Edmonton Light Rail Transit

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:commuter_rail
gptkbp:accessibility Wheelchair accessible vehicles
gptkbp:annual_ridership approximately 10 million
Consistent annual increase
gptkbp:award Various awards for public transport excellence
gptkbp:bus_connections gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:challenges Funding and expansion issues
gptkbp:collaborations Collaboration with University of Alberta
gptkbp:community_engagement Public consultations for expansions
gptkbp:community_events Host events to promote ridership
gptkbp:community_impact Improved access to public transport
gptkbp:community_outreach Educational programs for schools
gptkbp:community_support Strong local advocacy groups
gptkbp:cultural_impact Enhanced urban development
gptkbp:economic_impact Increased local business revenue
gptkbp:electrification Overhead catenary system
gptkbp:emergency_services Regular drills conducted
gptkbp:environmental_impact Reduced vehicle emissions
gptkbp:expansion gptkb:2020
gptkbp:expansion_plans gptkb:Valley_Line_West
gptkbp:fare_system Distance-based fare system
gptkbp:future_goals Expand to surrounding municipalities
gptkbp:has_public_transport Part of Edmonton's public transport network
gptkbp:has_version Evolved from bus rapid transit plans.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Edmonton Light Rail Transit
gptkbp:length 20.5 km
gptkbp:line gptkb:Valley_Line
University Line
Capital Line
gptkbp:location gptkb:Edmonton,_Alberta,_Canada
gptkbp:maintenance Blatchford Yard
gptkbp:map Available online
gptkbp:number_of_lines gptkb:3
gptkbp:opened April 22, 1978
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Edmonton_Transit_Service
gptkbp:partnerships Collaboration with local businesses
gptkbp:project Consideration of autonomous trains
gptkbp:public_art Various installations at stations
gptkbp:public_perception Generally positive
gptkbp:reliability High on-time performance
gptkbp:safety Automatic train control
gptkbp:safety_record Generally considered safe
gptkbp:service Based on user feedback
gptkbp:service_type Light rail
gptkbp:stations gptkb:18
gptkb:Southgate_Station
gptkb:Mill_Woods_Town_Centre_Station
gptkb:railway_station
University Station
Health Sciences/ Jubilee Station
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Energy-efficient trains
gptkbp:ticketing_system gptkb:credit_card
gptkbp:track_gauge 1435 mm (standard gauge)
gptkbp:train_types Every 7-15 minutes
gptkbp:upgrades Regular updates to systems
gptkbp:user_feedback Regular surveys conducted
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rogers_Place
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5