Public Transit

City of Grande Prairie

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Description
Offers public transit in Grande Prairie.

Service provides:

  • bus transportation in Grande Prairie

Includes:

  • SUPERPASS - a re-loadable electronic smart card used to pay bus fare
  • On-demand and fixed route service
  • Transit Access Program - a 50% subsidy on the SUPERPASS to qualifying applicants
  • Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT) - an accessible, door-to-door shared transit service for people with permanent or temporary disabilities that prevent them from using fixed-route transit without assistance from another person; includes trips within the City of Grande Prairie and with service to the Clairmont area; all accessible transit buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts to accommodate clients with special mobility needs
  • Charter Service - a charter service that can be hired to transport guests to a special event within the region of Grande Prairie; charter buses can transport 37 passengers by seat and an additional 15 passengers standing

Also accepts transit-related complaints.


Key Provider: transit operators
Eligibility
Yes, Eligibility varies by program:
  • all members of the public are welcome to ride transit
  • Transit Access Program - people with income that does not exceed the Low-Income Cut-Off level determined by Statistics Canada plus 30%
  • Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT) - permanent residents of the City of Grande Prairie and residents in the County of Grande Prairie who live within 5 kilometres of the City Limits who are unable to use the regular bus service due to a physical or cognitive disability
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Access varies by program:
  • all members of the public are welcome to ride transit
  • Transit Access Program - visit website to apply; proof of address, household income, and documentation for dependent children are required for the application
  • Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT) - visit website to apply
  • Charter Service - visit website to fill out the Charter Service Request Form and submit it via fax or e-mail; call to confirm the request has been received

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
3-1-1 (within city limits)
Telephone
780-538-0300 (outside city limits)
Fax
780-538-4667
Web Site
http://www.cityofgp.com/transit
Email
gptransit@cityofgp.com
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Transit fares vary by age and type of pass. Visit website or contact for details.


Fee Reduction: Yes,

The Transit Access Program offers a 50% subsidy on the SUPERPASS.


Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) recipients qualify for a $10.00 monthly transit SUPERPASS that can be picked up at City Hall.


Membership Fee: No
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
March 26, 2024
Location
Grande Prairie
Hours of Operation

Program hours vary. Citizen Experience Team runs Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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