In Transit Newsletter - May 2012
The Every Day Way to summer LRT schedule changes
The LRT summer schedule changed Sunday, April 29 to accommodate construction for the North LRT to NAIT line at Churchill LRT Station. LRT will be operating on a single track from 95 Street to Churchill LRT Station until September 1. Approximately one-third of the Churchill LRT platform will be blocked off during construction so customers may experience crowded conditions during peak times and special events.
LRT will be operating on the following frequencies:
Monday - Friday
- 9 minute frequency from start of service until 9pm.
- 15 min frequency from 9pm to end of service
Saturday
- 10 min frequency from start of service until 8pm.
- 15 min frequency from 8pm to end of service
Sunday
- 15 min frequency all day.
During weekday peak hours and major special events, service will be provided by 5 car trains.
Bus Stops By Landmarks Now Available
A recent addition to the City of Edmonton's Open Data Catalogue is Edmonton Transit's Bus Stops by Landmarks.
This data contains clustered bus stops for Edmonton landmarks and is currently used by the ETS Trip Planner to efficiently plan routes. Rather than using a fixed geographical point for a landmark in the Trip Planner, ETS uses clusters of bus stops around a particular location, chosen due to their proximity to a building or location of interest. This allows the trip planner to pick the stop and route most appropriate for a user depending on their direction or time of travel, and to suggest multiple routes when possible.
This data is freely available and may be used by developers to create an assortment of software or applications for home computers or smart phones.
Victoria Day Service
On Monday, May 21, Victoria Day, ETS will be operating regular Sunday service on all routes.
The ETS Customer Services Centre including Lost & Found will be closed on holiday Monday.Transit Information is available by calling 311. If you’re calling from outside Edmonton, phone 780-442-5311.
Check the ETS Trip Planner or call BusLink at 780-496-1600 or call 311 for complete route and schedule details.
New DATS Buses Arrive
The first of the 16 new DATS buses are here. There are a few minor installations (such as radios and MDTs) required before being put into service.
These buses have a high ambulatory capacity (up to 12 seats) as well as up to four wheelchair spaces. Similar to the majority of the fleet, these buses come equipped with MOR/ryde suspension system which allows for a smoother, more comfortable ride.
Summer Shuttle Service Returns
The first day of service for this year’s Fort Edmonton/Valley Zoo summer shuttle, Route 596, is Saturday, May 19 on the Victoria Day long weekend.
The shuttle service runs only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays until Labour Day, Monday, September 3.
Buses travel between South Campus Transit Centre, Fort Edmonton Park (including the John Janzen Nature Centre) and the Valley Zoo. Passengers pay regular ETS fares.
Check the ETS Trip Planner or call BusLink at 780-496-1600 or call 311 for complete route and schedule details.
Updated Downtown Pedway Maps
As a member of the Downtown Pedway Committee, we’re pleased to tell you that the pedway maps in the green pedestals have been updated.
The last time the maps were produced was 2001, so the updated maps incorporate a number of changes. New building footprints like the EPCOR Centre at 101 Street and 104 Avenue, pedways and LRT features have been added including the NW LRT line to the new station beside MacEwan University.
The new maps are more accurate than earlier versions and easy to read.
Facebook One Year Anniversary
It’s hard to believe we’ve been active on Facebook for a year this month and we’ve garnered almost 2600 likes.
It’s been a lot of work and we’ve learned a lot through the process. We hope the ETS Facebook Fan page has become a source of information for ETS-related information, events and promotions.
Thank you to all our loyal Facebook Fans for sharing with us your thoughts and opinions. We’ve had many engaging conversations and encountered a variety of different opinions from everyone. Your comments have been enlightening, inspiring and a valuable source of input. We’re looking forward to many more conversations with you all!
To celebrate this milestone, we’re hosting a giveaway with a grand prize of the new iPad!
"Like" ETS at facebook.com/takeETS for contest details.
ETS Newcomers Program
At Edmonton Transit, we recognize the importance of maintaining a public transit system that is fully accessible for all, including people who are new to Edmonton.
Our ETS Newcomers Program gives immigrants and newcomers the opportunity to learn how to use public transit and overcome barriers of culture and language. This specialized program provides customized group presentations or individual instruction, ETS printed material and customer tools, including the step-by-step user friendly Newcomers Guide. It also offers bus or LRT demonstrations to learn about BOB (Behaviour On the Bus); tips for using the bus and LRT; ETS Trip Planner; how to use route schedules and the ETS Ride Guide.
For more information:
Contact Customer Services
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