Spruce Grove, AB
City in Alberta
Canada
Spruce Grove, AB complements fixed-route public transportation with on-demand transit offering
Spruce Grove residents request rides through the Pick-Up On-Demand app Monday through Friday. On-demand shuttles use virtual and existing stops for connections with traditional bus routes. Commuters can book rides up to one week ahead of time and each one-way ride costs $3. The service offers 10-minute windows for pickups and an automated system optimizes shuttle routes.
Spruce Grove, AB
Canada
Spruce Grove, AB advances energy management plans with solar installation at public works facility
City officials worked with ENMAX Energy to finance and operate the rooftop panel system. The installation produces 413 megawatt-hours per year, accounting for 60% of the building's energy needs. Spruce Grove cut energy spending by $42,523 per year with few upfront costs thanks to the financing agreement. Extra solar energy produced during off-peak periods can be sold back into the local grid. The Public Works Facility achieves a carbon emission reduction of 290 tons per year.
Spruce Grove, AB
Canada
Spruce Grove, AB maps local resources during COVID-19 outbreak with HelpSeeker app
Spruce Grove worked with Parkland County to introduce the local resources app and mobile-friendly website. Residents use HelpSeeker to locate mental counseling, social services, and crisis phone lines for outbreak-related concerns. HelpSeeker provides information on local restaurant delivery options and virtual recreational activities. App users extend their searches to the Calgary metro area by expanding the map or searching specific terms.
Spruce Grove, AB
Canada
Parkland County, AB
Canada