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Transit riders organize to push for improved service and community
A group of frequent transit users who rely on the service has formed the Edmonton Transit Riders advocacy group to spur change and build a sense of community among passengers.
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Stadium Station redesign sees calls for service drop by 50%
Edmonton's head of transit said a redesign that emphasizes visibility has turned one of the least safe LRT stations in the city into one of the safest.
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Podcasters ponder parking and people in Old Strathcona
Suggestions within the Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy to remove parking, add bus rapid transit, and further pedestrianize the ever-popular area prompted the co-hosts of Episode 279 of Speaking Municipally to offer their thoughts.
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On the agenda: Fiscal gaps, Whyte Ave changes, transit needs
This week, council committees will meet to discuss gaps in the operating and capital budgets, changes to the Old Strathcona public realm, and what transit needs to serve a growing population.
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Pedestrian-only Rice Howard Way continues into fall
After reporting a successful first year, Edmonton hopes to continue making Rice Howard Way pedestrian-only for both stand-alone events and regular programming.
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Calls for public engagement: Playgrounds, city centre, fire safety
Here are opportunities to help inform municipal decision-making for park and playground development, city centre planning, and more.
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On the agenda: Bill 20, district planning, 124 Street highrise
This week, council is scheduled to discuss how Alberta's Bill 20 will affect its budget for the 2025 election, vote on bylaws that enable the District Policy, and decide if it will approve a rezoning on 124 Street.
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Podcast explores report detailing rise in homelessness
A 47% surge in the number of unhoused and underhoused people between January and July suggests Edmonton may not be ready to shelter those who would otherwise sleep rough in freezing winter temperatures, the co-hosts of Episode 278 of Speaking Municipally said.
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Developers urge Edmonton to follow B.C. on single-egress buildings
As British Columbia legalizes the construction of new multi-family buildings with a single staircase, a developer is pushing for Edmonton to adopt the same rules.
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