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    • Edmonton Transit Service (ETS)

    Edmonton, AB T5J 0J4

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    About Edmonton Transit Service (ETS)

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    Edmonton Tower, 10111 - 104 Avenue NW
    Edmonton, AB T5J 0J4
    Canada
    http://www.takeETS.com
    780-442-5311

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    Edmonton Transit Service
    ETS bus ridership has returned to pre-pandemic levels based on average daily ridership in January 2023.
    Bus

    Edmonton bus ridership returns to pre-pandemic levels

    Feb. 13, 2023
    The city credits fare system upgrades, its bus system redesign, maintaining full service and pursuing additional enhancements as contributing to the steady growth in ridership...
    City of Edmonton
    The city of Edmonton and Edmonton Transit Service will launch Canada's largest on-demand transit service in partnership with Via and PWTransit using 57 shuttles.
    Shared Mobility

    Edmonton preps to launch on-demand transit option

    City of Edmonton
    April 15, 2021
    This will be Canada’s largest on-demand service with 57 shuttles serving 37 neighborhoods.
    Edmonton Police Service (file)
    Edmonton Peace Officers
    Safety & Security

    Edmonton to increase Transit Peace Officer deployment

    March 22, 2021
    While the move aims to enhance safety for all transit users, the city notes its security practices remain rooted in compassion and education.
    Edmonton Transit Service
    Please touch: ETS began installation of new push-plates made from compressed salt that have the look and feel of tile, but come with added germ fighting capabilities.
    Safety & Security

    ETS installs anti-microbial push-plates as part of six-month pilot program

    Jan. 25, 2021
    The push-plates have the look and feel of ceramic tile, but are made of compressed salt to neutralize germs.
    Proterra
    One of 21 new electric buses that will enter service on Edmonton Transit Service's network in late summer.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Edmonton Transit Service unveils electric buses and new garages

    Proterra
    July 24, 2020
    The buses, which were manufactured by Proterra, each contain 660 kWh of onboard energy - the most energy storage on any 40-foot electric bus.
    Vapor International
    Thumbnail Hero V Shield Vapor
    Bus Builders, Components & Accessories

    ETS installs operator safety doors

    Wabtec Bus Solutions
    April 24, 2020
    Installation of the Vapor International-supplied safety shields will be completed in Fall 2020.
    Edmonton Transit Service
    Ets Retractabledrivershields Credit Ets
    Safety & Security

    Edmonton Transit Service installing retractable driver shields on entire bus fleet

    Oct. 11, 2019
    Installation began in early October and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2020.

    Articles & News

    Edmonton Transit Service
    Arc will be available for Edmonton regional transit riders using adult fares on Nov. 21 with plans to expand the payment platform throughout 2023.
    Fare Collection

    Arc payment system will launch in the Edmonton area on Nov. 21

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Nov. 17, 2022
    The account-based fare platform will feature fare capping and cover Edmonton’s regional transit partners.
    City of Edmonton
    Transit Peace Officers in Edmonton. [City of Edmonton]
    Safety & Security

    Edmonton City Council adopts updated passenger conduct bylaw

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    June 9, 2022
    The updated bylaw prohibits the visible use of illicit substances in transit spaces, which the city says will strengthen the existing rules.
    City of Edmonton
    Construction activities as part of the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project; the project's contractor, Marigold Infrastructure Partners, celebrated the project's first full construction season.
    Infrastructure

    Edmonton Valley Line West LRT celebrates first construction season

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 31, 2022
    The extension’s contractor continues to progress early works and is starting major work on the line’s two elevated stations.
    City of Edmonton
    Members of the Community Outreach Transit Team
    Safety & Security

    Edmonton approves transit safety plan, includes expanded community outreach pilot

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Feb. 28, 2022
    The plan takes a coordinated and integrated approach to safety and will deliver on an increase in social support.
    Catherine McKenna/Twitter
    Canada's Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna with Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson at an event announcing the federal government will provide up to C$394.24 million to Phase 1 of the Capital Line South Extension.
    Infrastructure

    Government of Canada to fund up to C$400 million to Edmonton’s Capital Line South extension

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    July 28, 2021
    The federal government commitment comes slightly more than a month after the Edmonton City Council approved its own financial commitment to the project.
    City of Edmonton
    A Edmonton Transit Peace Officer insignia on the arm of a uniform.
    Safety & Security

    Edmonton and its partners continue efforts to boost safety of transit system

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    April 30, 2021
    The city and its policing, transit and community outreach partners have developed several initiatives that will bring a collaborative approach to enhancing transit safety.
    Edmonton Transit Service
    ETS launched a new bus network, new on-demand service and opened a new transit center on April 25.
    Bus

    Edmonton Transit Service launches new transit options

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    April 26, 2021
    New bus routes and a new on-demand transit service began on April 25 and ETS says they offer riders a more integrated mobility system.
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    Management

    Planning for Recovery

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    March 23, 2021
    The transit industry has been operating in crisis mode for a full year and is arming itself with strengthened resolve, detailed plans and strategic investments to forge a clearer...
    Edmonton Transit Service
    An image from a 2017 safety campaign. ETS' focus on promoting safety has resulted in a drop in criminal occurrences, as well as incidents labeled as mischief.
    Safety & Security

    ETS’ gender-based analysis delivers safety results in its first year

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Nov. 11, 2020
    Reporting has increased, while criminal occurrences have been reduced and the transit service is set to launch a new text alert feature.
    City of Edmonton
    Misericordia Station rendering for the Valley Line West.
    Infrastructure

    Marigold Infrastructure Partners named preferred proponent of Edmonton Valley Line West LRT project

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Nov. 2, 2020
    The Marigold Infrastructure Partners team consists of Colas, Parsons, Standard General, Francl Architecture, Fast & Epp and Stantec.

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    Edmonton Transit Service
    Tammy, center, was the first ETS customer to ride the battery-electric bus, which entered service Aug. 4.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    First battery-electric bus deployed on Edmonton Transit Service

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 5, 2020
    ETS is the first transit system in North America to implement overhead, in-depot charging of its electric bus fleet.
    The city of Edmonton Interim City Manager Adam Laughlin speaks during an update on April 27, detailing the decision to layoff an additional 900 employees, nearly half of them transit operators.
    Management

    City of Edmonton temporarily lays off additional 900 employees

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    April 29, 2020
    Nearly half of those employees impacted are transit operators with service reductions and financial stress cited as driving factors behind the furloughs.
    Bus

    ETS introduces Late Night Owl Service

    Sept. 1, 2015
    Starting Sept. 6, Edmonton Transit System (ETS) will begin offering bus service until 3 a.m. on five routes. The Late Night Owl Service extends hours of operation on four existing...
    Technology

    Plan ETS Trips with Google Transit

    Aug. 28, 2015
    Edmonton Transit System (ETS) users can now plan trips instantly on more than 300 Smart Buses using Google Transit, a real-time transit feed developed by Google. Google Transit...
    ETS
    ETS consulted with riders and non-riders to create its new anti-sexual harassment campaign.
    Home

    ETS Launches Zero-Tolerance for Sexual Harassment Campaign

    Aug. 19, 2015
    Edmonton Transit System (ETS) is launching a series of public safety campaigns under the theme of Safe Ride starting with a zero-tolerance for sexual harassment campaign. The ...
    ETS
    Bus and LRT riders who earn a button are encouraged to then pass it along to another rider who practices good transit etiquette.
    Bus

    ETS is Recruiting Heroes

    March 18, 2015
    Councillor Scott McKeen and students from Grace Martin School on March 17 launched the I’m an ETS Hero button campaign which rewards courteous transit users. Councillor McKeen...
    Technology

    Edmonton Expands Wi-Fi Service

    Feb. 27, 2015
    LRT passengers can now take advantage of wifi service at the Southgate LRT Station. Until now, the City’s free public wifi service has been available in a number of city-operated...
    Home

    ETS Control Centre Official Opening

    Oct. 17, 2014
    The centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round.
    Home

    Edmonton Transit Expresses Sympathy for Injured Child

    Sept. 24, 2014
    At approximately 8:05 a.m. on Sept. 23, an injury-incident occurred involving a young girl and an Edmonton Transit System (ETS) bus at Rutherford Road and 16A Avenue in southwest...