Park & Ride
St. Albert Transit provides approximately 500 Park & Ride stalls adjacent to the Village Transit Station. Follow this link for a Park & Ride Map indicating permitted parking locations.
Changes to Park & Ride at the Village Transit Station
Beginning on or around August 29, 2011, Park & Ride spaces at Village Transit Station that are owned by the St. Albert Inn & Suites will no longer be available for free. St. Albert Inn & Suites Management has chosen to impose fees for parking on this portion of the lot.
The fee will be $4.00 per day. Transit customers choosing to park in the pay area will be required to purchase a ticket from a coin operated dispenser each day. The permit dispenser will not accept debit or credit cards. The St. Albert Inn & Suites has indicated that new signage will be erected to identify the areas which require payment. Please make note of these and park accordingly. Violators will be issued fines of $75.00 (reduced to $55.00 for early payment) by the St. Albert Inn & Suites. St. Albert Transit is not responsible for tickets issued for parking violations.
The portion of the lot under the authority of the City of St. Albert will remain free and we are not aware of any further changes to the spaces owned by Village Landing, or the Christian Reform church.
Though park & ride is convenient for some, St. Albert Transit strongly recommends that riders use their local route whenever possible. Plans for a new park & ride facility are proceeding and are still on target for 2014.
Please note that the implementation of the daily parking fee is on private property and the City of St. Albert does not have the authority to change this situation. Neither St. Albert Transit nor the City of St. Albert in any way share in the profits generated by these parking fees or parking fines.
St. Albert Transit appreciates our riders and thank you for your cooperation in this matter.South Transit Centre/Park and Ride
The City of St. Albert has developed a conceptual plan for the South Transit Centre/Park and Ride which will help the City meet both short- and long-term public transportation goals. For more information, please read the South Transit Centre/Park and Ride FAQ.
Park & Ride FAQ
Where can I Park & Ride in St. Albert?Is parking available for transit patrons at St. Albert Centre Exchange?
How much does it cost to Park & Ride?
At what time of day am I likely to find permitted stalls available?
What are my current alternative options?
Is there still a shuttle from the Akinsdale/Kinex Arena?
How is the shortfall in Park & Ride capacity being addressed?
Where can I Park & Ride in St. Albert?
Approximately 500 permitted Park & Ride stalls are available adjacent to the Village Transit Station, which is located on Gate Avenue and Grange Drive. The majority are free but those owned by the St. Albert Inn & Suites are available for $4/day. This Park & Ride Map indicates permitted parking locations. Please ensure that you comply with the parking signage in these areas, as adjacent commercial property owners can enforce ‘Customer-Only’ parking. St. Albert Transit is not responsible for tickets issued for private property violations.
Is parking available for transit patrons at St. Albert Centre Exchange?
There is NO parking available for Transit patrons at St. Albert Centre Exchange. The mall parking lot is private property. Violators can expect to be tagged and towed. The landlord of the St. Albert Centre is obligated to abide by parking ratio requirements outlined in legal agreements with stores. Parking ratios are non-negotiable and are a nation-wide shopping centre requirement. In addition, the landlord is legally unable to charge fees for parking at the site. Consequently, Park & Ride is not an option at this location.
How much does it cost to Park & Ride?
All permitted Park & Ride stalls owned by the City of St. Albert, Village Landing and the Christian Reform Church are available free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis for StAT patrons. The approximately 190 stalls owned by the St. Albert Inn & Suites are available for $4/day. A parking voucher can be purchased at a coin-operated dispenser each day. See the map for full details as to which stalls are free and which have a charge.
At what time of day am I likely to find permitted stalls available?
Duringthe busiest months of the year for transit ridership (fall and winter), permitted stalls are typically available until shortly after 7:30 a.m. For customers choosing to use Park & Ride at Village Transit Station, please allow enough time to find a permitted stall and to safely board your bus. Commonly, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., all permitted parking spaces are occupied. We advise customers wishing to Park & Ride later than this time to consider alternative options in order to avoid potential disappointment.
What are my current alternative options?
Although Park &
Ride is a convenient option, we encourage customers to use local StAT
routes, where possible, to avoid disappointment if parking is not
available. Local routes will
get you to the Village Transit Station or St. Albert Centre Exchange
punctually, with reliable onward connections to commuter destinations.
If you cannot use your local route and must Park & Ride once all permitted spaces are filled, you can try to park at other City facilities and use the local route from there.
For instance, ample parking is available at Servus Place and you can
use the A11 or A12 to transfer to a commuter bus at the Village Transit
Station.
Is there still a shuttle from the Akinsdale/Kinex Arena?
No, due to low ridership, St. Albert City Council voted to discontinue the Trial Shuttle as of December 4, 2009.
How is the shortfall in Park & Ride capacity being addressed?
StAT has received feedback from Park & Ride users about the limited availability of permitted stalls. We acknowledge and understand these concerns.
The City of St. Albert is committed to developing convenient Park & Ride options for our growing ridership. It is worth noting that only one-fifth (23 per cent) of StAT riders currently choose to Park &
Ride and, as the City explores future solutions, it is important that
any changes do not inconvenience the vast majority of StAT riders (68
per cent) who ride their local route from home.
A number of options have been examined and, based on feedback from our
riders, the City is currently progressing with plans for a potential
Park & Ride located at the new intersection of St. Albert Trail and Anthony Henday Drive. The City will endeavour to keep our transit riders up to date on this project, along with other StAT news.
