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ETS is officially launching Edmonton’s first battery-electric buses today! This is truly a historic milestone for the City of Edmonton. For many years I’ve advocated for the adoption of electric buses in our city. Electric buses save the City money and help us reach our energy and climate goals. They are roughly 30% less expensive… Read More
Last week I spoke bluntly about the financial hardships the City is facing. I’ve been stressing the difficult financial position the City of Edmonton is in due to COVID-19 since the very beginning of this pandemic. The message hasn’t changed – but I’m glad to see that folks understand, tangibly, what is at stake if… Read More
UPDATE (March 11, 2020): All Edmonton-area municipalities have voted and all, expect for Strathcona County, are in favour of a regional transit commission. Approval from the provincial government is the only thing left before the Regional Transit Services Commission (RTSC) is officially formed. It is expected that the RTSC will begin operations as early as… Read More
Ahead of this spring’s provincial election, I’m encouraging you to “Ask About Edmonton” when candidates knock on your door. The City of Edmonton’s #askaboutYEG campaign, which launched today, is about mobilizing citizens to champion their city – because Edmonton priorities should be at the forefront of provincial candidates’ minds. It’s important for the next government… Read More
Yesterday City Council updated and confirmed the plans for the West LRT line, including decisions on where to separate the train at key intersections and asking for more information on neighbourhood-specific concerns before we go to final build. It was an important day for west end neighbourhoods and our city as a whole. Throughout this… Read More