“Knowledge is like money: to be of value, it must circulate, and in circulating it can increase in quantity and, hopefully, in value.” - Louis L’Amour, American writer of novels and short stories, 1908-1988.

Summer in Edmonton has many annual festivals like the Edmonton Heritage Festival, Edmonton Folk Music Festival, and the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. 

Parking can be scarce at these festivals, so travelling by ETS or DATS is recommended.

Did you know that people with lower incomes (such as some people with disabilities) may be eligible to get an Arc card with a reduced cost?

The website www.edmonton.ca/ets/subsidized-transit has information about the Ride Transit Program. It says: 

With Arc, instead of paying a monthly rate upfront, participants pay for transit as they use it. You can load as little as $4 or as much as  you need.

Once you reach a daily cap ($10.25) or the monthly Ride Transit fare cap ($36 or $51, depending on your eligibility), you can ride transit for free for the rest of that day or month.

The site suggests you call 311 if you have questions about Ride Transit. You can also apply for the program through the website. 

Taking transit is a cost-saving way to travel, and I find the Arc card accessible. ETS drivers are knowledgeable and can assist. I have also mentioned in previous columns that the Valley Line trains are very accessible.

It will soon be autumn, so enjoy the remaining summer days!

Ian Young is a columnist and Block Carrier with the paper. He lives in the area.