Urban planning committee approves new on-demand bus stops to be trial run in 2027

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-09-29 22:34:23.0
Tags: [Alberta, Municipal, Transit, Transportation, Seniors, Infrastructure]

The City of Edmonton's urban planning committee voted 5-0 to approve a two-year pilot project starting in 2027 that expands on-demand public transit by adding new drop-off points across three zones: between Westmount and Jasper Place, Bonnie Doon, Strathearn and Capilano, and the west end of Downtown from Corona to Groat Road. The implementation involves a one-time capital cost of $100,000 funded from the Edmonton Transit Service budget to purchase ARC card validators for the on-demand vehicles. The initiative aims to improve transit accessibility and affordability for seniors and local commuters traveling to grocery stores, medical appointments, and workplaces.