Athabasca County will have a transit feasibility study and a new vehicle for the community after a combined investment of more than $186,356 from the federal government, Athabasca County, the Town of Athabasca and the Village of Boyle.
Community transit in Athabasca County, a rural region north of Edmonton, serves residents who are primarily seniors, vulnerable individuals and those with mobility challenges. The Community Transportation Program, managed by Athabasca County and jointly funded by the Town of Athabasca, Village of Boyle, and Athabasca County, supports the day-to-day and accessible needs of residents in the region. The purchase of a new, fuel-efficient vehicle will improve transit service in the area and provide modern accessibility and safety features for users. This new vehicle will supplement three other on-demand vehicles that have been operating for over three decades, helping to expand capacity and ensure reliable and sustainable transit accessibility for the community.
Additionally, a transit feasibility study will explore how the expansion of the Community Transportation Program can improve service and resources over the long-term. The plan will include reviewing the existing transit network for areas of improvement, comparing transit services with those in similar communities, consulting with the community for user experience, and determining asset replacement and maintenance timelines.
