Tag: transportation

A new era in getting from A to B

Yesterday, Edmonton became the first municipality in Canada to allow ‘Transportation Network Companies’ like Uber to operate legally. We didn’t set out to be the first, but after more than a year of analysis and consultation, it was time to end the uncertainty. This new bylaw represents significant reform for our vehicle-for-hire industry, one that… Read More

Bike Lanes And The Big Picture

[Update – March 7, 2013: The report scheduled for discussion on March 13th has been posted here including some very interesting fall 2012 survey data here in Attachment 2 pf the report showing that more than half of Edmontonians already cycle, and that many would ride more with better facilities, including bike lanes.] Last week… Read More

Good News: City Saves Money on Stuff!

What follows is my January contribution to the Edmonton Examiner’s gracious ‘Councillor Connection‘ column space which rotates among us. Since the Examiner is split run (there are, I believe, seven different versions, each localized to different parts of the city) people outside the South West would not see this. But I thought it might be… Read More