Edmonton Transit Riders
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Connecting Edmonton with an effective, user-friendly, and accessible public transit system through advocacy and community building 🚌🚊
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Did you know that Edmonton has committed to putting bus lanes on 75% of its bus rapid transit network?
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February 12, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Did you know that Edmonton has committed to putting bus lanes on 75% of its bus rapid transit network?
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#takeets
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#urbanism
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I am far from being alone using transit in the off peak. Lots of people with me on buses & trains as I navigate multiple modes to go to appointments on a day off mid-week, daytime. 🚉🚌🚏
February 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM
I am far from being alone using transit in the off peak. Lots of people with me on buses & trains as I navigate multiple modes to go to appointments on a day off mid-week, daytime. 🚉🚌🚏
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
Admin says parts of the system could be operational by 2031 if funded this budget cycle. let's get it done
So if I'm reading this report right, 10 years after passing the BRT plan we are now starting a three year planning process so that by 2028 we may start to impliment parts of BRT plan first approved by council in 2016.
February 10, 2026 at 4:36 AM
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
Admin says parts of the system could be operational by 2031 if funded this budget cycle. let's get it done
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!
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!
February 8, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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!
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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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.
We really need to turn the page on stereotyping Alberta's two largest cities as just beacons of sprawl. Edmonton's housing innovation alone has it lapping other cities across the country, and from a broader North American viewpoint its transit ridership is clearly slept on.
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!
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Edmonton ranks number 8!
#publictransport
#yegcc
#yegtransit
#teakeets
February 7, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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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Imagine what we might see if we scaled service to match population growth. 🎉
February 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Turns out running half-decent bus service that connects up with LRT gets you ahead of cities with magnitudes higher populations
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
Edmonton ranks number 8!
#publictransport
#yegcc
#yegtransit
#teakeets
February 7, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Turns out running half-decent bus service that connects up with LRT gets you ahead of cities with magnitudes higher populations
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
Edmonton ranks number 8!
#publictransport
#yegcc
#yegtransit
#teakeets
February 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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
Edmonton ranks number 8!
#publictransport
#yegcc
#yegtransit
#teakeets
Getting to Calgary Trail or Gateway sucks 👎
Awful transit service and inconsistent sidewalks mean that the thousands of workers and shoppers who come here daily are forced onto two traffic-clogged roads
That could all change with Edmonton's bus rapid transit plan
www.instagram.com/p/DUHb2NOiebX/
Awful transit service and inconsistent sidewalks mean that the thousands of workers and shoppers who come here daily are forced onto two traffic-clogged roads
That could all change with Edmonton's bus rapid transit plan
www.instagram.com/p/DUHb2NOiebX/
Edmonton Transit Riders on Instagram: "Getting to Calgary Trail or Gateway sucks! 👎
Awful transit service and inconsistent sidewalks mean that the thousands of workers and shoppers who come to Calgar...
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January 30, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Getting to Calgary Trail or Gateway sucks 👎
Awful transit service and inconsistent sidewalks mean that the thousands of workers and shoppers who come here daily are forced onto two traffic-clogged roads
That could all change with Edmonton's bus rapid transit plan
www.instagram.com/p/DUHb2NOiebX/
Awful transit service and inconsistent sidewalks mean that the thousands of workers and shoppers who come here daily are forced onto two traffic-clogged roads
That could all change with Edmonton's bus rapid transit plan
www.instagram.com/p/DUHb2NOiebX/
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.
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.
Riding a 10 bus across SE Portland at 7:30 AM.
Before Covid, this bus would've gotten more crowded approaching downtown.
Now the load is constant with frequent turnover.
Demand for transit is still high but less centralized. Frequent bus grids excel at this.
Before Covid, this bus would've gotten more crowded approaching downtown.
Now the load is constant with frequent turnover.
Demand for transit is still high but less centralized. Frequent bus grids excel at this.
January 28, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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.
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.
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!
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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
January 27, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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)
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)
January 26, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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)
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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Happy to nerd out about train consists, ridership analytics & the ETS fan accounts on Instagram. 🙌 Thanks for having me on this a.m., @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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January 23, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Happy to nerd out about train consists, ridership analytics & the ETS fan accounts on Instagram. 🙌 Thanks for having me on this a.m., @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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
January 20, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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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Do you feel safe on public transit? @etriders.bsky.social Daniel Witte, David Cooper & @denisagar.bsky.social talk to us about a spike in violence on transit systems across Canada, and how to turn that trend around.
👀 FULL: rtrj.info/011626Transit
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/011626
youtu.be/XJ9P8NR-PJ4?...
👀 FULL: rtrj.info/011626Transit
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/011626
youtu.be/XJ9P8NR-PJ4?...
The Secret to Making Public Transit More Safe
YouTube video by Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
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January 19, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Do you feel safe on public transit? @etriders.bsky.social Daniel Witte, David Cooper & @denisagar.bsky.social talk to us about a spike in violence on transit systems across Canada, and how to turn that trend around.
👀 FULL: rtrj.info/011626Transit
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/011626
youtu.be/XJ9P8NR-PJ4?...
👀 FULL: rtrj.info/011626Transit
🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/011626
youtu.be/XJ9P8NR-PJ4?...
All levels of government need to show support for public transit. If you want to show support for public transit investment from other orders of government, check out Councillor Michael Janz’s website and send a message to the federal and provincial governments www.michaeljanz.ca/fundpublictr...
Send a Custom Letter: Fund Public Transit
More and more Edmontonians are using public transit to get around our city, with 60 million trips completed in 2024 alone. Our public transit system requires funding from the federal, provincial and m...
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December 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
All levels of government need to show support for public transit. If you want to show support for public transit investment from other orders of government, check out Councillor Michael Janz’s website and send a message to the federal and provincial governments www.michaeljanz.ca/fundpublictr...
Paying for transit with debit and credit is finally here!
December 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Paying for transit with debit and credit is finally here!
Edmonton's budget for next year just got a little more transit friendly
While not everything we wanted got voted in, Edmonton's transit system is setup to better meet growth pressures, modernize its equipment and operations, and maintain a comfortable and clean environment
#yegcc #yegtransit
While not everything we wanted got voted in, Edmonton's transit system is setup to better meet growth pressures, modernize its equipment and operations, and maintain a comfortable and clean environment
#yegcc #yegtransit
December 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Edmonton's budget for next year just got a little more transit friendly
While not everything we wanted got voted in, Edmonton's transit system is setup to better meet growth pressures, modernize its equipment and operations, and maintain a comfortable and clean environment
#yegcc #yegtransit
While not everything we wanted got voted in, Edmonton's transit system is setup to better meet growth pressures, modernize its equipment and operations, and maintain a comfortable and clean environment
#yegcc #yegtransit
Very happy to see this amendment passed on International day of Persons with Disabilities
The dedicated accessible transit service will see a funding increase!
✅ Amendment by Salvador to increase DATS transit service PASSES 13-0
This will maintain the DATS accomodation rate at 98%, serving an additional 120,000 trips per year
✅ Amendment by Salvador to increase DATS transit service PASSES 13-0
This will maintain the DATS accomodation rate at 98%, serving an additional 120,000 trips per year
December 4, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Very happy to see this amendment passed on International day of Persons with Disabilities
Recap on today's budget adjustment discussions:
Today Councillors put forward their amendments to the budgets, with capital budget amendments being voted on today, and operating budget amendments being voted on soon
Here is a list of the results of the transit related amendment votes
Today Councillors put forward their amendments to the budgets, with capital budget amendments being voted on today, and operating budget amendments being voted on soon
Here is a list of the results of the transit related amendment votes
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Recap on today's budget adjustment discussions:
Today Councillors put forward their amendments to the budgets, with capital budget amendments being voted on today, and operating budget amendments being voted on soon
Here is a list of the results of the transit related amendment votes
Today Councillors put forward their amendments to the budgets, with capital budget amendments being voted on today, and operating budget amendments being voted on soon
Here is a list of the results of the transit related amendment votes
You've seen a few posts from us about public transit projects and initiatives that COULD be funded in next week's city budget adjustment.
Here are a complete list of what we want to see council approve (and in some cases oppose) when they go to propose and vote on amendments next week
Here are a complete list of what we want to see council approve (and in some cases oppose) when they go to propose and vote on amendments next week
November 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
You've seen a few posts from us about public transit projects and initiatives that COULD be funded in next week's city budget adjustment.
Here are a complete list of what we want to see council approve (and in some cases oppose) when they go to propose and vote on amendments next week
Here are a complete list of what we want to see council approve (and in some cases oppose) when they go to propose and vote on amendments next week