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Acheson Transit Service News
Transit Service is here to stay
Parkland County is pleased to announce that Council has approved Transit Service to be permanant core-service. This decision cements the County as a regional transit partner in both the Tri-Municipal and Edmonton Metropolitan regions.
To support existing businesses and help to attract new businesses to Acheson, the Public Transportation Utility Fee ( billed annually to Acheson property owners) has been reduced 50% with the additional funding being provided from the Parkland County Business Attraction Fund.
New Route
Starting on September 4, 2018, Route 562 will provide a connection from Spruce Grove to Acheson.
Acheson Shuttle Information
Parkland County provides a shuttle service between bus stops and the businesses in Acheson zones 1-5. This service runs Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays). It's as easy as boarding the shuttle bus and letting the driver know which locations you are traveling to. In the afternoon you must book your shuttle trip by:
- Using the TransLoc app, or
- Calling Southland Transportation at 780-455-8222
Be sure to identify the bus route and your departure time.
Fare
The Shuttle transfer is included in the transit fare.
Cancellation
Please cancel your booking if the ride is not required before 3 p.m. on the day of travel.
Transit Service to Acheson
Schedule
Plan your ride using the ETS trip planning tool.
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The 561 bus stop is on the west side of the Husky Travel Centre parking lot, just off 266 St. Use Hwy. 60 and 114 Ave. to get there.
The 562 bus stop is located at the Zone 3 ABA message sign on Acheson Road, south of Hwy. 60. |
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The 561 bus stop is on the west side of the Husky Travel Centre parking lot, just off 266 St. Use Hwy. 60 and 114 Ave. to get there.
The 562 bus stop is located at the Zone 3 ABA message sign on Acheson Road. |
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Buy your transit passes before the 8th day of each month. (i.e., May transit passes bought by May 8th). The transit fares for the Acheson riders are the same as the Spruce Grove commuters. Passes and ticketsSpruce Grove City Hall - 315 Jespersen Ave.
Border Paving Athletic Centre - 9 Tri Leisure Way(Debit and Credit only)
Passes onlyShoppers Drug Mart (Commuter, Integrated and Student/Youth Passes)
Mac's: (Commuter Passes Only)
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The buses will not operate on the following days:
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Riders' fares, general taxation, and a public transit utility charge cover the costs. All industrial lots in the service area pay the charge.
Contact
Engineering Services, Acheson Transit Service
Phone: 780-968-8445
Email transit@parklandcounty.com
For questions about the schedule, construction detours, and connections, contact ETS.
Edmonton Transit Service (ETS)
Phone: 311 (in Edmonton) / 780-442-5311 (outside Edmonton city limits)
BusLink: 780-496-1600 (24 hours)