The Flyer 700/800/900 series were a series of transit buses built in three generations by Western Flyer and its successors Flyer Industries and New Flyer, of Canada, between 1967 and 1987. Except for brief overlap during transition from one generation to the next, they were not in production concurrently. All individual model designations included a prefix of either D, for diesel propulsion, or E, for electrically powered trolleybuses , with the first digit indicating the generation and the last digit indicating a variant within the generation. The introductory model was the D700 , originally released in 1967 for the Canadian transit market, and the last series group to be produced, D900 (and variant D901), was discontinued in 1987. Flyer had become New Flyer only the year before, in 1986.
69-438: The D700 was the first transit bus released by Western Flyer, which previously had manufactured exclusively suburban over-the-road coaches until then. It closely resembled the contemporaneous and popular GM New Look bus , including the multi-pane "fishbowl"-style windshield and parallelogram-shaped side windows. The D700 subsequently was licensed to AM General in 1970 for sales to American transit operators; AM General modified
138-404: A D901A is the first ("A") revision of the 901 variant from the 900 model, powered by a diesel engine. Sometimes the model number includes a reference to the nominal width and length, e.g. D901A-10235. In this case, 102 refers to the width (in inches) and 35 refers to the length (in feet). Western Flyer, a small manufacturer of over-the-road coaches since 1941, diversified into the transit market in
207-448: A baggage compartment. A minibus is designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) and is typically built on a small truck chassis." Generally, a transit bus will be 35 to 40 feet (11 to 12 m) long, with seats and standing room. Usually there are 30 to 45 seats, depending on length and interior configuration. If more passenger capacity is needed on a route, an articulated bus, 54 to 60 feet (16 to 18 m) long, or
276-412: A bus in public transit service. "Bus means a rubber-tired automotive vehicle used for the provision of public transportation service by or for a recipient of FTA financial assistance." FTA also adds that automotive means that the bus does not rely on external power sources for its motion; its motor and fuel or battery are contained in the bus. It defines public transportation service as "the operation of
345-591: A computer aided dispatch which informs the control centre where a bus is, as well as monitor incidents. Mobile data terminals inform the drivers as to if they are late or not. The buses equipped have internal covert cameras to monitor safety. City council has approved funding for Smartbus deployment on all bus routes as of 2019 and 2020. All buses in the ETS fleet were fully equipped with Smart bus technology by September 4, 2016; earlier than initially planned. Fares can be paid with cash or an Arc card . As of 1 February 2020,
414-431: A double articulated bus, can hold more seats; the connecting portion(s) can bend to aid making turns. Features of transit buses include: Modern transit buses are also increasingly being equipped with passenger information systems , multimedia, WiFi , USB charging points, entertainment/advertising, and passenger comforts such as heating and air-conditioning (in the early 20th century, no bus had cooling beyond opening
483-450: A fare box, but instead were accepting customer surveys about electric buses as fare. Even without fare capacity the buses were placed on several different routes around the city to give Edmontonians the ability to experience the new exhaust-less bus. These test buses were not winterized. In 2019, Edmonton received funding to purchase 50 Proterra ZX5 40' E2 MAX electric buses , but this has since been reduced to 40 electric buses – one of
552-521: A new trolley bus ) in 2008. Edmonton Transit's first two diesel electric hybrid buses went into service in December 2006. The unique design and colour scheme of the two Orion low floor buses have been chosen to enable them to 'stand out' from the rest of the ETS fleet. The buses were part of an extensive test of hybrid technology that Edmonton Transit and the University of Alberta conducted over
621-479: A new card if the owner had registered their account. Arc cards include daily and monthly fare-capping; frequent riders who reach a fare threshold will ride for the remainder of that period for free of charge. Arc tickets work similarly to Arc cards, but are one-time use only, and are sold in 90-minute and 24-hour increments. Riders can still pay their fare with cash, paper passes and tickets, but paper tickets and passes will eventually be phased out; cash will always be
690-544: A payment option. Some routes have different fare structures due to the distance they cover or because they enter different municipalities outside of Edmonton. Fares effective 3 December 2023 for route 560 to Spruce Grove : Fares do not include transferability to ETS. No additional fare for U-Pass holders. Fares effective 2 April 2024 for route 540 to Beaumont : Children under 12 ride free (with an accompanying fare-paying passenger). Beaumont tickets, passes and transfers cannot be used on regular ETS services. The U-Pass
759-415: A private car, recognising the chief competitor to the transit bus in many markets. As they are used in a public transport role, transit buses can be operated by publicly run transit authorities or municipal bus companies , as well as private transport companies on a public contract or fully independent basis. Due to the local authority use, transit buses are often built to a third-party specification put to
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#1732783270654828-488: A regional as well as operational basis; however, with the advent of global manufacturing, all of these types can be seen in the same location or country. Depending on local policies, transit buses will also usually have two, three or (for articulated) four doors to facilitate rapid boarding and alighting. In cases of low-demand routes, or to navigate small local streets, some models of minibus and small midibuses have also been used as transit type buses. The development of
897-571: A selection of 'dual-purpose' fitted buses, that is standard transit buses fitted with coach-type seating, for longer-distance routes. Sometimes transit buses may also be used as express buses on a limited-stopping or non-stop service at peak times, but over the same distance as the regular route. Fare payment is done via: and is done upon: Depending on payment systems in different municipalities, there are widely different rules with regard to which door, front or rear, one must use when boarding/exiting. For rear doors, most buses have doors opened by
966-472: A trolleybus using electrical equipment taken from retired Dayton trolleybuses; the 1971-built vehicle remained in use by CTC's successor, MVRTA , until the mid-1980s. Two E700s were sold to San Francisco's Muni in 1972 and served as prototypes for a later order of more than 300 E800 trolleybuses. In 1970, Western Flyer licensed the design of the D700 to AM General . AM General had been invited to participate in
1035-417: A vehicle that provides general or special service to the public on a regular and continuing basis consistent with 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53." Another US agency further distinguishes a transit bus from those used in intercity travel, and called motorcoaches. "A bus is a motor vehicle designed, constructed and/or used to transport passengers. A motorcoach is a bus designed with an elevated passenger deck located over
1104-594: A year. Bus reliability , performance , maintenance costs, fuel efficiency , noise generation and environmental impact were monitored and evaluated in all weather and road conditions. As well, customers were surveyed about their travel experience. Ultimately, the Hybrid buses only recorded fuel savings of 10-20% (in contrast to the 35% touted in the internal ads). In addition, the ISE -New Flyer hybrids (6003 and 6004) were out of service so much that they could not be included in
1173-597: Is accepted on route 540 through the Arc card . Fares for route 747 to the Edmonton International Airport , effective 14 May 2018: No additional fare for holders of a UPass, Leduc Commuter-Plus pass, or Leduc route 10 to route 747 transfer One way fare reduced back to $ 5 on 1 May 2018 (after it rose to $ 10 on 1 February 2018), when an increase in joint funding from the City of Leduc, Leduc County, and
1242-476: Is available. Night service began on 6 September 2015, on routes 1, 4, 8, 9, and 512. Upon launch of the 2021 Bus network redesign, Owl routes are as follows: 2, 4, 8, 9, and 511. These buses operate on 30-minute headways until approximately 3:30 or 4 am. Morning service then resumes around 5 am. 2-OWL acts as a late night replacement for northern sections of the Capital Line (operating after
1311-596: Is exclusively used on the Valley Line. A redesigned bus network that affected almost every Edmonton Transit bus route began on April 25, 2021. This redesigned bus network was originally scheduled to be implemented on August 30, 2020, but was postponed until April 25, 2021, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic , to save approximately $ 3.7 million and defer tax increases for residents. The City of Edmonton began completely redesigning its bus route network in 2017, with
1380-651: Is the public transit service owned and operated by the City of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada. It operates Edmonton's bus and light rail systems. In 2023, the system had a ridership of 87,646,600, or about 305,500 per weekday as of the third quarter of 2024. Edmonton Transit Service began operations on 30 October 1908 as the Edmonton Radial Railway (ERR), and alternatively as the Edmonton Radial Tramway . Also in 1908, ERR acquired
1449-504: The Century Park station on the south side, with a mix of tunnels and at-grade track. Six stations are underground, while the remaining nine are at-grade with surface road crossings. The Metro Line shares track with the Capital Line in some sections, and services the central and north-central area of the city. The Valley Line , which opened on November 4, 2023, runs from Mill Woods in the southeast to 102 Street and 102 Avenue in
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#17327832706541518-563: The Strathcona Radial Tramway Company Limited, and also began servicing the villages of North Edmonton and Calder. The transit service's name was changed to Edmonton Transportation Service in July 1946, but just a year later it was re-named to Edmonton Transit System. The service was re-named to Edmonton Transit Service in 2016. The Edmonton Radial Railway (ERR) began operations in 1908, both in
1587-576: The Transbus project and wanted to gain experience with transit bus production; Western Flyer wanted to enter the larger American market and due to "Buy America" requirements, needed a US-based assembler. AM General made exterior changes to the D700 design and marketed the modified design as the AM General Metropolitan; the most notable change was in the shape of the side (passenger) windows, which were rectangular rather than slanted like
1656-481: The Wright StreetCar , often as part of bus rapid transit schemes. Fare collection is also seeing a shift to off-bus payment, with either the driver or an inspector verifying fare payments. A commuter or express bus service is a fixed-route bus characterized by service predominantly in one direction during peak periods, limited stops, use of multi-ride tickets and routes of extended length, usually between
1725-675: The midibus has also given many operators a low-cost way of operating a transit bus service, with some midibuses such as the Plaxton SPD Super Pointer Dart resembling full size transit type vehicles. Due to their public transport role, transit buses were the first type of bus to benefit from low-floor technology, in response to a demand for equal access public service provision. Transit buses are also now subject to various disability discrimination acts in several jurisdictions which dictate various design features also applied to other vehicles in some cases. Due to
1794-752: The AM General Metropolitan trolleybus was available. In 1979, 219 Metropolitan trolleybuses designated 10240-T were built for Seattle Metro and SEPTA . The running gear was largely identical to the Flyer E800 but incorporating newer technology featuring the use of "chopper" control to provide smoother acceleration. The last E800 trolleybuses to operate in service anywhere did so in November 2019 in Mexico City ; they were among about five that had been retrofitted in Mexico City with wheelchair lifts (at
1863-683: The Blue & White Route, which totaled 27 kilometres (17 mi) in length. In its final configuration, the service went between a turning loop at 109 Street and 84 Avenue, and another loop at 66 Street and 124 Avenue, via the High Level Bridge. On September 1, 1951, Edmonton streetcar No. 1 – the first streetcar ordered by Edmonton – performed a ceremonial 'last run' across the High Level Bridge while carrying special dignitaries; over 1000 spectators lined its route. Early
1932-734: The Centennial Garage and the Kathleen Andrews transit garage; the latter being the main hub for Edmonton's electric buses. In 2021, Edmonton reached an agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) which called for CIB to invest C$ 14.4 million (US$ 11.89 million) to purchase 20 additional electric buses under the ZEB (Zero Emission Bus) Federal Program. In 2022, Edmonton Transit and Strathcona Transit obtained one hydrogen-electric hybrid bus for each of
2001-516: The City of Edmonton and the neighbouring City of Strathcona , with four streetcars serving 21 kilometres (13 mi) of track. Over ten million riders used the system annually by 1912, and the city purchased 47 additional streetcars. The radial railway reached its peak in 1930, with six lines serving almost all parts of the city, and totaling 77 kilometres (48 mi) of track. The city purchased five modern streetcars in 1930, which featured innovations such as steel bodies and leather seats; these were
2070-621: The Depression. The transition to buses was slowed significantly during the Second World War, and Edmonton had to build additional trackage for its streetcars to meet the spike in transit usage during the war. It was also forced to reintroduce conductors on busy routes, to help operators with selling tickets and issuing transfers; conductors were originally phased out in the 1930s, when streetcars were converted from double-ended to single-ended operations. The Edmonton Radial Railway
2139-1057: The Edmonton International Airport was agreed upon. Some Strathcona County Transit tickets/passes/transfers are valid on ETS and vice versa. These are the details effective 1 February 2024: Some ETS tickets/passes/transfers are valid on StAT and vice versa: In May 2007, Edmonton Transit Security were appointed peace officers under the Alberta Peace Officer Act. Transit peace officers can issue tickets for provincial statutes and Edmonton bylaws on ETS property. Transit peace officers actively promote order maintenance, disorder prevention and voluntary compliance with social norms surrounding acceptable transit use. Transit peace officers primarily use Ford Explorer police interceptors and Ford Taurus interceptors as their transportation, but also have Ford F-350 and Dodge Charger Pursuit vehicles at their disposal. Transit peace officers can also seen riding
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2208-652: The LRT enforcing provincial acts and statutes as well as bylaws. They patrol in uniform on ETS vehicles and property, which include buses, LRT and transit stations, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. The Transit Peace Officer Bike Patrol is also active during suitable weather conditions from spring until fall. The bike patrol can access certain areas better than a vehicle, such as bike paths along LRT tracks or areas congested by traffic or special events. Transit peace officers are authorized to enforce municipal bylaws and have powers and authority under several provincial acts. In September 2021
2277-570: The LRT shuts down for the night) from Clareview to Downtown. 9-OWL acts as a late night replacement for southern sections of the Capital Line. Route 511 replaced 510X in September 2022, and acts as a late night replacement of the Valley Line. A digital pdf of the late night owl service's route map is available on the City of Edmonton's website (Jan 2024). Transit centres in Edmonton serve as hubs which allow people to transfer bus routes or onto
2346-682: The LRT system. These hubs typically have a heated shelter, and have multiple bus bays to accommodate many buses at a time. (* Transit centre at LRT station) († As of April 25, 2021, does not have Transit Centre status) ETS operates an entire fleet of accessible low floor buses, which have been progressively introduced into the system since 1993. These include the 859 40-foot (12 m) New Flyer D40LF/D40LFR/XD40/XHE40, 33 60-foot (18 m) New Flyer D60LFR/XD60 articulated models, 60 40-foot Proterra ZX5 models, and 49 Grande West Vicinity B30A models. The City of Edmonton embarked on an eight-month evaluation of 13 clean-diesel and hybrid buses (and
2415-543: The Low Level Bridge. In Edmonton, trolley buses were often referred to simply as "trolleys". The trolley bus system used a mixture of Ohio Brass and K&M Elastic (Swiss) suspension for holding up the overhead wires . The 47 vehicles remaining in use in 2008 were from an order of 100 manufactured in 1981–82 by Brown Boveri & Company (BBC), using bodies and chassis supplied to BBC by GM . On 18 June 2008, city council voted 7 to 6 in favour of phasing out
2484-630: The New Look-derived D700. A total of 5,212 diesel-powered Metropolitans were sold to US transit agencies between 1974 and 1979. The first operator of the Metropolitan was the WMATA . The model numbers for the Metropolitan used the total length and width along with a suffix to designate the revision; thus a 10240A was a Metropolitan that was 102 in (2,600 mm) wide and 40 ft (12 m) long, "A" (1st) revision. Changes from
2553-893: The SmartFare payment system would be branded as Arc . Post secondary students became the first riders to use Arc when their institutions began issuing cards in fall 2021. A pilot test including 500 adult fare-paying users began on 1 January 2022, and the results were reviewed in March 2022, but access to Arc was not expanded at that time. Arc was rolled out to adult fare-paying riders on November 21, 2022. Subsidized fare groups, including seniors, youth, junior high and senior high students, customers who purchase low-income passes, DATS riders, and users of regional paratransit services, will receive access to Arc in 2023. Fare vending machines which sell Arc cards and Arc tickets, and allow users to load money to their accounts, are at various major locations in
2622-488: The University. 45 buses were initially equipped with the technology for the trial. By 2014, 22 routes were equipped with the technology. Real time bus arrival information on personal computers and mobile data is branded together as ETS LIVE and a mobile app, ETS Live to Go, has been released. The buses equipped possess automatic audio visual stop announcers of the next bus stop described by its nearest intersection,
2691-510: The aim of making it run more efficiently. Two rounds of public consultations were held at various locations around the city, and online surveys collected feedback from riders. The public engagements identified that transit riders would rather have to walk further to get to higher frequency routes, opposed to more routes operating less frequently. The city released a final draft of the new bus system in 2018, which cut back on routes with low ridership, and increased frequency in high traffic areas. After
2760-411: The bus was numbered 6000, but was returned to its original #2242 when returned to Vancouver. ETS provides bus and light-rail transit services within the City of Edmonton limits, in addition to Spruce Grove and Beaumont . It also provides connections to Leduc Transit , St. Albert Transit (StAT), and Strathcona County Transit . ETS provides service to the Edmonton International Airport . ETS uses
2829-547: The cash fare is $ 3.50, and exact change is required on ETS buses. Children 12 and under ride free with a fare-paying adult (otherwise they pay a youth fare). Due to the rollout of the Arc card, sales on paper tickets and passes were discontinued on 9 November 2024. However, paper tickets with an expiry date of 31 December 2023 and family/day passes with an expiry date of 31 December 2024 will continue to be accepted until 31 December 2025. ETS provides several discounts for students and
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2898-618: The central business district and outlying suburbs. Commuter bus service also may include other service, characterized by a limited route structure, limited stops and a coordinated relationship with another mode of transportation. They may closely follow the routing of a conventional bus route but not stopping at every stop or not making detours such as into residential or commercial areas that conventional routes may take. [REDACTED] Media related to Transit buses at Wikimedia Commons Edmonton Transit The Edmonton Transit Service ( ETS ) (previously known as Edmonton Transit System )
2967-529: The disadvantaged: Edmonton first approved funding for a SmartFare program in 2015. Fort Saskatchewan, St. Albert, and Strathcona County are among the other communities which are also participating in this system. Smart fare was set to launch in early 2021, but its rollout was delayed by the closure of the Canada–United States border during the COVID-19 pandemic. On 8 June 2021, it was announced that
3036-510: The door steps to not trip and fall. Unlocked or open doors, will trigger a brake locking mechanism on the bus to prevent it from moving while someone could possibly be entering or exiting the bus, when the door is closed, the lock will release, this is mostly implemented on rear doors, not really on front doors, since the driver will be paying attention to the front door. Transit buses can be single-decker , double-decker , rigid or articulated . Selection of type has traditionally been made on
3105-658: The downtown core. As of 2021 the Metro Line is being extended to the community of Blatchford , while the Valley Line is being extended west to the community of Lewis Farms . ETS operates three different models of light rail vehicles (LRV): The Siemens – Duewag U-2 , which started service when the original line opened in 1978; the Siemens SD-160 , which began operation in 2008; and the Bombardier/Alstom Flexity Freedom , which
3174-470: The driver controls or patron (with touch-to-open, motion sensor or push bars). Most doors on buses use air-assist technology, the driver controlled doors, use air pressure to force them open, patron-operated doors, can push them open, however, the doors are heavy, so the touch-to-open or push bar mechanism, sends pressurized air to open the doors. Most doors will signify that they are unlocked and open with lights, this gives guide to those who are going up or down
3243-484: The driver's windshield, making it curved around the side of the bus. The D901A had a slightly shortened wheelbase with a wider front door to allow simultaneous boarding and disembarking. A D902 was produced for San Francisco Muni , based on the D901A design with a modification to allow a choice of engines. A total of 1,796 D90x buses were built. Like prior generations, it was also sold as a trolleybus, designated E901A for
3312-612: The evaluation. As of fall 2009, only the two Orion hybrids were in service. New Flyer/ISE hybrids 6003 and 6004 have since been converted to diesel buses as of 2011. New Flyer/Allison 6002 was revamped with new features and technology to become the ETS Platinum Bus, also referred to as the "Painted Lady". In spring 2014, ETS unveiled a full electric bus for a four-month pilot program through October 2014. The buses were referred to as "ETS Stealth Buses" and were on lease from Build Your Dreams (BYD) Co. Ltd. The buses did not have
3381-543: The exterior design of the Metropolitan and began selling it on the Canadian market as the D800. 561 D800s were sold between 1974 and 1979: 86 35-foot models and 475 40-foot models. The E800 trolleybus counterpart was also sold during this period. Edmonton Transit was the lead agency, but SF Muni (343), Miami Valley RTA (64), BC Hydro (50) and Boston MBTA (50) were the primary customers of E800 trolleybuses, purchased before
3450-504: The exterior design with rectangular side windows and sold it as the AM General Metropolitan starting in 1974. Flyer later adopted the exterior changes made by AM General and sold the bus as the second-generation D800 and E800 . The D900 was the third generation of the design, and is distinguished by a simpler windshield. Versions of each generation were also available in both diesel and trolleybus form. For instance,
3519-478: The high number of high-profile urban operations, transit buses are at the forefront of bus electrification, with hybrid electric bus , all-electric bus and fuel cell bus development and testing aimed at reducing fuel usage, shift to green electricity and decreasing environmental impact . Developments of the transit bus towards higher capacity bus transport include tram-like vehicles such as guided buses , longer bi-articulated buses and tram-like buses such as
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#17327832706543588-642: The largest purchases of electric buses in Canadian history. The first 21 buses started service in August 2020, with the second batch of 19 buses being scheduled to arrive in the fall of 2020. The buses are charged from overhead charging units to save floor space in the bus garages, and it is the first transit service in North America to use such infrastructure for its buses. ETS conducted winter-testing of this bus model in 2015, and found that these buses could handle most of their routes. The buses are housed at
3657-513: The last streetcars that Edmonton purchased. The city significantly neglected its streetcar system during the Great Depression , and it suffered from poor maintenance and outdated streetcars. In the late 1930s, Edmonton began to replace streetcar lines with electric trolleybus routes, supplemented by gas and diesel buses, instead of buying new streetcars and repairing or replacing the tracks and overhead lines that had deteriorated during
3726-403: The late 1960s because the existing intercity market was too small; from 1946 to 1968, the company delivered just 693 coaches. The company created a prototype designated the D700 and sold 379 buses to several Canadian transit agencies between 1967 and 1973; regular production versions were designated D700A. The D700/D700A had similar design and styling to the popular GM New Look buses. The first D700
3795-627: The majority (152) to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), and 40 to the Hamilton Street Railway . The first E700 was sold to Toronto in 1968. At the time, Flyer was the only company still making electric trolleybuses in North America. The City Transit Company, the then-operator of the Dayton trolleybus system , purchased a single E700 body–chassis from Western Flyer in 1970 and contracted with TTC to equip it as
3864-853: The manufacturer by the authority. Early examples of such specification include the Greater Manchester Leyland Atlantean , and DMS-class London Daimler Fleetline . New transit buses may be purchased each time a route/area is contracted, such as in the London Buses tendering system. The operating area of a transit bus may also be defined as a geographic metropolitan area, with the buses used outside of this area being more varied with buses purchased with other factors in mind. Some regional-size operators for capital cost reasons may use transit buses interchangeably on short urban routes as well as longer rural routes, sometimes up to 2 or 3 hours. Often transit bus operators have
3933-752: The modified driver's windshield and wider front door corresponding to the D901A, later redesignated E902 with no exterior changes. 246 were built, all for BC Transit . Transit bus A transit bus (also big bus , commuter bus , city bus , town bus , urban bus , stage bus , public bus , public transit bus , or simply bus ) is a type of bus used in public transport bus services . Several configurations are used, including low-floor buses , high-floor buses , double-decker buses , articulated buses and midibuses . These are distinct from all-seated coaches used for intercity travel and smaller minibuses , for more flexible services. The US Federal Transit Administration offers some definitions of terms for
4002-529: The next morning, the dignitaries rode streetcar #52 back to the ETS Cromdale shop, which marked the final time that a streetcar was operated by ETS. All of Edmonton's streetcars, except for #1, were stripped of their valuable materials like steel and electric wiring, and the bodies were sold for scrap. The Edmonton Radial Railway Society (ERRS) has recovered and restored three former Edmonton streetcars, and has another six awaiting restoration. Aside from
4071-623: The original to the first ("A") revision were not distinguishable externally; the "B" revision moved the air conditioner condenser, which led to more frequent overheating of the bus. AM General also used the GM "V" drive layout instead of the original Flyer "T" drive, resulting in cracked frames after several years of service. In 1971, the Manitoba Development Group, a government-sponsored organization, bought Western Flyer and renamed it to Flyer Industries, Ltd. Flyer Industries adopted
4140-476: The rear door) in 1996, from a group of 37 E800s acquired used from Edmonton in 1987. The D900 was a facelifted version of the D800, with the complex "fishbowl" windshield replaced by two flat panes; the driver's side windshield was inclined to reduce glare and reflections. Sales of the D900 began in 1978, overlapping the tail end of D800 production, and continued to 1987, when the last D901 was built. The D901 modified
4209-467: The redesign, all routes were renumbered to make the system easier to navigate. New signage and materials was created to assist in wayfinding. No change to fares has been announced, but the Manager of ETS has stated that ETS could switch to a distance-based system, where fees are based on how far a rider travels. A day service route map is available on the City of Edmonton's website, and a Google My Maps
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#17327832706544278-436: The region, including all Edmonton LRT stations, some transit centres, and the Edmonton International Airport . The machines accept cash, debit, and credit cards. Riders can also purchase Arc cards and add money to their account balances online. Each rider's balance is stored on their account, rather than on the Arc cards or Arc tickets themselves, meaning that if an Arc card is lost or stolen, its balance can be transferred to
4347-508: The three which it recovered and restored, it also operates Edmonton #1, which sat outside in a city yard for over ten years before being restored by volunteers – many of whom who later founded the ERRS. Trolley bus service in Edmonton started on 24 September 1939, operating on route 5 from 101 Street/Jasper Avenue to 95 Street/111 Avenue. By the end of October of that year, service had started on another route running to 99 Street/Whyte Avenue via
4416-485: The timed-transfer system, where suburban feeder routes run to a transit centre, and passengers can then transfer to a base route/LRT to the city centre or the university. Some feeder routes provide direct express service to and from the city centre. [REDACTED] All stations are accessible ETS operates a 37.4 km light rail system composed of 29 stations in three lines. The Capital Line runs roughly north–south, between Clareview station in northeast Edmonton and
4485-649: The trolley system between 2009 and 2010. However, city council decided in April 2009 that trolley bus service would be discontinued earlier than had been planned, in order to reduce the city's expected $ 35 million deficit that year. The last day of regular service was 2 May 2009. In 2007, the city leased a low-floor model of trolley, for 11 months, from Coast Mountain Bus Company , Vancouver's bus operating company, for testing of possible benefits of low-floor trolleys over hybrid diesel buses. During its time in Edmonton
4554-618: The two transit systems as part of a pilot project, unveiling the new buses during the Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Expo in Edmonton, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The pilot project is part of the Alberta Zero Emission Hydrogen Transit (AZEHT) project of Emissions Reduction Alberta. Smart bus was introduced as a new feature for riders on select routes in July 2013. Trial routes included 111 from West Edmonton Mall to Downtown and route 128 from Castle Downs to
4623-523: The windows). In the US, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires space for passengers using a wheelchair, and requires easy access of the wheelchair onto the bus. The passenger information systems inside the bus came about both because of digital technology and to meet accessibility requirements. Some industry members and commentators promote the idea of making the interior of a transit bus as inviting as
4692-458: Was renamed to Edmonton Transportation Service in 1946, to signify the decline of Edmonton's streetcar network; it was renamed again just one year later, to Edmonton Transit System . After some initial postwar hiccups, which necessitated even more streetcar tracks being built as late as in 1946 in order to avoid service gaps, the transition to trolleybuses picked up steam. By 1949, only two streetcar routes remained in service: The Blue Route, and
4761-537: Was sold to Winnipeg Transit in 1968. The D700 was designed with a "T" drive layout (where the rear-mounted engine is connected to the rear axle in a perpendicular orientation), as GM would not sell their patented "V" drive layout (a more compact arrangement where the engine meets the axle at an acute angle) outside the United States. An electric trolleybus version was also sold as the E700; 195 were built in total,
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