LRT Safety

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^ not with the right set of laminations and replaceable film on the surface

 

[David A]

The challenge is that you still have to walk to the station. So you’re already dressed warm. Doors don’t matter much

Helps keep the stairs from being icy, keeps the station from not being too cold, reduces heating costs.

 

[Gronk!]

Let natural selection take its course

Pedestrian hit by Valley Line LRT train

A pedestrian was hit by an LRT train in Edmonton early Monday morning.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[devobersver]

I wonder if this is the result of Jaywalking because of the beg buttons. Personally I think the city has done an incredible disservice on compliance when people are given the choice of waiting 3ish minutes to cross the street after hitting the button because its not automatic or jaywalking.

 

[Glenco]

I wonder if this is the result of Jaywalking because of the beg buttons. Personally I think the city has done an incredible disservice on compliance when people are given the choice of waiting 3ish minutes to cross the street after hitting the button because its not automatic or jaywalking.

Jaywalking is an art form something I learned growing up in London. Stepping in front of a tram because you think you are hard done by isn’t part of it.

 

[The_Cat]

I guess we won’t know for sure, but the LRT is not meant for crossing at spots where there are no traffic crossings.

 

[dkazzed]

Some crossings like 99 St at 102 Ave are terrible, easily wait 3 minutes there. The pedestrian crossings at Strathearn aren't bad, but they still invite the temptation of non-compliance.

 

[David A]

Some crossings like 99 St at 102 Ave are terrible, easily wait 3 minutes there. The pedestrian crossings at Strathearn aren't bad, but they still invite the temptation of non-compliance.

I understand good old fashioned jay walking can be a protest against and response to how transportation planning so often badly ignores and neglects pedestrians.

It is no fun waiting and standing for a light to change, especially when it is very cold or otherwise unpleasant out, but for goodness sake look both ways and make sure it is safe to go before you do.

 

[IanO]

City of Edmonton to discuss new Transit Peace Officer deployment

January 6, 2026 Media are invited to attend a coffee chat with David Jones, Chief Bylaw Enforcement Officer and Branch Manager, Community Standards, to learn more about the City of Edmonton’s expanded Transit Peace Officer (TPO) deployment and the broader safety and security initiatives underway across the transit network. Chief Jones will be available to discuss priorities for the Community Standards Branch, the deployment of new TPOs and how these officers support safer, more welcoming transit spaces for riders. Date: Wednesday, January 7 Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Media Room, Second Floor, City Hall Please RSVP by 4 p.m. on January 6.

Media contact: Jyllian Park Communications Advisor Community Services

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Well one of my little experiences this evening (January 6th) the platform level at Davies that had limited access and no heat was empty of individuals lingering, but as I was going down the elevator and we passed the second floor I could see clearly one or two individuals that were definitely not waiting for the next train, they were there to spend as much time there as possible in the warmth.
I still remember when all the stations had their turn styles/pass gates. I too advocate for the return of fare pass gates. Also if each station platform had even just one custodian and one Peace officer or maybe more specifically a station conductor as I now have seen they have in the Philippines and in Japan. With restricted access to the platforms the amount of Staffing in that area is not as much which would then overall allow peace officers and/or police officers to focus more on some of the entrances at street level to maintain more order starting at the entrances.