Last Run for Edmonton Trolleys
I did not support decommissioning the trolley system when Council voted on it in 2008, and I did not support the accelerated decommissioning either
Category: Transit
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LRT Park and Ride Fee Deferred
As part of finalizing the tax rates (the last step in our annual budget cycle) Council debated the merits of charging for parking at the city’s LRT lots. The Journal has posted a good synopsis here. The short version is we decided not to for now. I think most members of council, myself included, realized… Read More
Transit Camp: May 30th
Thanks to the urging and enthusiasm of active citizens and local Twitter personalities @camlinke and @mastermaq, my office is helping to organize Edmonton’s first ever TransitCamp next month. As with most “unconferences” there will be opportunities for attendees to present and the sessions will be very dialogue oriented. ETS and Tranportation Department Planners will make some presentations,… Read More
Big City LRT
I think my face is swollen from smiling. Attending the opening of these two new LRT stations today was truly a highlight of my time on council thus far. The decision to build it was made by the previous council, and I commend former Cllrs Phair, Melnychuk, Nickel and Cavanaugh (and the returning mayor and… Read More
ETS: The Every Day Way
Borrowing perhaps from the iconic “TTC: The Better Way“, ETS has a new catchphrase to help usher in a new era in public transit in our city. I like how the tagline can be personalised, as it is with the image to the right. I’ve also seen ‘To save $5500 a year” on a… Read More