Strathcona County Transit
Strathcona County Transit provides transit service to the hamlet of Sherwood Park, AB, with frequent commuter runs into Edmonton, AB.
Maintenance Staff are represented by Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), Local 118, Chapter 009.
History
- Was known as County of Strathcona Transit System from 1977-1989 and was contracted out to ETS.
- Name was changed to Strathcona County Transit in 1989 and the contractor was switched to Diversified Transportation.
- In November 2012, a new wavy green and blue livery was adopted, replacing the old maroon livery that was used for years.
Routes
Commuter
- 401 - Ordze Transit Centre, Bonnie Doon, Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton City Centre & MacEwan University
- 403 - Ordze Transit Centre, Government Centre, MacEwan University
- 404 - Ordze Transit Centre, Bonnie Doon, University of Alberta via Whyte Avenue
- 411 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Capilano, Downtown Edmonton, Grant MacEwan Downtown
- 413 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Capilano, Government Centre, Grant MacEwan Downtown, N.A.I.T
- 414 - Bethel Transit Terminal, University of Alberta
Dial-A-Bus (780-464-RIDE)
Operates Monday to Friday - 7:15 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. (last booking 11:15 p.m.)
Saturday - 6:15 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. (last booking 11:15 p.m.)
Sunday - 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. (last booking 7:15 p.m.)
- 490 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Sherwood Business Park, Strathmoor Industrial Park, Palisades, Emerald Hills, Summerwood, Davidson Creek, Aspen Trails
- 491 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Cloverbar Ranch, Lakeland Ridge, Emerald Hills, Summerwood, Davidson Creek, Clarkdale Meadows, Chelsea Heights, Charlton Heights
- 492 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Nottingham, Regency, Foxboro/Foxhaven, Heritage Hills, Craigavon, Glen Allan, Sherwood Park Mall
- 493 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Glen Allan, Centre In The Park, Sherwood Park Mall, Maplegrove, Brentwood, Sherwood Heights, Oak Street
- 494 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Mills Haven, Broadmoor Centre, Woodbridge, Westboro, Village on the Lake, Ordze Transit Centre, Wye Road, Granada Blvd, Sherwood Park Mall
Local
- Northwest
- 420 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Millennium Place, Strathmoor Industrial Park, Sherwood Business Park
- Northeast
- 430 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Palisades, ABJ, Emerald Hills, Summerwood, Davidson Creek, Lakeland Ridge, Cloverbar Ranch, Charlton Heights
- 431 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Charlton Heights, Cloverbar Ranch, Lakeland Ridge, Davidson Creek, Summerwood, Emerald Hills, ABJ, Palisades
- 432 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Summerwood
- 433 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Charlton Heights, Lakeland Ridge, Clarkdale Meadows, Davidson Creek
- 433A Peak Hour route only Charlton Heights, Lakeland Ridge, Chelsea Heights, Clarkdale Meadows, Davidson Creek, ABJ School (No Srvce to/from BTT)
- Southeast
- 441 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Glen Allan, Craigavon, Heritage Hills
- 442 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Sherwood Park Mall, Nottingham
- 443 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Glen Allan, Centre in the Park, Brentwood, Maplewood, Maplegrove, Sherwood Heights, Ordze Transit Centre
- 443A Peak hour route only Bethel Transit Terminal, Brentwood, Maplewood, Maplegrove, Sherwood Heights, Centre in the Park
- 443B Peak hour route only Bethel Transit Terminal, Glen Allan, Oak Street
- Southwest
- 450 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Centre in the Park, Sherwood Park Mall, Oak Street
- 451 - Bethel Transit Terminal, Mills Haven, Broadmoor Centre, Woodbridge, Westboro, Village on the Lake, Ordze Transit Centre
- 451A Bethel Transit Terminal, Woodbridge, Westboro, Village on the Lake
- 451B Bethel Transit Terminal, Mills Haven, Broadmoor Centre
Fares
Facilities
Garage & HQ
- Address: 200 Streambank Avenue
- Email: transit@strathcona.ab.ca
- Phone: 780-464-RIDE
Ordze Transit Centre
Park and ride, pass and ticket sales, heated waiting area
- Address: 970 Ordze Road
Ordze Transit Centre - 970 Ordze Road
The Ordze Transit Centre, formerly the Sherwood Park Transit Centre, has approximately 200 spots in the two-story parkade. Lots tend to fill up early in the morning between 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Upper parkade hours
Accessible weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vehicles may be removed from the upper lot after 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. when the Transit Centre building is locked. There is no access after 11 p.m., nor is there access to the upper lot on weekends unless Transit is hosting a special event shuttle.
The building is open to the public:
Weekdays 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m., with no access on evening or weekend.
Parkade users will have access to the stairwell.
Pass sales
First and last two weekdays of the month, between 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Full-time customer service has moved to the Bethel Transit Terminal.
Street parking
Customers are asked to respect all parking signage both on Fir Street and in the Village on the Lake neighbourhood. Failure to do so may result in a parking ticket from Enforcement Services.
Bethal Transit Terminal
Park and ride, pass and ticket sales, heated waiting area
Bethel Transit Terminal formerly known as Strathcona Station is located at 650 Bethel Drive.
This $23 million transportation hub anchors our intermunicpal service between Strathcona County and Edmonton.
The building is open to the public:
5:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 12 a.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Sundays
Customer service hours:
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m Sunday: Closed
This new terminal features:
off-street bus-only terminal for more than 20 buses single large passenger platform with a climate controlled, staffed building curbside drop-off taxi staging and off-street Kiss and Ride facility improved pedestrian and cyclist access 1,000 free parking stalls Advantage Parking - reserved paid parking lot (200 stalls) Advantage Parking - what is it?
Advantage parking is a reserved paid parking pilot program at the Bethel Transit Terminal opens in September 2014. There are 200 reservable parking stalls, close to the terminal platform, available on a first-come, first-served, monthly basis. The purpose of reserved paid parking is to provide individuals a parking stall during peak parking times, regardless of when they arrive at the Bethel Transit Terminal. For individuals who do not wish to pay to park, there is ample free parking available, over 1,000 stalls.
Current roster
Strathcona County Transit
| Fleet Number | Thumbnail | Date | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930-936 | 
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2007 | Nova Bus | LFS 40102 Suburban | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | |
| 2001-2003 | 
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2008 | Nova Bus | LFS 40102 | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R |
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| 2004-2009 | 
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2008 | Nova Bus | LFS 40102 | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | |
| 2010 | 
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2010 | Nova Bus | LFS 40102 | Cummins ISL | Allison B400R | |
| 2011-2023 | 
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2010 | Nova Bus | LFS 40102 | Cummins ISL? | Allison B400R? |
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| 2024-2028 | 
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2011 | Nova Bus | LFS 40102 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B400R? |
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| 2029-2033 | 
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2020 | Nova Bus | LFS 40102 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B400R? | |
| 2034-2037 | 
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2022 | Nova Bus | LFS 40102 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B400R? | |
| 3005-3010 | 
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2010 | Nova Bus | LFS HEV | Cummins ISL | Allison EP40 hybrid system |
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| 5001 | 2022 | New Flyer | XHE40 |
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| 8001-8014 | 
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2013 | Alexander Dennis | Enviro500 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B500R | |
| 8015-8016, 8018-8020 |
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2016 | Alexander Dennis | Enviro500 | Cummins ISL9 | Allison B500R |
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| 8021-8023 | 
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2017 | Alexander Dennis | Enviro500 | Cummins L9 | Allison B500R | |
| 8024-8025 | 
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2018 | Alexander Dennis | Enviro500 | Cummins L9 | Allison B500R |
Strathcona County Accessible Transit (SCAT)
| Fleet Number | Thumbnail | Date | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601-603 | 
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2006 | Ford Champion |
E-450 Challenger |
Ford 6.0 Powerstroke | ||
| 6001-6008 | 
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2010 | Chevrolet Goshen Coach |
4500 GC II |
GM Vortec 6.0L | GM | |
| 6009-6011 | 
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2013 | Chevrolet Goshen Coach |
4500 GC II |
GM Vortec 6.0L | GM | |
| 6012-6019 | 
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2015 | Chevrolet Goshen Coach |
4500 GC II |
GM Vortec 6.0L | GM | |
| 6020-6023 | 
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2018 | Ford ElDorado |
E-Series Advantage |
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| 6024-6026 | 
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2020 | Ford ElDorado |
E-Series Advantage |
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| 6027-6030 | 
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2022 | Ford ElDorado |
E-Series Advantage |
Retired Roster
Strathcona County Accessible Transit (SCAT)
| Fleet Number | Thumbnail | Date | Manufacturer | Model | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 
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2003 | Freightliner | Sprinter 2500 SHC | Mercedes-Benz 2.7L Diesel |
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Transit Inspectors
| Fleet Number | Thumbnail | Date | Make | Model | License Plate | Status/Disposal | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1-210 | 
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2015 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 | BRH-9302 | Active | |
| T1-211 | 2015 | Chevrolet | Silverado 3500 | BRM-5368 | Active | ||
| T1-299 | 
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2021 | Ford | F-150 | CHH-0652 | Active |
External Links
References
- Bus and Rail Photos
- Bus Drawings and Photos
- Bus History Association 2009 Convention - Strathcona County Transit Equipment Roster
- Canadian Public Transit Discussion Board
- ETS Photo Express
- Kevin's Bus and Rail Page
- Personal notes and sightings