmy-all}}</ref> The 11-station segment from Mill Woods to 102 Street in downtown, known as "Valley Line Southeast", was constructed first, beginning in 2016 and finishing in 2023. The southeast section cost $1.8 billion, with $800 million coming from the City of Edmonton, $600 million from [[Alberta]], and $400 million from the [[Government of Canada|federal government]]. A [[public–private partnership]] was established between the City of Edmonton and a private contracted group named "TransEd Partners" to build and operate the southeast portion of the line.<ref>{{cite news| last1=Kornik| first1=Slav| title=Edmonton groups demand more info on LRT expansion| url=http://globalnews.ca/news/1657595/edmonton-groups-demand-more-info-on-lrt-expansion/| access-date=31 August 2017| work=Global News| date=6 November 2014}}</ref> |
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Construction for phase two of the project, dubbed "Valley Line West", was started in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Three consortia in running for Edmonton light rail project|url=https://www.railjournal.com/passenger/light-rail/three-consortia-in-running-for-edmonton-light-rail-project/|date=2020-03-31|website=International Railway Journal|language=en|access-date=2020-05-16}}</ref> In 2020, the City of Edmonton selected a [[public–private partnership|P3]] named "Marigold Infrastructure Partners" to build the western section of the Valley Line,<ref>{{Cite web|title=City of Edmonton selects Marigold Infrastructure Partners for Valley Line West LRT project|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/7432596/edmonton-selects-valley-line-lrt-west-project-proponent/|last=Gibson|first=Carly|date=October 21, 2020|website=Global News|access-date=October 25, 2023}}</ref> and preparation work, such as the relocation of underground utilities and clearing of land along the route, began. Construction of the line formally commenced on May 27, 2022, and it is expected to be completed in 2028.<ref>{{cite web |title=Valley Line West LRT |url=https://majorprojects.alberta.ca/Details/Valley-Line-West-LRT/ |website=majorprojects.alberta.ca |publisher=Government of Alberta |access-date=September 17, 2021}}</ref> |
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===Long range LRT plans=== |
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City council in the past has looked at creating long range transportation plans that include the LRT reaching [[St. Albert, Alberta|St. Albert]] to the northwest, [[Potter Greens, Edmonton|Lewis Estates]] in the west (with [[West Edmonton Mall]] en route), the [[Edmonton International Airport]] and [[Leduc, Alberta|Leduc]] to the south, [[Mill Woods]] in the southeast, and [[Fort Saskatchewan]] to the northeast. |
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==See also== |
== See also == |
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* [[List of rapid transit systems#North America|List of rapid transit systems]] |
* [[List of rapid transit systems#North America|List of rapid transit systems]] |
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*[[Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission]] |
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*[[Edmonton Radial Railway]] |
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*[[Edmonton Radial Railway Society]] |
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* [[Fort Sask Transit]] |
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* [[Leduc Transit]] |
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* [[St. Albert Transit]] |
* [[St. Albert Transit]] |
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* [[Strathcona County Transit]] |
* [[Strathcona County Transit]] |
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* [[Edmonton Airports]] |
* [[Edmonton Airports]] |
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* [[High Level Bridge Streetcar]] |
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==References== |
== References == |
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*[http://www.takeETS.com Edmonton Transit System--Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove] |
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*[http://www.stalbert.ca/transit/ St. Albert Transit (including Morinville service)] |
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*A technological history of municipally owned public transportation in Edmonton, 1893-1981. [[iarchive:Buck1985v1/|Volume one]] | [[iarchive:Buck1985v2|Volume two]] |
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*[http://www.strathcona.ab.ca/Strathcona/Departments/Transit/default.htm Strathcona Transit (Sherwood Park)] |
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*[http://www.etspe.ca/etsgalleries.html ETS Photo Galleries] |
*[http://www.etspe.ca/etsgalleries.html ETS Photo Galleries] |
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Latest revision as of 18:35, 1 January 2025
Parent | City of Edmonton |
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Founded | 1908 |
Service area | Edmonton, Alberta |
Service type | Public Transit |
Routes | 207 bus 3 LRT |
Stops | 5,267[1] |
Hubs | 25[1] |
Stations | 29 (LRT)[2] |
Fleet | 952 buses (as of 2022) 120 light rail vehicles (as of 2023) 130 DATS vehicles[3] |
Daily ridership | 305,500 (weekdays, Q3 2024)[4] |
Annual ridership | 87,646,600 (2023)[5] |
Fuel type | Bus: diesel, electric LRT: electric |
Operator | City of Edmonton |
Chief executive | Carrie Hotton-MacDonald (Manager) |
Website | Official website |
The Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) (previously known as Edmonton Transit System) is the public transit service owned and operated by the City of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. It operates Edmonton's bus and light rail systems. In 2023, the system had a ridership of 87,646,600, or about 305,500 per weekday as of the third quarter of 2024.
History
[edit]Edmonton Transit Service began operations on 30 October 1908 as the Edmonton Radial Railway (ERR), and alternatively as the Edmonton Radial Tramway.[6] Also in 1908, ERR acquired the Strathcona Radial Tramway Company Limited, and also began servicing the villages of North Edmonton and Calder.[6] The transit service's name was changed to Edmonton Transportation Service in July 1946, but just a year later it was re-named to Edmonton Transit System.[6] The service was re-named to Edmonton Transit Service in 2016.[6]
Former systems
[edit]Streetcars
[edit]The Edmonton Radial Railway (ERR) began operations in 1908, both in the City of Edmonton and the neighbouring City of Strathcona, with four streetcars serving 21 kilometres (13 mi) of track.[7] Over ten million riders used the system annually by 1912, and the city purchased 47 additional streetcars.[7] The radial railway reached its peak in 1930, with six lines serving almost all parts of the city, and totaling 77 kilometres (48 mi) of track.[8] The city purchased five modern streetcars in 1930, which featured innovations such as steel bodies and leather seats; these were the last streetcars that Edmonton purchased.[9] The city significantly neglected its streetcar system during the Great Depression, and it suffered from poor maintenance and outdated streetcars.[9] In the late 1930s, Edmonton began to replace streetcar lines with electric trolleybus routes, supplemented by gas and diesel buses, instead of buying new streetcars and repairing or replacing the tracks and overhead lines that had deteriorated during the Depression.[9]
The transition to buses was slowed significantly during the Second World War, and Edmonton had to build additional trackage for its streetcars to meet the spike in transit usage during the war.[9] It was also forced to reintroduce conductors on busy routes, to help operators with selling tickets and issuing transfers; conductors were originally phased out in the 1930s, when streetcars were converted from double-ended to single-ended operations.[9] The Edmonton Radial Railway was renamed to Edmonton Transportation Service in 1946, to signify the decline of Edmonton's streetcar network; it was renamed again just one year later, to Edmonton Transit System.[9]
After some initial postwar hiccups, which necessitated even more streetcar tracks being built as late as in 1946 in order to avoid service gaps, the transition to trolleybuses picked up steam.[9] By 1949, only two streetcar routes remained in service: The Blue Route, and the Blue & White Route, which totaled 27 kilometres (17 mi) in length.[9] In its final configuration, the service went between a turning loop at 109 Street and 84 Avenue, and another loop at 66 Street and 124 Avenue, via the High Level Bridge.[10]
On September 1, 1951, Edmonton streetcar No. 1 – the first streetcar ordered by Edmonton – performed a ceremonial 'last run' across the High Level Bridge while carrying special dignitaries; over 1000 spectators lined its route.[11] Early the next morning, the dignitaries rode streetcar #52 back to the ETS Cromdale shop, which marked the final time that a streetcar was operated by ETS.[9]
All of Edmonton's streetcars, except for #1, were stripped of their valuable materials like steel and electric wiring, and the bodies were sold for scrap.[11] The Edmonton Radial Railway Society (ERRS) has recovered and restored three former Edmonton streetcars, and has another six awaiting restoration.[12] Aside from the three which it recovered and restored, it also operates Edmonton #1, which sat outside in a city yard for over ten years before being restored by volunteers – many of whom who later founded the ERRS.[9]
Trolley bus system
[edit]Trolley bus service in Edmonton started on 24 September 1939, operating on route 5 from 101 Street/Jasper Avenue to 95 Street/111 Avenue. By the end of October of that year, service had started on another route running to 99 Street/Whyte Avenue via the Low Level Bridge. In Edmonton, trolley buses were often referred to simply as "trolleys".
The trolley bus system used a mixture of Ohio Brass and K&M Elastic (Swiss) suspension for holding up the overhead wires.
The 47 vehicles remaining in use in 2008 were from an order of 100 manufactured in 1981–82 by Brown Boveri & Company (BBC), using bodies and chassis supplied to BBC by GM.[citation needed]
On 18 June 2008, city council voted 7 to 6 in favour of phasing out the trolley system between 2009 and 2010.[13] However, city council decided in April 2009 that trolley bus service would be discontinued earlier than had been planned, in order to reduce the city's expected $35 million deficit that year.[14] The last day of regular service was 2 May 2009.[15]
In 2007, the city leased a low-floor model of trolley, for 11 months, from Coast Mountain Bus Company, Vancouver's bus operating company, for testing of possible benefits of low-floor trolleys over hybrid diesel buses. During its time in Edmonton the bus was numbered 6000, but was returned to its original #2242 when returned to Vancouver.[16]
Service
[edit]ETS provides bus and light-rail transit services within the City of Edmonton limits, in addition to Spruce Grove and Beaumont. It also provides connections to Leduc Transit, St. Albert Transit (StAT), and Strathcona County Transit. ETS provides service to the Edmonton International Airport.
ETS uses the timed-transfer system, where suburban feeder routes run to a transit centre, and passengers can then transfer to a base route/LRT to the city centre or the university. Some feeder routes provide direct express service to and from the city centre.
Routes
[edit]LRT
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Siemens/DÜWAG U-2 car at University Station
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Siemens SD-160 at South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park station
ETS operates a 37.4 km light rail system composed of 29 stations in three lines.[17] The Capital Line runs roughly north–south, between Clareview station in northeast Edmonton and the Century Park station on the south side, with a mix of tunnels and at-grade track. Six stations are underground, while the remaining nine are at-grade with surface road crossings.[17] The Metro Line shares track with the Capital Line in some sections, and services the central and north-central area of the city.[18] The Valley Line, which opened on November 4, 2023, runs from Mill Woods in the southeast to 102 Street and 102 Avenue in the downtown core.[19] As of 2021[update] the Metro Line is being extended to the community of Blatchford, while the Valley Line is being extended west to the community of Lewis Farms.
ETS operates three different models of light rail vehicles (LRV): The Siemens–Duewag U-2, which started service when the original line opened in 1978; the Siemens SD-160, which began operation in 2008;[20][21] and the Bombardier/Alstom Flexity Freedom, which is exclusively used on the Valley Line.[22]
Bus
[edit]A redesigned bus network that affected almost every Edmonton Transit bus route began on April 25, 2021. This redesigned bus network was originally scheduled to be implemented on August 30, 2020, but was postponed until April 25, 2021, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, to save approximately $3.7 million and defer tax increases for residents.[23][24]
The City of Edmonton began completely redesigning its bus route network in 2017, with the aim of making it run more efficiently. Two rounds of public consultations were held at various locations around the city, and online surveys collected feedback from riders. The public engagements identified that transit riders would rather have to walk further to get to higher frequency routes, opposed to more routes operating less frequently. The city released a final draft of the new bus system in 2018, which cut back on routes with low ridership, and increased frequency in high traffic areas. After the redesign, all routes were renumbered to make the system easier to navigate. New signage and materials was created to assist in wayfinding. No change to fares has been announced, but the Manager of ETS has stated that ETS could switch to a distance-based system, where fees are based on how far a rider travels.[25]
A day service route map is available on the City of Edmonton's website,[26] and a Google My Maps is available.[27]
Late Night Owl Service
[edit]Night service began on 6 September 2015, on routes 1, 4, 8, 9, and 512.[28] Upon launch of the 2021 Bus network redesign, Owl routes are as follows: 2, 4, 8, 9, and 511. These buses operate on 30-minute headways until approximately 3:30 or 4 am. Morning service then resumes around 5 am. 2-OWL acts as a late night replacement for northern sections of the Capital Line (operating after the LRT shuts down for the night) from Clareview to Downtown.[28] 9-OWL acts as a late night replacement for southern sections of the Capital Line. Route 511 replaced 510X in September 2022, and acts as a late night replacement of the Valley Line.
A digital pdf of the late night owl service's route map is available on the City of Edmonton's website (Jan 2024).
Transit centres
[edit]Transit centres in Edmonton serve as hubs which allow people to transfer bus routes or onto the LRT system. These hubs typically have a heated shelter, and have multiple bus bays to accommodate many buses at a time.
- Abbottsfield Transit Centre
- Belvedere Transit Centre*
- Capilano Transit Centre
- Castle Downs Transit Centre
- Century Park Transit Centre*
- Clareview Transit Centre*
- Coliseum Transit Centre*
- Davies Transit Centre*
- Eaux Claires Transit Centre
- Government Centre Transit Centre*
- Heritage Valley Transit Centre
- Jasper Place Transit Centre
- Kingsway/Royal Alex Transit Centre*
- Lakewood Transit Centre†
- Leger Transit Centre
- Lewis Farms Transit Centre
- Meadowlark Transit Centre†
- Meadows Transit Centre
- Mill Woods Transit Centre*
- Northgate Transit Centre
- South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park Transit Centre*
- Southgate Transit Centre*
- Stadium Transit Centre*
- University Transit Centre*
- West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre
- Westmount Transit Centre
(* Transit centre at LRT station)
(† As of April 25, 2021, does not have Transit Centre status)
Bus fleet
[edit]ETS operates an entire fleet of accessible low floor buses,[29] which have been progressively introduced into the system since 1993. These include the 859 40-foot (12 m) New Flyer D40LF/D40LFR/XD40/XHE40, 33 60-foot (18 m) New Flyer D60LF/D60LFR/XD60 articulated models, 60 40-foot Proterra ZX5 models, and 49 Grande West Vicinity B30A models.
Hybrid and electric buses
[edit]The City of Edmonton embarked on an eight-month evaluation of 13 clean-diesel and hybrid buses (and a new trolley bus) in 2008. Edmonton Transit's first two diesel electric hybrid buses went into service in December 2006.[30] The unique design and colour scheme of the two Orion low-floor buses were chosen to enable them to 'stand out' from the rest of the ETS fleet. The buses were part of an extensive test of hybrid technology that Edmonton Transit and the University of Alberta conducted over a year. Bus reliability, performance, maintenance costs, fuel efficiency, noise generation and environmental impact were monitored and evaluated in all weather and road conditions. As well, customers were surveyed about their travel experience. Ultimately, the hybrid buses recorded fuel savings of only 10%–20% (in contrast to the 35% touted in the internal ads). In addition, the ISE-New Flyer hybrids (6003 and 6004) were out of service so much that they could not be included in the evaluation.
As of fall 2009, only the two Orion hybrids were in service. New Flyer/ISE hybrids 6003 and 6004 were since converted to diesel buses as of 2011. New Flyer/Allison 6002 was revamped with new features and technology to become the ETS Platinum Bus, also referred to as the "Painted Lady".[31]
In spring 2014, ETS unveiled a full electric bus for a four-month pilot program through October 2014. The buses were referred to as "ETS Stealth Buses" and were on lease from Build Your Dreams (BYD) Co. Ltd. The buses did not have a fare box, but instead were accepting customer surveys about electric buses as fare.[32] Even without fare capacity the buses were placed on several different routes around the city to give Edmontonians the ability to experience the new exhaustless bus. These test buses were not winterized.
In 2019, Edmonton received funding to purchase 50 Proterra ZX5 40-foot (12 m) E2 MAX electric buses, but this was reduced to 40 electric buses – one of the largest purchases of electric buses in Canadian history.[33][34] The first 21 buses started service in August 2020, with the second batch of 19 buses scheduled to arrive in the fall of 2020.[34] The buses are charged from overhead charging units to save floor space in the bus garages, and it is the first transit service in North America to use such infrastructure for its buses.[35][36] ETS conducted winter-testing of this bus model in 2015, and found that these buses could handle most of their routes.[34] The buses are housed at the Centennial Garage and the Kathleen Andrews transit garage; the latter being the main hub for Edmonton's electric buses.[37]
In 2021, Edmonton reached an agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) which called for CIB to invest C$14.4 million (US$11.89 million) to purchase 20 additional electric buses under the ZEB (Zero Emission Bus) Federal Program. [38]
In 2022, Edmonton Transit and Strathcona Transit obtained one hydrogen-electric hybrid bus for each of the two transit systems as part of a pilot project, unveiling the new buses during the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Expo in Edmonton, September 24, 2022.[39][40] The pilot project is part of the Alberta Zero Emission Hydrogen Transit (AZEHT) project of Emissions Reduction Alberta.[41]
Smart bus
[edit]Smart bus was introduced as a new feature for riders on select routes in July 2013. Trial routes included 111 from West Edmonton Mall to Downtown and route 128 from Castle Downs to the University. 45 buses were initially equipped with the technology for the trial. By 2014, 22 routes were equipped with the technology. [42][43][44][45][46] Real time bus arrival information on personal computers and mobile data is branded together as ETS LIVE and a mobile app, ETS Live to Go, has been released.[42] The buses equipped possess automatic audio visual stop announcers of the next bus stop described by its nearest intersection, a computer aided dispatch which informs the control centre where a bus is, as well as monitor incidents. Mobile data terminals inform the drivers as to if they are late or not. The buses equipped have internal covert cameras to monitor safety.[47][48] City council has approved funding for Smartbus deployment on all bus routes as of 2019 and 2020.[49] All buses in the ETS fleet were fully equipped with Smart bus technology by September 4, 2016; earlier than initially planned.[50]
Fares
[edit]Fares can be paid with cash or an Arc card. As of 1 February 2020, the cash fare is $3.50, and exact change is required on ETS buses. Children 12 and under ride free with a fare-paying adult (otherwise they pay a youth fare).[51][52] Due to the rollout of the Arc card, sales on paper tickets and passes were discontinued on 9 November 2024.[53] However, paper tickets with an expiry date of 31 December 2023 and family/day passes with an expiry date of 31 December 2024 will continue to be accepted until 31 December 2025.[53]
ETS provides several discounts for students and the disadvantaged:
- Low-income seniors (below $30,526) can get a free annual pass.[54][55]
- Low-income seniors (between $30,527 and $33,579) can get a discounted annual pass for $139.[55]
- Qualified low-income adults can get an Arc card with monthly fare cap of $35–$50.[56]
- Public school and Catholic school students can purchase monthly passes from their schools at a subsidized rate.
- Post-secondary students at approved post-secondary institutions may purchase a monthly pass at a discounted rate.[57]
- Since 1 September 2007, ETS has partnered with the University of Alberta, NorQuest College, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and MacEwan University to provide students with a Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass), allowing unlimited access to Fort Sask Transit, St Albert Transit, Strathcona County Transit and ETS bus and light rail systems for a single (four month) school term. As of 2021, students pay $180 per a four-month semester.[58]
Arc card
[edit]Youth (24 and under) | Student (25+) | Adult (25-64) | Senior (65+) | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pay-as-you-go (90 min) | $2.75 | |||
Daily cap | $10.25 | |||
Arc ticket (90 min) | $3.50 | |||
Arc ticket (24 hour) | $10.25 | |||
Monthly cap | $73 | $73 | $100 | $35 |
Annual cap | N/A | $385 |
Edmonton first approved funding for a SmartFare program in 2015.[59] Fort Saskatchewan, St. Albert, and Strathcona County are among the other communities which are also participating in this system.[60] Smart fare was set to launch in early 2021, but its rollout was delayed by the closure of the Canada–United States border during the COVID-19 pandemic.[61]
On 8 June 2021, it was announced that the SmartFare payment system would be branded as Arc.[62] Post secondary students became the first riders to use Arc when their institutions began issuing cards in fall 2021.[63] A pilot test including 500 adult fare-paying users began on 1 January 2022, and the results were reviewed in March 2022, but access to Arc was not expanded at that time.[63] Arc was rolled out to adult fare-paying riders on November 21, 2022.[64] Subsidized fare groups, including seniors, youth, junior high and senior high students, customers who purchase low-income passes, DATS riders, and users of regional paratransit services, will receive access to Arc in 2023.[64]
Fare vending machines which sell Arc cards and Arc tickets, and allow users to load money to their accounts, are at various major locations in the region, including all Edmonton LRT stations, some transit centres, and the Edmonton International Airport.[63] The machines accept cash, debit, and credit cards. Riders can also purchase Arc cards and add money to their account balances online.[63] Each rider's balance is stored on their account, rather than on the Arc cards or Arc tickets themselves, meaning that if an Arc card is lost or stolen, its balance can be transferred to a new card if the owner had registered their account.[65] Arc cards include daily and monthly fare-capping; frequent riders who reach a fare threshold will ride for the remainder of that period for free of charge.[65] Arc tickets work similarly to Arc cards, but are one-time use only, and are sold in 90-minute and 24-hour increments.[63] Riders can still pay their fare with cash, paper passes and tickets, but paper tickets and passes will eventually be phased out; cash will always be a payment option.[62]
Commuter and regional service fares
[edit]Some routes have different fare structures due to the distance they cover or because they enter different municipalities outside of Edmonton.
Spruce Grove
[edit]Fares effective 3 December 2023 for route 560 to Spruce Grove:[66]
Local within Spruce Grove | To/From Edmonton | ||
---|---|---|---|
Ages 5 and under (with a paid passenger) | Free | ||
Cash fare (Ages 6+) | $3 | $6.25 | |
Arc monthly cap (Adult) | $65 | $135 | |
Arc monthly cap (Youth under 19) | $45 | $100 | |
Arc monthly cap (Student) | $65 | $100 |
Fares do not include transferability to ETS. No additional fare for U-Pass holders.
Beaumont
[edit]Fares effective 2 April 2024 for route 540 to Beaumont:[67][68]
Student | Adult (13-64) | Senior (65+) | |
---|---|---|---|
Cash & Arc fare | $4.50 | ||
10 ticket pack | $40 | ||
Monthly pass | $70 | N/A | $70 |
Arc monthly cap | N/A | $80 | N/A |
Children under 12 ride free (with an accompanying fare-paying passenger). Beaumont tickets, passes and transfers cannot be used on regular ETS services. The U-Pass is accepted on route 540 through the Arc card.[67]
Edmonton International Airport
[edit]Fares for route 747 to the Edmonton International Airport, effective 14 May 2018:[69]
- One way trip: $5 or two adult ETS tickets
- Monthly pass (with no transferability to regular ETS service): $90
No additional fare for holders of a UPass, Leduc Commuter-Plus pass, or Leduc route 10 to route 747 transfer
One way fare reduced back to $5 on 1 May 2018 (after it rose to $10 on 1 February 2018), when an increase in joint funding from the City of Leduc, Leduc County, and the Edmonton International Airport was agreed upon.[70]
Sherwood Park
[edit]Some Strathcona County Transit tickets/passes/transfers are valid on ETS and vice versa. These are the details effective 1 February 2024:[71]
- Sherwood Park Commuter tickets/passes/transfers are valid for use on ETS
- These are special tickets/passes/transfers purchased for or obtained from Sherwood Park commuter routes
- ETS tickets are valid on Sherwood Park commuter services for an additional $2 and on Sherwood Park local services for an additional $1
- Tickets for use solely on route 747 are not valid on SCT
- ETS monthly passes (excluding the seniors pass and courtesy pass) and day passes are valid on all Sherwood Park services for an additional $1
- Passes for use solely on route 747 are not valid on SCT
St. Albert
[edit]Some ETS tickets/passes/transfers are valid on StAT and vice versa:[72]
- ETS monthly passes (excluding the seniors pass and courtesy pass) are valid on all St. Albert services for an additional $1
- ETS tickets and transfers are valid on commuter St. Albert services for an additional $2
- Only valid on commuter routes between Edmonton & St. Albert
- StAT commuter tickets/passes/transfers are valid on ETS (local versions are not valid)[73]
Security
[edit]Peace officers
[edit]In May 2007, Edmonton Transit Security were appointed peace officers under the Alberta Peace Officer Act. Transit peace officers can issue tickets for provincial statutes and Edmonton bylaws on ETS property. Transit peace officers actively promote order maintenance, disorder prevention and voluntary compliance with social norms surrounding acceptable transit use.[74] Transit peace officers primarily use Ford Explorer police interceptors and Ford Taurus interceptors as their transportation, but also have Ford F-350 and Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles at their disposal. Transit peace officers can also seen riding the LRT enforcing provincial acts and statutes as well as bylaws. They patrol in uniform on ETS vehicles and property, which include buses, LRT and transit stations, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.[75] The Transit Peace Officer Bike Patrol is also active during suitable weather conditions from spring until fall. The bike patrol can access certain areas better than a vehicle, such as bike paths along LRT tracks or areas congested by traffic or special events.[75] Transit peace officers are authorized to enforce municipal bylaws and have powers and authority under several provincial acts.[75]
In September 2021 the transit peace officer group initiated a two-year pilot program called the Community Outreach Transit Team (COTT). It is a partnership between the City of Edmonton and the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society with the intention to aid those in need of social, medical, or financial assistance.[76]
In 2023 COTT was expanded to seven teams[77] running seven days a week from 6 am to 2 am.[78]
The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services develops the initial training for peace officers in Alberta. The Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) is seven weeks long.[79] The City delivers the CPOIP course via a memorandum of understanding with the government of Alberta.
In-house training is delivered through a field training program and classroom learning. Some external training delivery is informed by, developed and taught by members of marginalized communities. Since July 2020, the Community Standards and Neighbourhoods Branch has been incorporating and mandating new training for branch members and management.[80]
Contract security guards
[edit]In November 2018 Edmonton Transit added 24/7 onsite contract security guards to augment and assist the peace officers and Edmonton police. The main focus of the contract security guards are to focus on high-visibility patrols and observing and reporting security issues for the transit peace officers or Edmonton police to attend. The contract security guards interact with the public and work closely with transit peace officers and Edmonton police.[81]
Facilities
[edit]- Centennial Garage – bus facility: historic fleet storage; opened 24 April 2010[82]
- D.L. MacDonald Yard – LRT storage and repair facility; opened 1983
- Ferrier Garage – bus facility; formerly trolley bus barn
- Gerry Wright Operations and Maintenance Facility – LRT storage and repair facility
- Kathleen Andrews Garage – bus facility; opened 9 February 2020[83]
- Mitchell Garage – bus facility; formerly trolley bus barn; opened 7 April 1981[84]
- Paterson Garage – bus garage; bus disposal facility
- Percy Wickman Garage – Dedicated Accessible Transit Service (DATS) facility
Former
[edit]- Strathcona Garage – former bus/trolley bus garage (1951–1986); now home to Old Strathcona Farmer's Market and Edmonton Radial Railway Society's High Level Bridge Streetcar storage.
- Cromdale Garage – bus facility and former Edmonton Radial Railway trolley bus/streetcar barn; torn down in 2014.
- Westwood Garage – bus garage; opened 1961 and closed on 8 February 2020.[83]
Plans
[edit]Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission
[edit]The city of Edmonton began exploring the development of a regional transit services commission in 2017.[85] In February 2020, Edmonton city council voted to join twelve other municipalities to investigate the potential for a regional transit services commission (RTSC).[85] Edmonton and eight other regional municipalities, including Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove, and St. Albert, formally submitted an application to the provincial government to establish the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission in June 2020.[86] Their proposal had to be altered after four municipalities, including Leduc County and Strathcona County, withdrew from the project.[86]
The formation of the EMTSC was approved by the Alberta government on 28 January 2021.[87] A board of elected representatives from each member community was conducting the initial setup of the commission, and was working with the commission's inaugural CEO to develop its operational and planning capabilities. Edmonton's local transit services and LRT network was planned to not be transferred to the commission at first, due to their size and operational costs.[88] The commission's board was to re-consider the inclusion of Edmonton's LRT network five years after the commission was formally stood up.[88] The EMTSC was expected to begin service in early 2023.[89] However in December 2022, Edmonton's city council voted against contributing $13 million toward the EMTSC annual budget.[90] In January 2023, the EMTSC board approved the implementation of a plan to permanently close the commission, and it dissolved shortly thereafter.[91]
Metro LRT
[edit]Construction on phase one of the Metro Line extension, which includes a permanent NAIT station and station for the Blatchford community on the old City Centre Airport property, started in mid-2020.[92] The temporary NAIT station is north of Princess Elizabeth Avenue, on the south side of the institute's swimming pool and hockey arena (S) wing.
Valley Line
[edit]The Valley Line will run for 27 kilometres (17 mi) from Mill Woods through downtown Edmonton to Lewis Farms, with 25 stops. Unlike the existing LRT, the Valley Line will run primarily at grade in the centre median of city streets, connecting to the Capital and Metro lines at Churchill station.[93] The 11-station segment from Mill Woods to 102 Street in downtown, known as "Valley Line Southeast", was constructed first, beginning in 2016 and finishing in 2023. The southeast section cost $1.8 billion, with $800 million coming from the City of Edmonton, $600 million from Alberta, and $400 million from the federal government. A public–private partnership was established between the City of Edmonton and a private contracted group named "TransEd Partners" to build and operate the southeast portion of the line.[94]
Construction for phase two of the project, dubbed "Valley Line West", was started in 2022.[95] In 2020, the City of Edmonton selected a P3 named "Marigold Infrastructure Partners" to build the western section of the Valley Line,[96] and preparation work, such as the relocation of underground utilities and clearing of land along the route, began. Construction of the line formally commenced on May 27, 2022, and it is expected to be completed in 2028.[97]
See also
[edit]- List of rapid transit systems
- Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission
- Edmonton Radial Railway
- Edmonton Radial Railway Society
- Fort Sask Transit
- Leduc Transit
- St. Albert Transit
- Strathcona County Transit
- Edmonton Airports
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External links
[edit]- Official website
- A technological history of municipally owned public transportation in Edmonton, 1893-1981. Volume one | Volume two
- ETS Photo Galleries
- Edmonton LRT Projects