St. Albert, AB
City in Alberta
Canada
St. Albert, AB implements Intelligent Transportation System for improved traffic efficiency
The Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) connects IoT devices to a central monitoring platform by fiber. Bluetooth units at four intersections monitor vehicle times between fixed points on St. Albert Trail. Advanced detection technology anticipates vehicle arrival at intersections for real-time changes to traffic signals. City staffers receive system updates, device alerts, and live traffic feeds from the ITS platform.
St. Albert, AB
Canada
St. Albert, AB "Toys for Tickets" campaign accepts donated toys as payment for parking tickets
The City of St. Albert's Municipal Enforcement Services created the "Toys for Tickets" campaign to support less fortunate families during the holidays. The campaign gives residents the opportunity to submit new toys as an alternate form of payment for their parking tickets. Eligibility for the campaign is limited to recent parking tickets and the value of the donated toy must be at least $25 to qualify.
St. Albert, AB
Canada
St. Albert, AB deployed the first municipally-owned, long-range electric buses in Canada
The City of St. Albert deployed the first municipally-owned, long-range electric buses in Canada. The buses are battery-powered allowing them to make multiple trips before needing to recharge. The electric buses reduce noise pollution since they are quieter than diesel buses.
St. Albert, AB
Canada
St. Albert, AB installed an award-winning solar panel system to power its facilities and buses
The City of St. Albert installed a high-efficiency solar panel system at the Dez Liggett Transit Facility. The module includes a 301-kilowatt solar panel system that supplies one-third of the building's electricity. This system was installed as part of the city's goal to use renewable energy to offset the use of electricity in its facilities and electric bus fleet. The City publishes real-time information of the solar panel system's performance on its website.
St. Albert, AB
Canada