Edmonton

Take ETS to Heritage Festival

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

Public Service Announcement Take ETS to Heritage Festival The Edmonton Heritage Festival is back in Hawrelak Park from July 31 to August 2. It’s a special and much-loved event that embraces the multiculturalism of our city through food, entertainment, music, art and more. There are some changes to this year’s festival, including having a timed-entry pass. … Continue reading →

Edmonton

More safety and security measures coming to transit

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release More safety and security measures coming to transit The City of Edmonton, Edmonton Police Service (EPS) and community partners are continuing to take an integrated, multi-layered approach to further enhance safety and security on transit with a goal to create safer outcomes and support across the system. In February and March 2021, additional … Continue reading →

Edmonton

Metro Line and System-Wide LRT closures February 25-28

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

Public Service Announcement Metro Line and System-Wide LRT closures February 25-28 There will be significant adjustments to LRT service from February 25-28 to accommodate testing and commissioning work for the Metro Line alternative signalling system. On February 25 and 26, the Metro Line will be closed. To travel between Churchill and NAIT, transit customers can … Continue reading →

Edmonton

Edmonton Transit fare changes start February 1

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release Edmonton Transit fare changes start February 1 On February 1, transit fare adjustments will take place for most fare categories. These adjustments help ETS provide safe and reliable transit service and maintain the vehicle fleet. The Fare Policy, approved by Council in 2019, is based on a model of affordability and a person’s ability … Continue reading →

Edmonton

Upcoming LRT service changes for January 8-10

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

Upcoming LRT service changes for January 8-10 Construction work on the north and south ends of Edmonton’s LRT system to help improve the LRT system moving forward will require short-term service changes from January 8-10.From January 8-10, NAIT Station will be closed and Metro Line trains will start/end at Kingsway/RAH Station to accommodate work on … Continue reading →

Edmonton

Holiday service changes for ETS, Waste, the Edmonton Valley Zoo and 311

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

Public Service Announcement The following areas will experience changes to operating hours and service levels over the holiday season: Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) As in previous years, ETS modifies service levels for the statutory holidays and the days around Christmas to reflect the lower level of ridership during this time. Key dates or periods over the holidays … Continue reading →

Edmonton

ETS Stuff a Bus adapts to support Edmonton’s Food Bank

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release ETS Stuff a Bus adapts to support Edmonton’s Food Bank Edmonton is a caring community where neighbours support each other. One way to continue to support others is through the Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) Stuff a Bus campaign, back for its 26th year. This year’s campaign runs from November 25-29.Due to a recent … Continue reading →

Edmonton

ETS winter service changes and Heritage Valley Park & Ride opens

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release ETS winter service changes and Heritage Valley Park & Ride opens On November 29, ETS will be making service adjustments as part of regular service changes that happen five times each year. In addition to the regular seasonal adjustments, ETS has adjusted departure times on school specials and bus routes travelling to the … Continue reading →

Edmonton

ETS continues to enhance safety and security using unique gender-based approach

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is a leading transit agency in North America for using gender-based analysis (GBA+) to further enhance safety and security on transit. This type of unique approach—based on diverse and inclusive community perspectives—will put ETS at the forefront of implementing safety enhancements based on GBA+ and community feedback. “As part of … Continue reading →

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Edmonton’s Light Rail Transit System to Benefit from Government Partnership

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Admin • Leave a comment

News Release Edmonton’s Light Rail Transit System to Benefit from Government Partnership Federal, provincial and municipal governments set aside funding to improve Edmonton transit The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, Regional Minister for Northern Alberta and Member of Parliament for Edmonton—Spruce Grove, today announced that the Government of Canada has set aside up to … Continue reading →