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Edmonton is truly blessed to be doing business in a part of the world largely insulated from the economic turbulence swirling all around us. This is partly good planning, but its also good fortune that we find ourselves at the crossroads of a number of primary industries – from oil and gas, to forestry, mining… Read More
Construction season is upon us once again – but as each year passes Council is dedicating more of your tax dollars toward local roads, over and above the continued work on the main roads. I recently requested a report from City Administration on progress, which was debated June 26th at Transportation Committee. The report can… Read More
Closing the loop on a campaign promise (and two previous posts from October of 2010 and February of 2012) I can report a mix of good and bad news after today’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee discussion of the merits of adding a station between Southgate and Century Park. The good news: the report responding to my… Read More
Following up on some feedback from food vendors and Mack Male’s thoughtful analysis, I submitted the following formal inquiry at Council today aimed at making it easier to operate this type of business: Given the number of new food trucks appearing on city streets, and the largely positive reception they are receiving, please provide a… Read More
Would you be willing to make a change in your transportation choices one day a week? That’s the question the City is asking this summer with the “1-Day-a-Week” Pledge. Through a series of events, including last weekend’s launch at Gazebo Park in Old Strathcona, the City’s Transportation Department will be working to illustrate the impact… Read More