Transit
Recent stories about transit
Closing intersections to fast-track LRT a 'novel' shift, podcasters say
A council committee's decision to endorse closing several intersections to drivers in Edmonton's west end to accelerate construction of the $2.6-billion Valley Line West LRT is a sign of a changing city, the co-hosts of Episode 295 Speaking Municipally said.
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On the agenda: DATS audit, emergency management, travel expenses
This week, council committees will meet to discuss an audit of the Dedicated Accessible Transit Service, emergency management in 2024, and travel expenses.
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Major streets set to change to give buses priority
The city is set to install a dedicated bus lane along parts of 101 Street downtown, one of eight streets that will see changes to give buses priority over other vehicles.
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On the agenda: Public spaces bylaw, Valley Line West construction
This week, council committees will meet to discuss the proposed public spaces bylaw, an accelerated construction timeline for the Valley Line West LRT, and tax forgiveness.
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Second payment system in three years always part of plan, ETS head says
The long process that Edmonton Transit Service has used to arrive at offering riders machines that allow tap-to-pay at LRT stations, transit centres, and on buses was by design, branch manager Carrie Hotton-MacDonald told Taproot.
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On the agenda: LRT cell service, derelict properties, St. Anthony School
This week, council returns from the holiday break to discuss installing cell service in underground transit areas, taxing derelict properties at a higher rate, and the redevelopment of St. Anthony School.
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Vehicle traffic on 102 Avenue down 90% following LRT construction
A city report that offers insight into how the Valley Line LRT has changed the ways people move around the downtown core could lead to a review of wait times for pedestrian signals, adjustments to signage for drivers, and even even real-time warnings about cyclists.
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A moment in history: Dec. 6, 1977
On this day in 1977, commuters were frustrated by delays in the construction of Edmonton's new pedway network.
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Calls for public engagement: Windsor Park rezoning, ETS trip tool
Here are opportunities to inform municipal planning for rezoning, transit services, recreation, and more.
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