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BrettB said:
Having lived in both cities (and loved both), I've always thought Edmonton and Quebec City should cooperate and share information far more than they do.
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100%, I'd argue we should somehow move into a sister city relationship.
CplKlinger said:
That reminds me of how, in the mid-1970s, some ETS staffers went on a tour of various German light rail systems to learn from them.
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For all the roasting we get, we do have a robust LRT system, we truly just need to expand it and increase density around the lines, on top of creating more bus feeder networks.
 
CplKlinger said:
That reminds me of how, in the mid-1970s, some ETS staffers went on a tour of various German light rail systems to learn from them.
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In this situation, probably benefits Quebec City more than us, as we are somewhat larger so are probably already dealing with things they will have to in the next decade or so, but places can learn from each other.
 
David A said:
In this situation, probably benefits Quebec City more than us, as we are somewhat larger so are probably already dealing with things they will have to in the next decade or so, but places can learn from each other.
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Agreed, I just like it when municipalities let their staff go on learning trips like these!
 
It's hard to justify with the current budget situation tho.

Doesn't help that there was a certain police trip taken recently that attracted a lot of eyeballs...
 

Implementation Anticipated in 2026​

101 Street between Jasper Avenue and 102A Avenue
101 Street between 102A Avenue and 107A Avenue
  • Signal timing improvements
Hewes Way between 23 Avenue and 28 Avenue
  • Signal timing improvements
Whyte Avenue between 99 Street and 109 Street
  • Intersection upgrades at Gateway Boulevard, 104 Street and 105 Street
  • Replacement of scramble crosswalks with traditional crossings at Gateway Boulevard, 104 Street and 105 Street
  • Signal timing improvements
  • Whyte Avenue Frequently Asked Questions
Some on-street parking and/or loading zones may be impacted as a result of transit priority implementation. Impacted properties will be notified about the proposed changes. As we get closer to implementation, more information on the upcoming measures will be shared.

Temporary traffic flow impacts are anticipated due to construction; however access to properties and businesses during construction will be maintained. Construction detours for transit passengers, pedestrians, and other road users will be determined as design advances. Adjacent properties and businesses will receive more information before construction starts.

Timelines and designs are subject to change.
 
CplKlinger said:
101 Street between Jasper Avenue and 102A Avenue
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What would be great if ETS had bus stops near the Valley Line on 101 St. The northbound and southbound stops outside of Edmonton Centre disappeared years ago. There is a southbound stops south of 102A Ave which isn't bad, but the closest northbound stop is on the far side of Jasper Ave.
The stupid thing was a bus stop was added on the nearside of 102 Ave which did make for a perfect place to transfer to the Valley Line until it was removed a month or so ago. The space was turned over to parking.
 
EdwardEdm said:
What would be great if ETS had bus stops near the Valley Line on 101 St. The northbound and southbound stops outside of Edmonton Centre disappeared years ago. There is a southbound stops south of 102A Ave which isn't bad, but the closest northbound stop is on the far side of Jasper Ave.
The stupid thing was a bus stop was added on the nearside of 102 Ave which did make for a perfect place to transfer to the Valley Line until it was removed a month or so ago. The space was turned over to parking.
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Are you talking about the space beside the old BMO/Tegler site? That one was temporary unfortunately; I think the Rice Howard Building reno is what got the actual stop temporarily closed.
 
Transit Service Improvements
The following routes will see the most notable service enhancements:

Peak Frequency Improvements​

  • Route 916: Weekday AM Peak direction frequency increased to every 7/8 minutes.
  • Route 920X: Weekday PM Peak frequency increased to every 12 minutes.
  • Route 930X: Weekday AM Peak frequency increased to every 12 minutes.

Off-Peak Frequency Improvements​

  • Routes 53 & 54: Weekday Midday frequency increased to every 20 minutes.
  • Route 56: * Weekday Early Evening frequency to every 20 minutes.
    • Sunday Midday frequency to every 15 minutes.

Extra Trip Additions​

  • Route 56: Additional Weekday AM and PM Peak trips.
  • Route 721: Additional Weekday Early Morning trips.
  • Route 729: Additional Weekday AM Peak trips.
  • Route 901: Additional Weekday Early Morning trips.

Span of Service Improvements​

  • Routes 52 & 53: Weekday Early Morning service begins 30 minutes earlier.
  • Route 54: * Weekday PM Peak extended one hour later.
    • Sunday Morning service begins one hour earlier.
  • Route 107:* Saturday and Sunday morning service added.
    • Service extended until midnight all week (Weekdays/Sat/Sun).
  • Route 521: Weekday Late Evening service added.

Route Extensions & Reroutes​

  • Route 52: Rerouted between 107 Ave and 111 Ave (from 149 St to 156 St) to improve industrial area access.
  • Route 111: Rerouted to Westmount Transit Centre (Westbound) due to demand.
  • Route 128: Rerouted onto Northgate Centre property for better commercial access.
  • Route 516: Extended to 17 St and 19 Ave to serve the Aster neighbourhood.
  • Route 521: Extended to Orchards Blvd and Orchards Rd to serve the Orchards at Ellerslie.

School Service Improvements​

  • New Specials: New trips added to serve St. Carlo Acutis and Father Michael McCaffery schools.
  • Increased Capacity: Routes 56, 707, 718, and 926 will have additional buses to support Dr. Anne Anderson and Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack schools.

Significant Transit Service Reductions​

The following routes will see the most significant service reductions:

Peak Frequency Reductions​

  • Route 3: Weekday AM/PM Peak frequency reduced to every 12 minutes.
  • Route 508: Weekday AM/PM Peak frequency reduced to every 20 minutes.
  • Route 916: Weekday AM/PM Off-peak direction frequency reduced to every 20 minutes.
  • Route 917: Weekday AM/PM Off-peak direction frequency reduced to every 30 minutes.

Off-Peak Frequency Reductions​

  • Route 113: Saturday and Sunday Late Evening frequency reduced to 60 minutes.
  • Route 501: Saturday and Sunday Morning frequency reduced to 60 minutes.
  • Route 721: Sunday Late Evening frequency reduced to 60 minutes.
  • Route 722: Sunday Late Evening frequency reduced to 60 minutes.

Span of Service Reductions​

  • Route 9: Weekday AM Peak short trips (between Eaux Claires/Southgate and Downtown) begin 30 minutes later.
  • Route 101: Sunday Morning and all Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 124: Weekday Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 501: Weekday Early Morning service begins 30 minutes later.
  • Route 703: Weekday Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 706: Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 707: Weekday AM Peak ends 30 minutes earlier; Sunday Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 713: Sunday Early Evening and all Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 904: Saturday Late Evening and Sunday Early Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 909: Saturday and Sunday Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 916: Weekday AM Peak ends 30 minutes earlier.
  • Route 917: Saturday and Sunday Late Evening service cancelled.

Individual First/Last Trip Cancellations​

(Trips with fewer than 5 passenger boardings)

  • Weekday First Trips: 130X, 150X, 512, 700X, 701, 703, 706, 724, 904, and 909.
  • Weekday Last Trips: 1, 130X, 140X, 150X, 700X, 715, 721, 902, 903, 904, 913, and 914.
  • Saturday First Trips: 701, 909, and 914.
  • Saturday Last Trips: 1, 701, 707, 708, and 918.
  • Sunday First Trips: 113, 701, and 708.
  • Sunday Last Trips: 113.

Route Cancellations​

  • Route 522: Cancelled. * Alternative: Partially replaced by On-Demand service in Capilano and Gold Bar. Nearby service available via Route 1A/B.
  • Route 676 (St. Thomas More School Special): Cancelled. * Alternative: Nearby service available via Routes 7, 914, and 915. Transfers may be required.
 
YEG Bus Rider said:
Transit Service Improvements
The following routes will see the most notable service enhancements:

Peak Frequency Improvements​

  • Route 916: Weekday AM Peak direction frequency increased to every 7/8 minutes.
  • Route 920X: Weekday PM Peak frequency increased to every 12 minutes.
  • Route 930X: Weekday AM Peak frequency increased to every 12 minutes.

Off-Peak Frequency Improvements​

  • Routes 53 & 54: Weekday Midday frequency increased to every 20 minutes.
  • Route 56: * Weekday Early Evening frequency to every 20 minutes.
    • Sunday Midday frequency to every 15 minutes.

Extra Trip Additions​

  • Route 56: Additional Weekday AM and PM Peak trips.
  • Route 721: Additional Weekday Early Morning trips.
  • Route 729: Additional Weekday AM Peak trips.
  • Route 901: Additional Weekday Early Morning trips.

Span of Service Improvements​

  • Routes 52 & 53: Weekday Early Morning service begins 30 minutes earlier.
  • Route 54: * Weekday PM Peak extended one hour later.
    • Sunday Morning service begins one hour earlier.
  • Route 107:* Saturday and Sunday morning service added.
    • Service extended until midnight all week (Weekdays/Sat/Sun).
  • Route 521: Weekday Late Evening service added.

Route Extensions & Reroutes​

  • Route 52: Rerouted between 107 Ave and 111 Ave (from 149 St to 156 St) to improve industrial area access.
  • Route 111: Rerouted to Westmount Transit Centre (Westbound) due to demand.
  • Route 128: Rerouted onto Northgate Centre property for better commercial access.
  • Route 516: Extended to 17 St and 19 Ave to serve the Aster neighbourhood.
  • Route 521: Extended to Orchards Blvd and Orchards Rd to serve the Orchards at Ellerslie.

School Service Improvements​

  • New Specials: New trips added to serve St. Carlo Acutis and Father Michael McCaffery schools.
  • Increased Capacity: Routes 56, 707, 718, and 926 will have additional buses to support Dr. Anne Anderson and Elder Dr. Francis Whiskeyjack schools.

Significant Transit Service Reductions​

The following routes will see the most significant service reductions:

Peak Frequency Reductions​

  • Route 3: Weekday AM/PM Peak frequency reduced to every 12 minutes.
  • Route 508: Weekday AM/PM Peak frequency reduced to every 20 minutes.
  • Route 916: Weekday AM/PM Off-peak direction frequency reduced to every 20 minutes.
  • Route 917: Weekday AM/PM Off-peak direction frequency reduced to every 30 minutes.

Off-Peak Frequency Reductions​

  • Route 113: Saturday and Sunday Late Evening frequency reduced to 60 minutes.
  • Route 501: Saturday and Sunday Morning frequency reduced to 60 minutes.
  • Route 721: Sunday Late Evening frequency reduced to 60 minutes.
  • Route 722: Sunday Late Evening frequency reduced to 60 minutes.

Span of Service Reductions​

  • Route 9: Weekday AM Peak short trips (between Eaux Claires/Southgate and Downtown) begin 30 minutes later.
  • Route 101: Sunday Morning and all Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 124: Weekday Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 501: Weekday Early Morning service begins 30 minutes later.
  • Route 703: Weekday Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 706: Weekday, Saturday, and Sunday Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 707: Weekday AM Peak ends 30 minutes earlier; Sunday Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 713: Sunday Early Evening and all Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 904: Saturday Late Evening and Sunday Early Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 909: Saturday and Sunday Late Evening service cancelled.
  • Route 916: Weekday AM Peak ends 30 minutes earlier.
  • Route 917: Saturday and Sunday Late Evening service cancelled.

Individual First/Last Trip Cancellations​

(Trips with fewer than 5 passenger boardings)

  • Weekday First Trips: 130X, 150X, 512, 700X, 701, 703, 706, 724, 904, and 909.
  • Weekday Last Trips: 1, 130X, 140X, 150X, 700X, 715, 721, 902, 903, 904, 913, and 914.
  • Saturday First Trips: 701, 909, and 914.
  • Saturday Last Trips: 1, 701, 707, 708, and 918.
  • Sunday First Trips: 113, 701, and 708.
  • Sunday Last Trips: 113.

Route Cancellations​

  • Route 522: Cancelled. * Alternative: Partially replaced by On-Demand service in Capilano and Gold Bar. Nearby service available via Route 1A/B.
  • Route 676 (St. Thomas More School Special): Cancelled. * Alternative: Nearby service available via Routes 7, 914, and 915. Transfers may be required.
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Every 7/8 minutes for Route 916? (Lewis Farms to West Ed)

That’s pretty wild if true. Do we know ridership on that route?

Suggests ridership in VLW will be solid if there are already so many people using transit in West Edmonton
 
Southeast Transit Garage project update coming to the Infrastructure Committee on April 8. They're switching to a phased approach (similar to the Llew Lawrence OMF), with the first phase having a targeted capacity of 255-290 40-foot equivalents (the ultimate build-out will have a capacity of 430).
 
Some of the span of service reductions, first/last trip cancellations, and route cancellations are alarming.
 
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