Transit

When you use your Arc card to tap on and off the bus you will be charged the Arc card fare. The fare payment remains valid for 90 minutes, including transfers between Spruce Grove Transit buses (including the Stony Plain Transit buses). For example, you can travel on an on-demand local bus and then transfer to Route 560 to travel to Edmonton and your total fare will be $5.60 when you tap on and tap off your Arc card on both buses.

Once the total amount you've spent during the month reaches the fare cap, you ride for the rest of the month for free!

Where to buy an Arc Card:

You can purchase an Arc Card online or at various retail locations  If you'd like to purchase a card locally in Spruce Grove or Stony Plain, visit the following locations:

• Border Paving Athletic Centre - 9 Tri Leisure Way
• Stony Plain Town Hall - 4905 51 Ave.

To learn more about Arc, or if you have questions or concerns, visit myarc.ca or contact them at 1-888-302-0001.

If you have more questions, you can submit them online or visit the ARC FAQ page. 

Reducing financial barriers to public transit

Residents of Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County now have access to subsidized public transit, reducing the financial barrier to reliable transportation.

The Low-Income Transit Pass provides eligible, low-income individuals and newcomers to Canada the opportunity to purchase monthly transit passes at a reduced rate, allowing them to access public transportation within the Tri-Region as well as commuter service to Edmonton. Eligible residents can purchase transit passes at a discounted rate of $25 for local travel and $50 for commuter service. 

Newcomers to Canada are eligible to receive a free transit pass for the first three months, after which they can purchase a pass at the subsidized rate for the remainder of the year.

Individuals are approved for the program on a yearly basis and proof of address and income is required.

Mandatory attendants of individuals who require support are allowed to ride for free on the Local and Commuter Transit when accompanying a person who needs assistance.

Those requiring support must complete the Needs Assessment for Applicants Requiring a Mandatory Attendant while using Local and Commuter Transit.

The applicant will receive a registration card if it is determined that a mandatory attendant is required. When using the Local and Commuter Transit, the person requiring support will be required to pay the transit fare and they may be asked to show their registration card, which will allow their attendant to ride for free. 

For more information please call 780-962-7634 ext. 193. Or visit https://www.sprucegrove.org/services/spruce-grove-transit/transit-fares/ for more/updated information.