Mobility Choices | City of Edmonton

In Edmonton, transportation accounts for 30% of our greenhouse gas emissions and 42% of energy used. Our transportation priorities must take into account increasing environmental concerns, as well as the ongoing investment needed to maintain our transportation infrastructure.

Sustainable mobility choices support healthy, vibrant and livable communities. Whether it's for your commute, running errands or just for fun, try to choose active forms of transportation such as walking, biking and taking public transit instead of driving alone. Please use the sustainable mobility pyramid below to guide you.

inverse triangle of different mobility choices

Walking

A walkable Edmonton is vibrant, safe, and healthy, where everyone can enjoy walking in their neighbourhoods, parks, trails, and business areas.

Electric Vehicles

Electrification of our transportation system, from electric vehicles to e-bikes, helps to reduce our emissions and our reliance on fossil fuels.

Cycling

Bike routes are open year-round. Learn how to navigate by car, bike, or on foot.

Carsharing

Carsharing works like a library system where you sign up for a membership to borrow a vehicle, allowing you to sign out a vehicle only when you need it.

Public Transit

Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) provides public transportation in the City with diesel buses, community buses, light rail transit (LRT) and services.

Be Idle Free

Unnecessary idling costs Canadians millions of dollars annually, a major contributor to climate change. Learn about the City of Edmonton's Be Idle Free campaign.