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2023 Transit Riders Guide - Web 10-07-2023
2023 Transit Riders Guide - Web 10-07-2023
2023 Transit Riders Guide - Web 10-07-2023
ON-DEMAND
L ATE N IG HT S E RV I C E
SUMMER 2023
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Table of Contents
General Information 2
Fares 3
SUPERPASS 4
Transit Rules 6
Travel Tips 6
On-Demand Service 7
The City of Grande Prairie provides transit services Late Night Service 9
7 days a week to keep you connected to our growing Route 1 Schedule & Map 10
City. Use this guide to learn more about our Route 2 Schedule & Map 12
services, routes and schedules. All Routes Map 14
Route 3 Schedule & Map 16
Route 4 Schedule & Map 18
Route 5 Schedule & Map 20
Route 6 Schedule & Map 22
Route 7 Schedule & Map 24
Route 8 Schedule & Map 26
Route 9 Schedule & Map 28
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General Information
Access GP is your one stop shop for Transit information,
including schedules, routes and rider information.
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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD’s) and Pacemakers
Several types of devices and machinery such as electric buses may Fares
interfere with ICD’s and pacemakers. If you have concerns, please
consult with your medical doctor. Monthly
Fare Category* Cash 10 / 20 / 30
Pass
Lost & Found Adult
Lost something on the bus? Phone: 780-538-0300 or email $3.00 $22.00 / $44.00 / $66.00 $69.00
(ages 18–59)
info@cityofgp.com and provide the date, time, route number
and description of the lost article. We will do our best to find any Youth
lost articles and help you get your lost property back. If you find an (ages 6–17) and
$2.50 $17.00 / $34.00 / $51.00 $54.00
item on the bus, please turn in the item to the Transit Operator. Visit Northwestern
cityofgp.com/transit for more information. Polytechnic students
Child**
Grande Prairie Transit Operators do their best to maintain schedules, so that you may Free n/a n/a
(ages 5 and under)
arrive safely and on time. On occasion, road construction, inclement weather, mechanical
problems and major traffic congestion may delay the bus route schedule, your patience
Senior
and understanding is appreciated during these times $2.50 $17.00 / $34.00 / $51.00 $39.00
(ages 60+)
The bus is a safe place. Transit Operators can contact local police, ambulance, and
other emergency services. Tell the Operator if you are concerned about your safety. School+
n/a n/a $30.00
(Restricted Use)
GP Transit supports a respectful workplace. Abusive or inappropriate behavior or
language towards other passengers or our staff will not be tolerated and riding privileges Fare prices are subject to change without notice.
may be suspended. The City of Grande Prairie is not responsible for lost or stolen SUPERPASSES.
Please Note: A $5.00 Card Fee will be charged for all new & replaced SUPERPASS cards.
For Customer Feedback: If you have any comments, recommendations or concerns
about our service, we want to hear about them. Contact us at access.cityofgp.com. *Identification may be required by the Transit Operator as proof of fare category.
**Children ages 5 and under ride free when accompanied by a paying adult passenger.
Maximum of 4 children per adult.
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School fares are valid only between 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays.
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SUPERPASS
About the SUPERPASS How do I reload a SUPERPASS?
Grande Prairie Transit uses electronic fare boxes. The SUPERPASS is a Purchasing and re-loading a new monthly pass or 10 / 20 / 30 rides onto
re-loadable, electronic smart card that makes it easy and convenient your SUPERPASS can be done easily online or in-person.
to simply tap-and-go to pay your bus fare. Cash in the form of coins (no
bills) is still being accepted. Online visit: superpass.cityofgp.com and follow the simple, step-by-
step instructions. A credit card is required. Re-loading your SUPERPASS
Both monthly passes and rides can be purchased and loaded onto the on-line can take up to 24–48 hours to become active.
SUPERPASS. Re-loads can be done online at superpass.cityofgp.com or
at a City Facility. Pre-loaded cards can be purchased wherever transit To do it instantly in-person, visit any participating City of Grande Prairie
products are sold. Facility (City Hall, City Service Centre, Eastlink Centre, the Community
Social Development office, and Muskoseepi Park) OR Downtown Co-
You can use this SUPERPASS month after month by simply purchasing Op. You will have to bring your SUPERPASS with you to complete the
and reloading the value of fare product that you wish. As the transaction. Your card will be updated immediately.
SUPERPASS is reloadable, there is no need to obtain a new card each
month, simply reload the fare. Please note Shoppers Drug Mart locations are unable to re-load a
SUPERPASS. Only pre-loaded SUPERPASSES are available at these
It’s recommended you register your SUPERPASS for improved locations.
benefits such as:
• Tracking your balance anywhere, anytime online. What happens if I lose my SUPERPASS?
• In the event of loss, your card can be cancelled and the remaining We highly recommend registering your SUPERPASS so that in the event
balance on the card can be transferred to a new card. you lose it, we can assist you better.
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For more d e ta il s, re g is trati o n and re l o adi ng,
v isit super pas s.c it yo fgp.com
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Transit Rules
• No loitering or soliciting on transit property; including transit vehicles, bus stops, and shelters.
• No foul, insulting, abusive or inappropriate language.
• No threatening behaviors, physical altercations, or any actions that may cause a risk or nuisance to passengers
or transit employees.
• No conduct contrary to public order.
• No baggage or objects permitted which may obstruct or interfere with others, or cause damage to property.
• No use of audio devices unless sound is audible only to the user.
• Riders must pay applicable fare and comply with all fare terms and conditions.
• Do not consume alcohol, cannabis products, illegal drugs, solvents, or any other intoxicating materials while on
transit property.
• Do not act in a manner that interferes or is likely to interfere with the safety of any transit operator.
• No smoking, littering, spitting, vandalism or graffiti.
• Do not place feet on bus seat or extend any body part or object through bus window or door.
• Do not consume food or drink unless in a sealed container and under control.
• Do not impede the movement of passengers or employees, nor interfere with the safe operation of the transit vehicle.
This summary is provided for reference only and may not be an exhaustive or current list of transit related offences. A complete copy of the applicable by-law (Transit System By-Law
C-1282) can be obtained through the City of Grande Prairie website. Any person who fails to comply with the Transit System Bylaw C-1282 may be found guilty of an offense, and upon
conviction may be subject to a fine and / or may be restricted from using the service in the future.
Travel Tips
Grande Prairie Transit Operators do their best to maintain schedules, so that you may arrive safely and on time. On occasion, road construction,
inclement weather, mechanical problems and major traffic congestion may delay the bus route schedule, your patience and understanding is
appreciated during these times.
The following tips on bus travel will make your trip go more smoothly:
• Have your SUPERPASS or exact coins ready when boarding. Bills are • Make room for everyone. 1 person = 1 seat.
not accepted and the operators are unable to provide change. • Please keep all large articles out of the aisle and have strollers or
• Please step out of the shelter as the bus approaches so the Transit walkers folded or out of the aisle so others can pass safely.
Operator can see you. • To avoid potential injury, please do not chase after the bus once it
• “Move on back” and keep the front seats free for seniors and those has left the curb.
with less mobility.
GP Transit supports a respectful workplace. Abusive or inappropriate behavior or language towards other passengers or our staff
will not be tolerated and riding privileges may be suspended.
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On-Demand Transit
How to use
Booking Your Trip • Accredited service dogs are permitted with a lead and harness.
There are three ways to book: • Strollers are permitted but must be folded and stowed away and
1. Download and create an account on the Grande Prairie My cannot be wheeled on.
Ride app.
• Bike racks that hold two standard bicycles are available on
• Use the app to subscribe to push notifications to track your bus each bus.
and save personal search results and common trips so you can
easily book again. • Infant safety carriers for those children who weigh less than 20
pounds or 9 kilograms are required. Bucket style infant carriers
2. Log onto gpmyride.app.ridewithvia.com should be buckled with the seat belt provided.
3. Call the dispatch center at 780-830-RIDE(7433) to book over the • Regular fares apply for all on demand buses and a transfer will be
phone between the following hours: issued upon request to connect to a regular transit bus at a
• Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. transit hub.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Sunday / Stat holidays: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
On-Demand Transit keeps you connected around
• Bookings are available to be made up to 30 minutes in advance.
the city with a bookable shuttle service between
• Provide pick-up and drop-off locations.
on-demand stops and selected transit hubs.
• Select the time for the trip.
• Options are provided up to 60 minutes in advance. The trips are available for booking during regular transit hours
and use a shuttle bus service to take you on the most direct route.
• Wait times are displayed in the app.
• Provide additional booking information (number of customers, child This shared ride service is being offered as a convenient and
safety seat, mobility device, stroller). innovative way to keep our community connected with
neighbourhoods that are better served by on-demand transit
• Be at the designated stop on time for the scheduled
than fixed route transit.
on-demand trip.
• Use the app to track your bus in real time. On Demand Transit is available in the following
• Watch for the shuttle bus with the destination sign displaying neighbourhoods:
“On Demand Transit Bus #” that matches booking. • Countryside North • Creekside
• Enjoy the ride! • Crystal Landing • Crystal Ridge
• Kensington • Northgate
If you need to plan a transit trip with multiple legs, use the “Where’s
• Northridge • O’Brien Lake
My Ride” Transit app. Cancellations can be made anytime prior to your
pick-up time using the app or by calling dispatch. • Richmond Industrial Park South • Riverstone
• Signature Falls • Trader Ridge
Important Information
• All of the On-Demand Transit shuttle buses are equipped with a • Trumpeter Village
wheelchair lift.
• If you have accessibility needs that require door-to-door service, On Demand buses connect to the following transit hubs:
please contact GPAT 780-830-RIDE(7433) to see if you are • Towne Centre Mall • Eastlink Centre
eligible for this program. • Prairie Mall • Northwestern Polytechnic
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On-Demand Transit
Legend
1000 Transit Hub
Albinati
Trader Ridge Industrial
900 On-Demand Stop
Arbour Hills
On-Demand
Northgate
91
Neighbourhoods Lakeland
0
914
90
8
North Crystal Lake
92 922
Hidden Valley Royal Oaks Kingsgate
Estates
916 Landing
90
91
4
Bear Creek Highlands
2
918
90
90 Northridge 926 Copperwood
4
2 Crystal Ridge
988 4000 932
92
989
8
990
93
116 ST
Grande Prairie
0
Prairie Mall
Regional Hospital
Crystal
West Terra Mountview Heights
Avondale
VLA Montrose
93
Westgate West
4
Northwestern 3000
Brochu Industrial Westgate East Polytechnic Hillside Ivy Lake Crystal Landing
Estates
College Park
Towne Central Business District 100 AVE
93
Centre West Centre 1000 Smith Cobblestone
6
Vision West Business Park Mall Meadowview
108 ST
Creekside
968
Railt
Fieldbrook
own
97
97
0
966
98
97
2
98
4
98
97
Southview
0
8
Patterson Place
97
Riverstone
Eagle Estates
6
98
6
Kensington Westpointe
Countryside North
Pinnacle Ridge Signature Falls
Mission Heights
94 944
94
Community
2
6
Campus
0
Stone Ridge
4
9
96
0
South
95
8
6
Fairway
Summerside
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Late Night Service
Late Night Service
Starting July 29, 2023, Transit is now offering late-night service The goal of late night on-demand service is to provide transit service in
available on-demand. the most effective and efficient manner by responding directly to ride
requests as they come in. It also allows riders to travel more directly,
Late night service is available from any transit stop to any based on their requested bus stops and not along a fixed route.
other transit stop and is not exclusive to on-demand zones.
Regular bus fare applies. The expanded hours come as a response to rider feedback for improved
service options, so the City can better service its residents and connect
Hours the community.
R e a l -Ti m e
G P S Te c h n o l o g y
Vi s i t g p t. my t ra n s i t r i d e. co m a n d s el ec t yo u r ro u te o r s to p.
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Route 1
Towne Centre Mall | Community Knowledge Campus
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital | Northwestern Polytechnic
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West Terra
Legend
Grande Prairie
1000 Transit Hub
116 St
Regional Hospital
160 100 Bus Stop
Direction of Travel
Gateway 107 AVE 108 Ave
North
115 St
114 St
162
3000
110 ST
Northwestern Polytechnic
15
104 AVE
8
100 St
98 St
152 College Park
154 156
166 St. John Bosco
164 Catholic School
100 Ave 100 Ave Towne Centre
99 AVE Mall
115 St
112 St
168
97 Ave 1000
RES
150
OU
Swanavon Highland Park
RCE
Richmond Industrial Park 102
SR
94 Ave
OAD
e 92 Ave
95 Av
Ecole Parkside
116 ST
108 St
School
89 Ave Swanavon 104
School
St. Gerard
89 Ave
96 ST
School
108 106
84 Ave 84 AVE 84 AVE
148
Poplar Drive
Grande Prairie 110 Southview Patterson Place
MIS
Westpointe
ON
WE
St.Kateri HE
Pat
112 IGH
ST
100 St
ter
D
son Drive
IN
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128 126
DR
Pinnacle Ridge
142
116 St
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IVE
Public School
13
134 2000
KATERI DRIVE
136 118
PINNACLE DRIVE 120 68 AVE
68 Ave Community Knowledge 68 Ave
Campus
O'Brien Lake Stone Ridge
11
Route 2
Towne Centre Mall | Prairie Road & 100 Street |
Community Knowledge Campus | Patterson Drive & Prairie Road
12
100 Ave
St. John Bosco
Catholic School 99 AVE
1000
Legend 202
97 AVE
1000 Transit Hub
RES
OU
200 Bus Stop Swanavon 204 Highland Park
RCE
SR
D
Direction of Travel 94 Ave
206 260 262 264
99 St
North
92 AVE
208 258 91
AVE
Ecole Parkside
School Railtown
Swanavon
108 St
School
98 ST
256
96 St
212
254
84 Ave 84 Ave
Southview 252 Patterson Place
248
Mis
sion
Hei
D
r
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0
IR 246
22
PRA
St. Patrick School
St.Kateri
Catholic School 218
PATTERSON DR
POPLAR DR
216
76 Ave 222 76 Ave 244
Derek Taylor
School
Alexander Forbes
Mission Heights School
Community Knowledge 226
Campus 224 242
2000 236 72 AVE
240
100 ST
238
Kateri Dr
234
108 St
68 AVE
13
Centre West 1000 Smith Cobblestone
Business Park Meadowview
Vision West Richmond Swan City
Business Park Industrial Park Swanavon Highland Park
Railside Business Park
Creekside
Railt
Fieldbrook
own
Southview Patterson
Place
Riverstone
Eagle Estates
Kensington Westpointe
Countryside North
Pinnacle Ridge Community Signature Falls
Mission Heights Knowledge
Campus
2000
South Patterson Place
Country Club West
O'Brien Lake
Stone Ridge
Country Club Estates
Countryside
South
Fairway
Summerside
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Grande Prairie Transit | All Routes
Downtown Details Legend
1000 Transit Hub Route 1 Route 6
On-Demand Areas Route 2 Route 7
Towne Centre
Mall Direction of Travel Route 3 Route 8
North Route 4 Route 9
1000 Albinati
Trader Ridge Industrial
Route 5
102
502
Northgate
Lakeland
Hidden Valley Royal Oaks Crystal Lake Estates Kingsgate Landing
Bear Creek
Highlands Copperwood
Northridge Crystal Ridge
Prairie Mall
4000
Grande Prairie
Regional Hospital
West Terra Mountview Crystal Heights
Avondale VLA Montrose
Gateway Trumpeter Village
Westgate 3000
Brochu West Northwestern
Industrial Westgate Polytechnic Hillside Ivy Lake Estates Crystal Landing
East Towne Centre
College Park Mall
Route 3
Shopper’s Shuttle: Towne Centre Mall |
Northwestern Polytechnic | Canadian Tire | Costco
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328 120 ST
326 Westgate
Legend
99 Ave
Railside West
330
Business Park 1000 Transit Hub
101 AVE
118 St
Centre West 118
Business Park St 300 Bus Stop
84 Ave
332 117 St
324 Direction of Travel
North
97 AVE
116 St 116 St
89 Ave
Westgate 115 St
Richmond East
Industrial Park 334 98 AVE
106 Ave
95 Av
114 St
114 St
340 338
320
112 St
111A St
111 St
342 318 Gateway Grande Prairie
96 AVE
104 AVE
100 Ave
92 Ave
110 ST
107 AVE
312
109 St 346
108 St College 3000 108 St
348 Park
308 Northwestern
Polytechnic
104 Ave
6
35
30
0
Peace Wapiti
105 St Composite Academy
84 Ave
High School
108 Ave
Swanavon 352
86 Ave
101 St
99 AVE
Swanavon
School 302
100 St 100 St
88 Ave
99 ST VLA Montrose
1000
105 Ave
92 Ave
18
Northgate
Legend
103B St
Roy Bickell
Public School
Royal Oaks
1000 Transit Hub 124 AVE
422 Northridge
400 Bus Stop 424
102 ST
Direction of Travel 420 121 AVE
North R
K SD 426
ROYAL O A Prairie
8
42
105 St
418 Mall
99 ST
4000
100 St
108 S
T
ve
416 117 A
116 Ave 116 AVE
115 Ave
99 St
Peace Wapiti
Grande Prairie Academy 432
Regional Hospital
Composite 113 Ave
High School
102 St
101 St
104 St
School
108 Ave
Gateway
107 Ave
Northwestern Polytechnic
3000
105 Ave
100 ST
106 St
105 St
104 Ave
436
98 St
102 Ave
College Park
406 404 402
100 AVE
106A St
19
Route 5
Towne Centre Mall | Prairie Road & Patterson Drive |
Community Knowledge Campus | 100 Street & 84 Avenue
20
St. John Bosco
Catholic School 100 Ave
99 Ave 1000 Towne Centre Mall
Legend
97 Ave 97 AVE
1000 Transit Hub
RES
Highland 96 Ave
OU
500 Bus Stop 554 Park
Pa
Swanavon
CES
rk
50
Rd
R
2
D
Direction of Travel 506 504
552
North 92 Ave 92 AVE 92 Ave
0
55
Ecole Parkside School
Swanavon School 91 A
VE
8
50 Railtown
548 St. Gerard School
510
96 St
86 Ave 546
512
92 St
84 Ave 84 Ave
Southview
544 Patterson Place
514
Mis
sion
Hei
Bridge Network
g
hts
100 ST
518
r
d
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St.Kateri Pra
St. Patrick School
Catholic School
Patterson Dr
542
POPLAR DR
522
Kateri Dr
Community Knowledge 72 Ave
Campus 540
South Patterson Place 524
536
100 ST
68 AVE 68 Ave
106 St
530 528
63 AVE
21
Route 6
Towne Centre Mall | Prairie Mall |
Lakeland Drive & 123 Avenue | 93A Street & 108 Avenue
22
LAKELAND DRIVE
Lakeland
88 St
97B St
620 622
Legend Maude Clifford
Public School
128 Ave 624
1000 Transit Hub 618 Crystal Lake Estates
600 Bus Stop
Direction of Travel
Crystal Ridge 616
626
North
123 Ave
122 Ave
121
D
614 AVE
ER
608
IDG
121 Ave
LR
Prairie Mall
STA
613 615
CRY
62
630
8
4000
CRYSTAL LAKE DRIVE
116 AVE
612
115 Ave
88 St
606 Crystal Park 632
School ve
113 A
Crystal 112 Ave
634 Heights
VLA St.Clement Mountview 1 AVE
Montrose School 11 Holy Cross School
636
Ave I.V. Macklin School
604 110
638
108 Ave 108 Ave
90 St
93 ST
100 ST
101 St
Hillside 640
105 Ave School
Ave
104
103 Ave
602 Hillside Ivy Lake
Estates
99 St
98 St
96 St
92 St
642
101 AVE
648 646 644
00
10
100 AVE
Central Business Smith Cobblestone
District Towne Centre Mall
97 Ave
650
23
Route 7
Towne Centre Mall | Willow Drive |
111 Avenue & 92 Street | Prairie Mall
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Prairie Mall
74
4
121
Ave
Rd
dge
100 ST
99 ST
l Ri
Legend
sta
Cry
Dr
4000
nd
1000 Transit Hub
ela
Lak
742 700 Bus Stop
116 AVE
748 Direction of Travel
750 Crystal Park
0
School
74
North
99 St
92 ST
VLA Montrose Mountview Crystal Heights
752
8
73
Holy Cross School
96 ST
93A St
4
108 Ave
758 108 AVE 108 Ave
90 ST
734
760 Hillside School
105 Ave 732
96 St
93 St
98 ST
728
00
10
Cobblestone
92 ST
90 St
70
Towne
702 708
Centre Smith
Mall 764
724
6
710
72
97 AVE
722
ST
Res
93
96 Ave 96 AVE
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urc
es R
Highland Park
d
712
WILLOW DR
94 Ave
720
92 Ave
4
92 AVE
71
716
25
Route 8
Towne Centre Mall | Grande Prairie Composite High School |
Prairie Mall | 102 Street & 102 Avenue
26
Legend 822 121 AVE
824
102 ST
105 St
1000 Transit Hub
99 ST
820
800 Bus Stop
Prairie
Direction of Travel Mall
40
00
North
830 828
115 AVE
Peace Wapiti Academy
School
812
108 AVE 108 Ave
834
810
101 ST
804
105 St
99 St
98 St
838
College Park
802
St. John Bosco
00
99 AVE
98 Ave Towne
Centre Mall
97 Ave
27
Route 9
Towne Centre Mall | Poplar Drive & 79 Avenue |
62 Avenue & 90 Street
28
0
100 Ave 100
93 St
Smith Cobblestone
Park Rd
St. John Bosco 99 Ave Towne
Catholic School Centre Mall
97 AVE Legend
96 Ave
Swanavon Highland Park 1000 Transit Hub
94 Ave 901 900 Bus Stop
921
Direction of Travel
92 Ave
92 Ave
Ecole Parkside North
School
100 St
Railtown
Swanavon
School
88 Ave St. Gerard Creekside
School
84 Ave
84 Ave
Southview Patterson Place
903
Bridge Network
Riverstone
RESO
100 St
Rd
irie
92 St
ES R
Pra
St. Patrick
D
Patterson Dr
School
ve Mother Teresa
76 A Catholic School
907
POPLAR DR
Alexander Forbes
School
909
72 Ave
72 Ave Countryside
North
90 St
68 Ave 68 AVE
913 Countryside
École South
Montrose
Country Club Country Club 919
Resources Rd
Aspen Grove
School
62 Ave
917
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