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CTV News
15-07-2025
- CTV News
Edmonton transit offering free admission to KDays on ‘Transit Tuesday'
Edmonton transit is offering free general admission to KDays for Arc card holders on July 22 as part of 'Transit Tuesday.' Those with Arc cards can simply show their card at the gates. Single-use Arc tickets and Arc multi-day passes are not included in the promotion. The initiative is part of a promotion of Edmonton Transit Service's (ETS) historical exhibit at the KDays Discovery Zone, which includes two heritage ETS buses and one modern articulated bus. Artifacts sourced from the ETS archive, City of Edmonton Archives and the Provincial Archives of Alberta will be on display. The Edmonton Radial Railway Society will also be at the exhibit to share information about Edmonton's streetcar history. The Discovery Zone will be open during KDays from July 18 to 27.
CTV News
18-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Updated ETS trip planner now a city-owned tool
A screenshot of Edmonton Transit Service's new trip planner, unveiled in June 2025. (Source: City of Edmonton) Edmonton Transit Service has replaced its third-party trip planner with its own. The first-party tool directly links to the ETS system to provide the most up-to-date information through alerts, real-time bus tracking and scheduling information, the city said in a news release on Wednesday. It also provides route information from regional transit partners in Strathcona County, Fort Saskatchewan, St. Albert, Beaumont, Leduc and Spruce Grove. The old ETS Live tools will redirect users to the new trip planner.
CTV News
18-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Intersection on University Avenue will be closed to vehicles, LRT, pedestrians
University Avenue will be closed at 114 Street from June 27 to July 1. (Google Images) The intersection at University Avenue and 114 Street will be closed from June 27 to July 1 so crews can work on LRT track rehabilitation. The city said the work is required to address aging infrastructure and improve the longevity of Edmonton's LRT system. While crews are working, University Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic heading west and east. Vehicles travelling west on the road will be able to turn north and south onto 114 Street. University ave and 114 st University Avenue will be closed at 114 Street from June 27 to July 1. (Supplied) Those heading south on Groat Road are encouraged to use 87 Avenue. Pedestrians are advised to use alternate routes across 114 Street at 78 Avenue or 83 Avenue. Paths adjacent to the intersection will remain open. University ave and 114 st University Avenue will be closed at 114 Street from June 27 to July 1. (Supplied) The intersection will close at 8 p.m. on June 27 and will reopen at 6 a.m. July 1. McKernan/Belgravia LRT station will be closed during the construction. Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) will run a split route. South of the intersection, trains will run between Century Park and South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park stations. North of the construction, Capital Line trains will run between Health Sciences/Jubilee and Clareview stations. Service on the Metro Line, which runs between NAIT and Health Science/Jubilee stations, will be unaffected. Regular LRT service will resume on Canada Day. There will be LRT replacement service available between South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park and University stations between 8 p.m. on June 27 to the end of service on June 30. Replacement buses will run every seven to eight minutes June 27 to 29 and every five minutes on June 30. ETS recommends riders transfer to LRT replacement service at Health Sciences/Jubilee for ease of access to buses.
CTV News
10-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
City, transit union reach tentative agreement
The city and ETS workers reached a tentative agreement on Monday following months of negotiations. ETS workers are represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 569. The ATU will hold a ratification vote with its members in the coming days. The City of Edmonton did not provide further details as the process is still ongoing. 'Both parties are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that balances the needs of Edmonton transit workers while considering the sustainability of city finances,' said a statement issued by the city Tuesday. The city and the ATU began negotiations on Aug. 14, 2024, and have met for 17 bargaining and mediation sessions since then. The last contract ended on Dec. 30, 2023. The tentative agreement, which needs to be ratified by both parties before coming into effect, will cover a four-year term from Dec. 31, 2023 to Dec. 11, 2027.
CBC
22-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Longtime Edmonton city councillor Andrew Knack to run for mayor
Ward Nakota Isga Coun. Andrew Knack will run for mayor in this fall's municipal election after previously announcing he would not be running for city councillor. "Edmonton is a hard-working city, and it deserves a hard-working mayor so we can continue to build up as we grow exponentially," Knack said in a news release Thursday. Knack said in the news release he has submitted his nomination papers to the City of Edmonton to declare his candidacy. Knack has served on city council for 12 years and has spoken out against the inclusion of political parties in municipal elections in Alberta. He is currently the longest-serving member on Edmonton city council, first elected in 2013 for then-Ward 1 in the west end. "We've accomplished a lot. But we continue to face significant challenges," said Knack. "Many of us are worried about higher costs, and some don't feel as safe as they used to; others don't know when they will get access to some of the basic amenities that others in Edmonton have. "We also face a time where people don't always feel heard in a world that feels more divisive and chaotic than before." Knack is known for advocating for more accessible and affordable public transportation, and has pushed to expand the city's bike lanes and multi-use paths. He sat on the Accessibility Advisory Committee, City of Edmonton Youth Council and Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board. In September, Knack has said he did not want to pursue a mayoral run after opting not to for a fourth term as city councillor. Knack's official campaign launch for mayor is scheduled for June.
