Valley Line Southeast - Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

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Low-floor Transit System

Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast LRT is a new low-floor transit system designed to fit into neighbourhoods. This means there are no crossing arms, gates or bells at intersections - this is common in many other cities. Valley Line will offer you an LRT experience that is accessible and connected to areas where you live, work and play.

TransEd Passenger and Public Safety Information

Valley Line is different from the Metro Line and Capital Line:

Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists share the road with Valley Line trains. This is new!
There are no crossing arms, gates or bells at intersections. Please pay attention.
There will be new pedestrian crossings along the route. Always yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.

Valley Line LRT features include:

Low-floor trains with doors that open at sidewalk level.
Smaller-scale stops that are spaced closer together.
Safe pedestrian-friendly design.

A new style of community LRT

Signs and Signals

Safe Driving and Cycling

Virtual Tours

Churchill Above Ground LRT Stop Virtual Tour

Churchill Stop

100 Street and 102 Avenue
#1515 NB | #1516 SB

Holyrood Stop

85 Street and 93 Avenue
#2006 NB | #2162 SB

Mill Woods Stop

28 Avenue, between Hewes Way and 66 Street
#3900 NB

Things to remember to keep yourself and others safe:

There are changes at intersections for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Right turns are not allowed on red lights at some intersections.
Pay attention to all signs and signals.
Do not stop on the tracks or race a train across the tracks.
If you see tracks, expect a train—from either direction.

New Trains. New Behaviours.

Valley Line Southeast LRT is new, and different from existing LRT in Edmonton, but existing rules of the road still apply whether you are walking, biking, rolling, driving or riding transit.

Drivers

There are changes at intersections.
Drivers are not allowed to turn right on red lights at some intersections.
Remember to shoulder check when turning - trains may come from either direction.
Always follow traffic signs and signals.
Always yield to pedestrians.
Be aware of your surroundings. If you see tracks, expect a train.
There are no crossing arms, gates or bells at intersections.
Do not stop on the tracks or race a train across the tracks.

Cyclists and People Who Roll

Use designated bike lanes and shared-use paths.
Do not cycle or roll along the tracks.
Only cross at designated crossings.
Use caution when rolling over the tracks.
Always look both ways before crossing the tracks.
There are no crossing arms, gates or bells at intersections.
Do not stop on the tracks or race a train across the tracks.
Watch for signs and signals indicating what turn movements are allowed at intersections.

Pedestrians

Trains move quickly and quietly—be aware of your surroundings at all times.
Only cross at designated pedestrian crossings. Do not jaywalk.
Push the pedestrian walk button to get a walk signal.
Always follow pedestrian signs and signals to cross the road and tracks safely.
There are two-stage crossings at some intersections - this means you will cross the road and the tracks in two phases, with two pedestrian lights that you need to push.
Watch for turning vehicles and look both ways before crossing.

Transit Riders

Transit riders can easily access Valley Line stop platforms via ramps.
Watch for trains when entering or exiting the platform - there may be another train coming from the opposite direction.
Do not shortcut across the tracks to get to the opposite platform. - there may be a train coming from the opposite direction.
Wait behind the bumpy yellow strip on the platform to keep a safe distance from moving trains.
Emergency help buttons are on all stop platforms and will connect the caller to ETS Security.

Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

All crosswalks have pedestrian lights and signals- these signals have an audible chirp sound and a countdown timer that allows time for people of all ages and abilities to cross safely.
Tracks are embedded at designated crossings and should not interfere with your wheelchair or mobility aid.
Transit riders can easily access Valley Line stop platforms via ramps.
Low-floor trains offer sidewalk-level boarding on and off the train at all stops and stations. There is no step up or down.
Trains have designated priority seating near the doors for seniors, persons with disabilities, persons with mobility aids, pregnant individuals and those travelling with children.
Valley Line Southeast is an accessible system providing space for wheelchairs and mobility aids at stop platforms and on trains.

Valley Line Resources

Kids Activity Booklet

English
French

Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Brochure

Passenger Public Safety Brochure (English)
Passenger Public Safety Brochure (French)
Passenger Public Safety Brochure (Punjabi)
Passenger Public Safety Brochure (Simplified Chinese)
Passenger Public Safety Brochure (Spanish)
Passenger Public Safety Brochure (Tagalog)
Passenger Public Safety Brochure (Traditional Chinese)