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What follows ran in today’s Edmonton Examiner as my monthly column. It follows up from this previous post. I heard loud and clear that last week was challenging for many motorists encountering LRT on the south side, especially those who use 51 Avenue. The transportation department remains focused on optimizing the performance of all intersections… Read More
Though the new extension of the South LRT has otherwise gotten off to a smooth start, there were significant problems at 51 Ave yesterday and again today. I’ve been in touch with the senior staff at the Transportation Department and they are keeping us apprised of their work and I visited the intersection twice during… Read More
This follows up from a previous post of mine from last fall. Yesterday Council’s Transportation and Public Works Committee received this report and further debated the merits of transit service to the International Airport. The City and County of Leduc are close to offering a commuter service to their citizens and employers that would connect to… Read More
A couple of updates: a project I’ve been working on called the Edmonton Learning City Initiative became an official Council Initiative today. More on this to come in May and June. Here are the terms of reference. The mayor has put speculation to rest an announced that he will run again. The pundits are already… Read More
I had indicated the other day on this blog that I was hesitant about the proposed Stony Plain Road LRT alignment, at least the part between 156 St and 121 Street. I had a number of questions, most of which were addressed in one of the most cogent presentations I’ve ever seen from city staff.… Read More