Just thinking about LRT down Whyte Ave. Theoretically speaking... Taking away a lane of traffic in each direction removes the capacity for 900 cars in each direction (30 cars per minute, traffic moves through Gateway Blvd/Calgary Trail 30 minutes per hour, might be less with the scramble...

I've grabbed a banh mi from Van Loc half a dozen times already and I only just noticed last week that Italian Bakery rebuilt their store. It's huge. A nod that there's still faith in Chinatown.

Correction to your Manning/Marquis Station comment, they're finally developing the area! There's a random four-lane boulevard and roundabout! https://maps.app.goo.gl/jEkY2VJq9PHioYsD9 They're mostly working on single-family and townhomes right now and I believe the first few families have...

The Edmonton Yukon & Pacific Railway is interesting how it climbs up from where Glenora Club is right now to Jasper Ave. A multiuse path seems to follow the old alignment up to Victoria Park Road. Also seems like Wadhurst Road and Clifton Place also seem to be built around an old rail line...

Can you clarify this sentence? Not sure if you're for or against underground, at grade, etc.

I wonder if there was a reason? The red alignment would've cut costs and travel time a little. They could have still had two stop, Holyrood to the southeast then a combined French Quarter/Strathearn to the northwest. Was there pushback from residents? More potential for TOD along the green...

Having lived in Vancouver for over two decades and access to Skytrain, I've gathered my thoughts on how the two systems (high level vs low level) compare. Our high level system is very similar to Skytrain, however Vancouver has been blessed with all the developments happening around stations by...

Summerside without a car sounds not great, but not having to rely on transit for commuting is a relief. Oliver friend should sign up for Communauto. They've been fantastic whenever I need them. I use their one-way vehicles like taxis. For both, is the option for CC tapping for them or others...

On the inaugural train, I briefly saw "Stop Requested" on the next stop monitor. Probably something used in Toronto where it's more of a streetcar? Transit in Edmonton needs to be consistent though. We don't have the population density and distance to implement skip-stop services, nor should...

If I had a choice, I would never go to WEM. But kids, friends, and family inevitably want to go. I didn't realize post-secondary schools were still in reading week. Looking forward to seeing busy trains again.

Took the 7:45pm train last night. Only 12 people on my train when we left Churchill, plus whoever was in the second car. Noticeably less busy than the train I took last Friday mid-evening. I'm hoping they can attract more than 144 passengers per direction per hour. I guess this isn't Vancouver...

I was just on the train half an hour ago, finally able to transfer to Churchill for a 102 Street bound train. Peak laziness. 😜 I estimated around 80 people disembarked. According to Transit app, there was a gap in trains. I got on at 7:40 and the one before that got there at 7:24 and 7:17. The...

Eastbound sign said starting November 18, take exit to access 149 St, 142 St, and St Albert Trail. No left turn onto 127 St. That was a very busy left turn before and I didn't see a designated detour route.

First, shoutout to the amazing butter chicken at Davies Coffee & Convenience. Would be better if they provided naan bread, and small cafe tables to sit down and eat. The east lot was somewhat busy on Friday. Does anyone have any insight to Tuesday to Thursday? The bigger west lot seems less...

You can buy a monthly pass from a retailer to save waiting for it in the mail: https://www.edmonton.ca/ets/where-to-buy-fares-passes #2 and #3 sums it up, and it is an easy way to take transit if you know for sure you'll be taking a lot of transit. But you should really go Arc Card. Benefits...

I forgot that midday was also non-peak. I considered peak 6am-6pm. Still doesn't bode well for late evening.

Oh, I forgot to mention, the platform at Churchill Stop to Mill Woods was PACKED. I remember there's been some discussion that the stop may have been underbuilt given its role in the system, but I hope five-minute frequencies help things a little.

I text ETS Security 780-442-4900 anytime I see anything.

Capital Line reminds me of BART, a commuter rail service that uses metro-style trains, coupled with the safety issues, I'm not surprised that non-peak ridership hasn't returned to normal. And given that Oilers and Elks games likely make up at least half the off-peak ridership, that mean non-peak...

Edmontonians in Trumpeter and area could utilize the park and ride that's been paid for and maintained by StAT. Mayor Sohi did note that Castledowns is a high priority. Gorman and Horsehill is not a priority at this time and I don't think it should be until both neighbourhoods are...