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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Take Transit to KDays! Capital Line trains stop at Coliseum Station, only moments away from the Edmonton EXPO center! For Transit Tuesday, get FREE admission for KDays with a Valid ARC card! Just show it at the gates for Free General Admission all day; this is only valid for Tuesday, July 21!

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

LAST CALL! The bus rapid transit (BRT) project team needs to hear from transit riders about the concept plans for Bus Rapid Transit along Whyte Ave and the University Area! The survey closes June 24th and can be found at edmonton.ca/busrapidtransit or via the link in our bio!

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Funtime2025 @funtime2025.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Just went to the McKernan School engagement session and filled out the online survey. Sharing this post from ETR so that more people do this. LETS SUPPORT OUR PUBLIC TRANSIT!!!🚌🚌🚏

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Edmonton Transit Riders will be repainting the Millwoods Pride Walkway on June 13th at 9:30 to 11:00AM. In collaboration with the Mill Woods President’s Council, We will also be participating in the 2026 Pride in the Parking Lot at 11:00AM.

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Jeff Samsonow @jeffsamsonow.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We need that #WhyteAve BRT! Fill out the survey if you can't get to a public engagement session this week: www.edmonton.ca/city_governm... #Edmonton

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

As of 9:00am today, the City of Edmonton has confirmed that they will be taking over operations from TransEd, the private operator of the Valley Line Southeast We are very excited to see our transit system be brought entirely in-house, and hope to see better coordination and optimization

ets is taking over the valley line
our p3 experiment is coming to an end... 25 years early

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Tim Querengesser @timquerengesser.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Soccer 🤝 public transit

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Carly @krytes42.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The Bonnie Doon Community League is whining about proposed bus rapid transit on Whyte / near the University. They've now turned off comments after I praised BRT, so possibly not so eager to hear people speak up after all. Survey link: bit.ly/4nXdDiV. Go be enthusiastic about curb-running BRT lanes!

A Facebook post from the Bonnie Doon community League with a map showing proposed BRT route. Text reads "Edmonton's BRT route B2 (West Edmonton Mall - Bonnie Doon via U of A) is coming, and it means big changes to 82 Avenue: reduced traffic lanes, removal of on-street parking from 109 to 91 St, and new transit lanes. Two design options are on the table and your input matters. If you have concerns about deliveries, parking, signage, construction timing, or accessibility now's the time to speak up.

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

BIG drop of bus lane options for Whyte Ave, we gotta make sure that the City knows we want faster and more reliable buses on one of Edmonton's busiest transit corridors If you want to get involved: 🏛️ Show up to the townhalls 📝 Fill out the survey 📧 Email your councillor All links in our bio

whyte ave bus lane options just released, how you can help!

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We spoke to Courtney this week about why Edmonton absolutely needs new buses

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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Ottawa buses last 15 years. Winnipeg? 18 years. Edmonton milks 24 years out of theirs. But the bill has come due, as more than 50% of the fleet needs to be replaced soon. Chatted with Edmonton Transit Riders on their fears of impeding service cuts. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...

podcasts.apple.com

Edmonton bus service at risk without new city investment

Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · May 12 · 8m

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Today ETR's Chair Emily Stremel spoke at Urban Planning Committee about the importance of ambitiously funding fleet renewal in the next 4-year budget Listen to it on our Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DYRGa61pxY4/

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

On May 12, the Urban Planning Committee will be discussing bus fleet renewal. This project is CRUCIAL. Without it, we risk losing 13% of our entire bus service, leaving tens of thousands of Edmontonians cut off from public transit.

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Keaton H @keaton-hawk.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Thanks @etriders.bsky.social for organizing the fun bus route awards event!

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to City Hall on Sunday for the Annual Service Plan Awards Night! Thank you to @ETS for hosting this event with us! It is always inspiring to see the community's passion for celebrating the small victories in our public transit system. #yegcc #transit #yegtransit

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY! Join us for Edmonton's first ever bus route awards this Sunday at City Hall! Come to learn about what our system will look like over 2026, and root for your favourite routes as they battle it out to see who comes on top

ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN AWARDS SUNDAY, 1PM AT CITY HALL

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We will be getting cost estimates for a renewed Coliseum Station that ☀️ Brings all entrances above ground ♿ Reduces the amount of stairs and elevators in the design ☂️ Provides a covered entrance into the Expo Centre 💰 Uses already available funding for the Exhibition Lands neighbourhood

one step closer to a better coliseum station

what we asked for

We reached out to City Council earlier this week, asking them to support:

Planning an above ground redesign of the Coliseum LRT Station

Funding the reconstruction of the LRT station and necessary upgrades to the Coliseum Transit Centre and Expo Centre in order to provide improved access

what we got

Urban Planning Committee unanimously passed a motion to get high-level cost estimates for a renewed Coliseum LRT Station that includes:

Removing the underground sections and bringing all entrances above ground

Improving connectivity to the future neighbourhood

Providing a covered connection to the Expo Centre

Funding it through the already available $35 million for the Exhibition Lands

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

🏆Awards Categories Announcement🏆 We are hosting an awards show for Edmonton's bus routes, and you will get a chance to decide who wins! Vote between Monday April 20th and Wednesday April 22nd on the Edmonton Transit Riders Instagram story RSVP for the event at the link in our bio

annual service plan awards

performance categories - rising star, punctual, ol'unreliable, and crammed like sardines

community categories - bumpiest ride, most scenic, best on demand zone, route 4 vs route 8

april 26th at 1pm at city hall

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Another year means another ETS Annual Service Plan, but this time with a twist! Come to City Hall on April 26th (RSVP link in bio) to watch a presentation by ETS on what transit in Edmonton will look like in 2026, and most importantly...

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Edmonton's 4-year budget will be decided this year, and we want to make sure that City Council knows transit is important to Edmontonians. Go to engaged.edmonton.ca/budget to fill out the budget survey and attend an in-person budget engagement session in your ward throughout April

engaged.edmonton.ca

2027-2030 Budget Engagement

The City will share the recommended budget this fall, and Council will debate and decide on the budget in December.

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Today, along with many other transit riders, we spoke to Urban Planning Committee to show our support for making buses faster and more reliable. #yegcc #yegtransit #takeets

bus lanes are going to budget! transit priority measures = approved, bus rapid transit = approved, whyte ave redesign = approved, 101 street bus lane = watered down

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

IMPORTANT: Due to Easter Monday, the ETR AGM will be rescheduled to Tuesday, April 7th at 7:00pm Edmonton Transit Riders is looking for new board members, and we want you to apply!

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

ArtBus is finally back for Saturday, March 21, 2026! ArtBus is a free event that breaks down barriers in exploring the city’s art! Get an exclusive ride on special ETS buses that will take you to nine art galleries and artist-run centres across downtown Edmonton!

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

You are invited to the Edmonton Transit Riders Annual General Meeting! We will review all the advocacy work we completed over the past year and decide the course of work for 2026-2027. The AGM will be held virtually on Monday, April 6th at 7:00pm.

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Upcoming Transit Event!🚌 The town hall will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Join these great groups to gain a better understanding of the challenges experienced by Edmonton's deaf community when traversing buses, the LRT, and transit spaces

Transit accessibility town hall: Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. 11404-142 st NW. ASL interpretation available, contact woodkimberly74@gmail.com. Zoom attendance available, code: 311 209 5168 passcode: CDGM

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Join us on March 29 at Earth’s Refillery Co-op to hang out and yap about it!!! 🚌💨 Bring your ARC card and some stickers if you have extra to share! Expect to walk (or ride) away feeling revved up about public transit and a gorgeous tap-to-pay fare card to prove it ✨🎀🚊

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Researchers from USask are researching transit, and they need our help If you want to share how public transit impacts you, and inform policies and practices aimed at improving the public transit experience and supporting rider well being #publictransit #yeg #yegcc #transit

contact mackenzie.mckeown@usask.ca or 306-966-1601 for information on how you can participate

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🛫 Flying out of YEG? Save the $60 taxi fare and take the 747! Route 747 is the ultimate high-speed hack between Century Park and YEG. It is a direct link to the runway that’s faster and cheaper than a cab. Just tap and go! #yeg #transit #yeglrt #takeets #urbanism #edmonton

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

ETS has officially retired paper tickets, but don't let yours go to waste. Until March 31, 2026, you can swap unused paper tickets 1-for-1 for the new tickets. Once you've made the switch, just tap the new ticket on the green validators! #yeg #transit #takeets #urbanism #yeglrt

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Edmonton’s BRT has to be in exclusive lanes 75% of the time, but we will have no idea if this actually results in improved reliability and speed because major congestion points could be skipped in favour of prioritizing car traffic

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Most people know you can text 31100 for bus times, but almost nobody uses the ‘SAVE’ feature. You can actually give your stops nicknames like ‘HOME’ or ‘WORK.’ One word, one text, and you’re in the know. #transit #yeg #transithacks #urbanism #yeglrt #takeets

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day transit riders!💕 This year, show those you care about that your love for them is as strong as your love for the Metro Line

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Did you know that Edmonton has committed to putting bus lanes on 75% of its bus rapid transit network? #yegcc #yeglrt #takeets #publictransit #urbanism

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Sometimes getting your arc card out is annoying, but you don't always have to do it. If placed right, tapping on through a wallet or glove works just as well, plus then you don't have to get your hands cold #transit #urbanism #yeglrt #takeets #yeg

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The benefit of BRT is that it can be built quickly and affordably. We CANNOT let the city leave its bus rapid transit planning sitting for years, as riders stay stuck in traffic Admin says parts of the system could be operational by 2031 if funded this budget cycle. let's get it done

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Last week we got more info on what the new high-floor LRT vehicles will look like! When these 32 new LRVs arrive, Edmonton will finally retire its Siemens U2 fleet, which have been in service since the system opened in the 70s!

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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

I was once interviewed by Calgary radio and they seemed quite surprised to hear that the CTrain is the highest ridership LRT in US/Canada.

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Turns out running half-decent bus service that connects up with LRT gets you ahead of cities with magnitudes higher populations

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We are of course massive CityNerd fans here at Edmonton Transit Riders, so wanted to share a clip in one of his most recent videos ranking North American Cities on per capita transit ridership! Edmonton ranks number 8! #publictransport #yegcc #yegtransit #teakeets

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We use bus routes every single day, but a lot of people don't know that there is a system behind the numbering of Edmonton's bus routes #transit #urbanism #yeglrt #takeets #yeg

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

This is what we are seeing in Edmonton too! Crosstown routes in the suburbs or along major roads have massively increased ridership in the past few years. Travel patterns change over time, grid networks with consistent frequencies are the best for flexibility.

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

REPOST: One of the most seamless ways we've seen to pay for transit is by enabling tap to pay on your smartwatch. There are so many helpful tips that we use to get around on ETS. Send your transit tips to us at any of our socials, we want to share them! #transit #urbanism #yeglrt #takeets #yeg

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Happy Email Your Councillor Day everybody! On the last Monday of every month, we are challenging everyone to reach out to their city councillor and tell them what you want Edmonton to be. This is a great way to bake civic involvement into your schedule (cc info@edmontontransitriders.org)

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Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Last night, a room of passionate transit advocates got together with @denisagar.bsky.social from @movementyvr.bsky.social to learn about transit advocacy. Thank you everyone who came out, and thank you @michaeljanz.bsky.social for organizing this great event

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