Andrew Knack
Infrastructure
Advocate for city-building projects such as extending the Metro Line LRT to Castledowns
Accelerate redevelopment of Coliseum Station
Service
Ensure transit service meets the needs of new communities while restoring conventional bus service in existing neighborhoods
Add more city-wide express routes to improve connectivity
Improve service frequency, especially during off-peak hours, to better serve suburban and developing areas
Improve service between YEG Airport and Downtown
Affordability and Fares
Protect and expand access to subsidized transit programs to reach 100,000 Edmontonians
Explore expanding subsidized program access to students and other groups in need
Create a digital one-stop “Affordability Access” program with pre-screening, auto-renewal, and easier sign-up
Add assisted-application days at libraries and mobile sign-up pop-ups at LRT stations and shelters
Accelerate digitalization of the Arc card and explore a fare payment app similar to Toronto’s PRESTO
Comfort and Cleanliness
Implement enhanced cleaning and beautification of transit centres, vehicles, and facilities
Apply Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles to new and high-incident stations
Use a public health approach to address social disorder in transit centres
Encourage vibrancy and safety through local business partnerships and community activations in transit spaces
Develop a station attendant program to improve safety perceptions and rider experience
Voting History
As a councillor, Andrew Knack has a record of voting in favour of transit-positive increases to funding, transit oriented development, and safety. He was also in favour of maintaining the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission and the inter-governmental collaboration it presented. While he did vote in favour of modifying the Terwilligar transit lane alignment, he largely demonstrated awareness of the issues important to transit riders.
Rahim Jaffer
Infrastructure
Support the province’s rail plan
Build LRT to the Edmonton International Airport over time
Renovate high risk LRT stations
Install turnstile gates at Capital and Metro Line LRT Stations
Infrastructure
Coordinate LRT and 747 service timing
Affordability and Fares
one year pilot for transit fare free zone: Downtown, post secondaries, Chinatown and Whyte Avenue
Comfort and Cleanliness
Give peace officers additional arrest authority training
Michael Walters
Infrastructure
Continue planning for LRT expansion to Castle Downs and the Edmonton International Airport
Service
No mention of expanded public transit service on his website
Affordability and Fares
Freeze transit fares for four years until safety and reliability improve
Expand low-cost youth transit passes
Provide free after-school transit access for youth as part of a broader recreation and play strategy
Affordability and Fares
Commit to immediately prioritizing and improving transit safety
Ensure 100% safety for transit riders
Omar Mohammad
Infrastructure
Install turnstile systems at LRT stations
Improve lighting and LRT station design
Expand CCTV coverage across all vehicles and stations
Service
No mention of expanded public transit service in platform
Affordability and Fares
No mention of transit affordability and fares in platform
Comfort and Cleanliness
Increase uniformed peace officers, security staff, and outreach teams on buses, LRTs, and in stations, trained in both enforcement and de-escalation
Emphasizes tackling key rider concerns: assaults, intimidation, open drug use, vandalism, and unsafe stations
Tim Cartmell
Infrastructure
Leverage the Province’s Passenger Rail Master Plan to coordinate Edmonton’s infrastructure timelines with future regional commuter rail opportunities, aligning bridge renewal, downtown access, and mobility improvements
Service
No mention of expanded public transit service in platform
Affordability and Fares
No mention of transit affordability and fares in platform
Comfort and Cleanliness
No mention of improving comfort and cleanliness in the platform
Voting History
As a councillor, Tim Cartmell voted against multiple operating expenditure budget increases, but did vote in favour of bus and satellite garage investment. He was invested in maintaining the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Services Commission, and was concerned regarding the aesthetics of safety on transit.