Commit to our transit priorities? Pecan't do it!
Download MP3We've debated it a billion times, but we're a billion dollars short so let's re-litigate LRT!
Plus our bus network redesign passes ~with contention~ and our mayor might be losing control of council's message.
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
ECSD
Hyperloop
Jason Maas
Bus Network Redesign
- 'It requires courage,' Edmonton mayor says as new bus system is scheduled to launch
- Council decides overhauled transit system to hit Edmonton streets next August
BRT/LRT
- Councillor calling for halt of Valley Line West LRT wants bus rapid transit discussion
- Transit Redesign: The LRT is Holding Us Back
Iveson in Ottawa
Climate Leadership
Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes on until Feb. 17 at the TELUS World of Science Edmonton. The exhibition features "more than 300 artifacts, including some of Marvel’s most iconic and sought-after pages, costumes, and props." We also shared the story of Hans Doef who started Blindman Brewing in Lacombe with help from ATB Financial. "Blindman is considered a veteran of Alberta's brewing industry—they were 20th on the scene. Today, there are 99 across the province."
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