[Gronk!]

ETS begins adding small surcharge for big-name concert tickets at Commonwealth

Tickets for The Weeknd's July 19 concert at Commonwealth Stadium included a $1.50 surcharge from Edmonton Transit Service that was aimed at simplifying fare enforcement and encouraging people to use LRT rather than drive.

edmonton.taproot.news

 

[The_Cat]

I’m not sure if these routes exist, but I think these could be popular with local attractions:
(1) South Campus-Fort Edmonton-Valley Zoo-WEM. (I know this one exists).
(2) Valley Zoo-142 Street-Telus World of Science/Coronation-Westmount
(3) Westmount-River Valley Road-Muttart Conservatory-Capilano
(4) Leger-Terwillegar Park (Summer)-South Campus LRT

 

[EdwardEdm]

I’m not sure if these routes exist, but I think these could be popular with local attractions:
(1) South Campus-Fort Edmonton-Valley Zoo-WEM. (I know this one exists).

Not since the BNR. Both are served by On Demand.

(2) Valley Zoo-142 Street-Telus World of Science/Coronation-Westmount

Telus WOS has good access with Westmount nearby, but closer access would be better for some who can't/ don't (winter -30!) want the walk. Sounds good for On Demand.

(3) Westmount-River Valley Road-Muttart Conservatory-Capilano

The Muttart has beyond excellent access from the Valley Line. But why Westmount to Capilano? Why not from University? Or a loop via Downtown? I kind of assume you're trying to create a linked network of routes to offer one seat rides between attractions, but that's expensive when these trips can be done on regular transit with transfers. If demand was there ETS would presumably replace On Demand to the Valley Zoo and FEP.

(4) Leger-Terwillegar Park (Summer)-South Campus LRT

On Demand could be a possibility. We have On Demand to Rundle Park, but there's also the ACT Rec Centre which I believe was the main driver of that addition

 

[Kosy123]

Sorry for the bad quality, since I got these from the ETSAB stream but 20% year on year LRT increases for June in ridership is kind of insane, considering summer is our weaker transit months.

 

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[Kosy123]

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Wtf are we doing right, because everyone on Facebook told me that nobody takes the LRT and it’s a waste of money!!

 

[YEG Bus Rider]

Transit Ridership

June 2025 - 5,046,632
June 2024 - 4,839,553

Bus (June 2025) - 3,723,893
Bus (June 2024) - 3,735,997

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Based off of casual observation Valley line ridership, Davies station Park n Ride, is slowly growing but is still a long ways from reaching capacity..

 

[trevorhayden]

It's almost as if devoting prime land around LRT to parking was a waste of space.

 

[David A]

Based off of casual observation Valley line ridership, Davies station Park n Ride, is slowly growing but is still a long ways from reaching capacity..

It would probably be busier if it was closer to residential areas or other places many people would go to, but I suppose it was built where land was more available and use may grow over time.

 

[EdwardEdm]

It's almost as if devoting prime land around LRT to parking was a waste of space.

It's fair to say the amount of space given to park and ride was based upon pre-Covid experiences along that Capital Line, that included paid park and ride that had a waiting list at some stations. I don't believe the park and ride at the NE stations has recovered yet.

 

[Gronk!]

Please ignore if you're a Debbie Downer

How two transit movements take similar routes to highlight positivity in place of negativity

Just as transit enthusiasts are using memes to spread love for Edmonton's bus and LRT routes as well as combat negativity, a unique research project has returned to the city to ask transit riders what might be different if wellbeing was designed into the system.

edmonton.taproot.news

 

[Edmcowboy11]

I sorta wonder if the city would be willing to do something extremely radical and rezone around Davies, especially on the side facing the ravine.

 

[mcr]

I sorta wonder if the city would be willing to do something extremely radical and rezone around Davies, especially on the side facing the ravine.

I don't think residential is going to pick up there, at least not in the near term. I could see commercial / retail starting, but with the strip of industrial along Argyll plus all the surrounding, it's would be a relatively undesirable island of residential among a sea of industrial.

 

[Greenspace]

"An EPS-led initiative with Transit Peace Officers is making progress in curbing crime and disorder within the Edmonton Transit System.

During the first 90 days of Project Unify, there was a 290% increase in officer-generated calls, and an 11% decline in public calls for service compared to the same times and locations in 2024.

This means police and peace officers intervened and prevented criminal or anti-social behaviour before it caused issues for transit riders.

There was also a notable decline in public-generated occurrences during all hours and locations of the LRT system in these 90 days as well. Compared to 2024, disorder occurrences decreased from 222 to 186 and weapons occurrences dropped from 24 to 10.

“Project Unify is highlighting how our members are able to address crime and disorder when they are able to be in the right place at the right time,” says Superintendent Keith Johnson. “This shows the lasting impact of their work across the entire transit system.”

In the latest episode of The Quiet Professional podcast, Supt. Johnson talks in-depth about addressing crime and disorder within Edmonton’s transit system alongside Ward sipiwiyiniwak city councillor Sarah Hamilton and David Cooper of Leading Mobility Consulting.

Watch the latest episode here: https://bit.ly/3HvltQd"