The Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) route system is the result of a transit strategy that was passed by city council on July 11, 2017. The redesigned system is composed of: Frequent routes operating at least every 15 minutes (at most times of day) in core areas of the city Rapid routes connecting outer areas of the city to downtown and other major destinations (including LRT stations and post-secondary institutions) Crosstown routes connecting outer quadrants of the city without operating through downtown Local routes connecting neighbourhoods to local destinations and other routes Community routes designed to connect seniors residences with nearby services. The intention behind the redesign is to allow for simplified routes with increased frequency.

Route numbers are assigned in a clockwise direction. This redesigned bus network was originally scheduled to be implemented on August 30, 2020, but was postponed until April 25, 2021, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, to save approximately $3.7 million and defer tax increases for residents. The system replaces the "Horizon 2000" transit plan, was approved by city council in July 1996 and put in place on June 29, 1997.

Frequent Routes (1–9) These routes operate often and travel on main roads in central regions of the city. Some frequent routes are only slightly modified from their existing versions and retain their current number. Route #Major DestinationsRoute DescriptionService Notes 11ACapilanoDowntownStarting at the Capilano Transit Centre, route 1A travels to Riverdale via 50 Street, 106 Avenue, and Rowland Road. The route then proceeds downtown via 95 Street, 103A Avenue, and 101 Street.1BStarting at the Capilano Transit Centre, route 1B travels on 101 Avenue and 79 Street through Terrace Heights and Forest Heights. The route then proceeds to Riverdale via 106 Avenue and Rowland Road. Route 1B then travels downtown via 95 Street, 103A Avenue, and 101 Street. 2West Edmonton MallDowntownStadiumColiseumBelvedereClareviewStarting at the West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre, route 2 travels downtown via 87 Avenue, 142 Street (through Parkview and Crestwood), 102 Avenue, and Jasper Avenue. After going through downtown, route 2 proceeds on Jasper Avenue to the Stadium Transit Centre. During late night "owl" service, route 2 then proceeds to the Coliseum Transit Centre via 82 Street and 118 Avenue. After leaving the Coliseum Transit Centre, the route proceeds to the Belvedere and West Clareview Transit Centres via Fort Road.Part of Edmonton Transit's late night "owl" service, operating past 3AM daily Only travels past the Stadium Transit Centre to the Coliseum, Belvedere, and Clareview Transit Centres during late night "owl" service3WestmountKingsway/Royal AlexStadiumStarting at the Westmount Transit Centre, route 3 takes 111 Avenue to the Kingsway/Royal Alex Transit Centre before taking Norwood Boulevard to the Stadium Transit Centre.4Lewis FarmsWest Edmonton MallSouth Campus/Fort Edmonton ParkUniversityWhyte AveBonnie DoonCapilanoStarting at the Lewis Farms Transit Centre, route 4 first takes 87 Avenue to the West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre. From there, the route travels to the South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park Transit Centre via 87 Avenue, 149 Street, Whitemud Drive, and Fox Drive. Route 4 then goes to the University Transit Centre via 114 Street. Following the University Transit Centre, the route takes 112 Street and Whyte Ave to Bonnie Doon, before taking 75 Street, 90 Avenue, and 50 Street to the Capilano Transit Centre.Route was made a part of Edmonton Transit's "Late Night Owl Service" on September 6, 2015, adding late night service past 3AM Some peak hour trips from the University Transit Centre make a loop through Idylwylde before terminating at Bonnie Doon5WestmountDowntownColiseumStarting at the Westmount Transit Centre, route 5 first travels to downtown via 114 Avenue (through Inglewood), 124 Street, and Jasper Avenue. Downtown the route travels on 101 Street and 103A Avenue, before the route leaves downtown to go to the Coliseum Transit Centre via 95 Street (through McCauley and Parkdale) and 118 Avenue.Route entered service on December 8, 1974 and was serviced by trolley buses off and on until May 2, 20096SouthgateDaviesStarting at the Southgate Centre, route 6 travels to the Davies Transit Centre via 51 Avenue.7West Edmonton MallMacEwan UniversityDowntownStarting at the West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre, route 7 travels downtown via 170 Street, 95 Avenue, 149 Street, 107 Avenue, 116 Street, and 104 Avenue, terminating at the CN Tower.8AbbottsfieldColiseumNAITMacEwan UniversityDowntownWhyte AveUniversityStarting at the Abbottsfield Transit Centre, route 8 travels on 118 Avenue to the Coliseum Transit Centre and then to NAIT. Leaving NAIT, route 8 travels downtown via 109 Street (passing MacEwan University). The route travels through downtown on Jasper Avenue before proceeding to the University Transit Centre via Scona Road, 99 Street, Whyte Avenue, and 112 Street.Route was made a part of Edmonton Transit's "Late Night Owl Service" on September 6, 2015, adding late night service with the last bus terminating after 3AM9Eaux ClairesNorthgateDowntownSouthgateCentury ParkStarting at the Eaux Claires Transit Centre, route 9 travels on 97 Street to the Northgate Transit Centre before continuing to downtown via 97 and 101 Streets. Leaving downtown, the route travels to the Southgate Transit via 109 (over the High Level Bridge and through Pleasantview) and 111 Streets. During late night "owl" service, route 9 continues on 111 Street to the Century Park Transit Centre.Route entered service on November 9, 1975 and was serviced by trolley buses off and on from May 1976 to May 2, 2009 Route was the first to have all buses permanently equipped with bike racks, on September 1, 1996, after lobbying from former Councillor Tooker Gomberg Route was the first in Edmonton to be served by articulated buses during weekday peak hours, starting in May 2001. Articulated buses continued to operate on route 9 until July 1, 2018 when they were reallocated. Route was made a part of Edmonton Transit's "Late Night Owl Service" on September 6, 2015, adding late night service and a late night extension to Century Park, with the last bus terminating after 3AM Only continues past Southgate to Century Park during late night "owl" service Does not operate in Pleasantview during late night service

Crosstown Routes (31, 51–56) These routes connect outer quadrants of the city without operating through downtown. Route #Major DestinationsRoute DescriptionService Notes31LegerSouth Campus/Fort Edmonton ParkUniversityStarting at the Leger Transit Centre, route 31 first travels to the South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park Transit Centre via Terwillegar Drive, Whitemud Drive and 122 Street. The route then travels to the University Transit Centre via 65 Avenue, 113 Street and 114 Street. Travelling Southbound, The Route starts at the University Transit Centre before travelling to the South Campus/Fort Edmonton Park via 112 Street, 83 Avenue, 114 Street, 113 Street and 65 Avenue. The route then continues to the Leger Transit Centre via Fox Drive, Whitemud Drive, and Terwillegar Drive.Express Service Weekday Service Only51Castle DownsWestmountUniversityStarting at the Castle Downs Transit Centre, route 51 first travels to the Westmount Transit Centre via Castle Downs Road, 132 Avenue, 127 Street, 118 Avenue, and Groat Road. The route then continues to the University Transit Centre via 135 Street (through North Glenora), Groat Road, and 87 Avenue. The route makes a loop around the University Hospital before returning to Westmount and Castle Downs.52NorthgateWestmountJasper PlaceWest Edmonton MallStarting at the Northgate Transit Centre, route 52 first travels to the Westmount Transit Centre via 137 Avenue and St. Albert Trail. From there the route travels to the Jasper Place Transit Centre via 111 Avenue and 156 Street, before continuing through Glenwood and West Meadowlark Park to the West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre.53ClareviewBelvedereColiseumCapilanoMill WoodsStarting at the West Clareview Transit Centre, route 53 first travels to the Belvedere and Coliseum Transit Centres via Fort Road. The route then travels to the Capilano Transit Centre via Wayne Gretzky Drive and Fulton Place. After leaving the Capilano Transit Centre, the route travels on 50 Street to the Mill Woods Transit Centre.54ClareviewNorthgateMistatim IndustrialWest Edmonton MallStarting at the West Clareview Transit Centre, route 54 first travels to the Northgate Transit Centre via 137 Avenue before continuing to the West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre via 137 Avenue, 170 Street, 107 Avenue, and 178 Street.55West Edmonton MallSouthgateMeadowsStarting at the West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre, route 55 first travels to the Southgate Transit Centre via 87 Avenue, 159 Street, Whitemud Drive, 122 Street, and 51 Avenue. Upon leaving the Southgate Transit Centre, the route continues on Whitemud Drive to the Meadows Transit Centre.56West Edmonton MallLegerCentury ParkMill Woods MeadowsStarting at the West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre, route 56 first travels to the Leger Transit Centre via 87 Avenue, 159 Street, Whitemud Drive, Riverbend Road, and 23 Avenue. Upon leaving the Leger Transit Centre, the route continues on 23 Avenue to the Century Park and Mill Woods Transit Centres. Upon leaving the Mill Woods Transit Centre, the route continues on 23 Avenue and 17 Street to the Meadows Transit Centre.Some buses may terminate at the Mill Woods Transit Centre instead of the Meadows Transit Centre

Local and Community Routes These routes operate mainly within one area of the city and are numbered roughly clockwise by region.

North Edmonton (100's) Route #Major DestinationsRoute DescriptionService Notes101AbbottsfieldStadiumStarting at the Abbottsfield Transit Centre, route 101 winds through Rundle Heights and Beverly Heights, before traveling on 112 Avenue through Highlands and Bellevue to the Stadium Transit Centre.102AbbottsfieldColiseumNAITKingsway/Royal AlexStarting at the Abbottsfield Transit Centre, route 102 travels through Beacon Heights and Newton before taking 118 Avenue to the Coliseum Transit Centre. From there, the route travels through Delton and Westwood to NAIT. Route 102 then travels on 106 Street to the Kinsway/Royal Alex Transit Centre.103Eaux ClairesCastle DownsKingsway/Royal AlexStarting at the Eaux Claires Transit Centre, route 103 winds through the neighbourhoods of Lorelei, Baturyn, Caernarvon, Baranow, Calder, and Lauderdale, before proceeding to the Kingsway/Royal Alex Transit Centre via 97 and 101 Streets.104ClareviewColiseumStarting at the East Clareview Transit Centre, route 104 takes 50 Street and 118 Avenue to the Coliseum Transit Centre.106BelvedereNorthgateDunveganStarting at the Belvedere Transit Centre, route 106 travels on 132 Avenue to Northgate Transit Centre, Wellington and Athlone, making a loop before returning to Belvedere.107ClareviewManning Town CentreLondonderryBelvedereStarting at the West Clareview Transit Centre, route 107 winds through Ebbers, Brintnell, Cy Becker, and McConachie, before taking 66 Street (past Londonderry) to the Belvedere Transit Centre.108ClareviewBelvedereStarting at the East Clareview Transit Centre, route 108 winds through Hairsine, Bannerman, Kernohan, Overlanders, and Homesteader to the Belvedere Transit Centre.109A109BNorthgateCumberlandOxfordCastle DownsGriesbachStarting at the Northgate Transit Centre, route 109A winds through the neighbourhoods of Carlisle, Hudson, Cumberland, Carlton, Oxford, and Dunluce, arriving at Castle Downs Transit Centre. The route then returns to Northgate via Griesbach. Route 109B does the same trip in the reverse (counterclockwise) direction.111Concordia University