Edmonton Transit Riders

Working towards a safer, more accessible, and better public transit system in the Edmonton area.

We are a local non-profit organization made up of passionate community builders and frequent transit riders, advocating for a transit system that gets the funding, care, and attention that it deserves. We strongly believe in the power of community members coming together to bring positive change to our city and want to see a strong public transit system that supports all Edmontonians.

Image of the Davies LRT station on Edmonton's Valley Line Southeast LRT line, showing the elevated LRT station and buses beside it in the bus bay.

CALL TO ACTION

Canada Transit Action Week is here – join us and have your voice heard!

On July 17, 2024, the federal government announced the Canada Public Transit Fund to improve public transit infrastructure. The Edmonton Transit Riders and advocates across Canada are uniting for the first ever Canada Transit Action Week to express their disappointment that the fund lacks essential operational support, isn’t large enough and won’t be accessible until 2026.

We encourage Edmontonians from across the city to send a letter to Federal Ministers and their local MP to tell the government to invest in affordable, reliable transit now. The lack of adequate operational funding directly affects transit users in Edmonton, resulting in longer wait times, reduced service frequency, and potential fare increases. By Edmontonians signing the letter and amplifying the message during the Canada Transit Action Week, Edmonton transit users can ensure that their needs are prioritized on a national level while fostering local advocacy efforts.

On October 20, 2024, we are hosting a Day of Action and our Official Launch Party

This event will bring together community members and advocates to show support for improved transit funding, while we take a charter train from Stadium Station, to the fully built, but not yet open, Blatchford Gate Station, where the event will be held. To register for the event, please visit the Launch Party event page.

Registration closes October 17, 2024.

Become a Member

Join the movement! Membership is free and with your support we can build a public transportation system that benefits us all.

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