Edmonton Public Transit

[kcantor]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

With all due respect Ken, 'at all costs' is an interesting projection; I most certainly do not profess to know all, but due enjoy commenting on all.

“enjoy commenting”? at only 62,000 plus posts i’m not sure anyone else would have noticed that until you pointed it out.

as for your defending your comments at all costs, i’ll stand by that observation. you have, after all, provided a pretty large sample size.

[Coldrsx]

Right back at you good sir.

[Coldrsx]

Some amazing shots by Glenco on SRC.






https://edmonton.skyrisecities.com/forum/threads/capital-line-lrt.24700/page-20

[Coldrsx]

• Video Link

[feepa]

more cracks found in the SE line... This thing is never going to open...

[itom 987]

LRT construction by West Edmonton Mall.
West LRT line Edmonton August 2022 by Jason Woodhead, on Flickr

[stilicho]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

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He calmly explains that in spite of the engineering failures it's still safe to drive under the structure. That's a relief.

Testing is continuing. I suppose that's another relief.

They suspect they know the cause and they're narrowing down the repair options. That's positive.

It looks like they want to release a new video regularly so please repost them here if you find them.

[Coldrsx]

City council voted 10-3 to support the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Service Commission phase one service plan that will see 11 routes across the region launch in the spring. Coun. Aaron Paquette, who voted against the plan as proposed, argued that improving local transit should be a priority over regional transit. The plan is expected to cost the city about $7.2 million, but a more specific budget will be considered later this fall. Councillors Michael Janz and Jo-Anne Wright also voted against the plan.
-Taproot

[Coldrsx]

Regional transit takes another step forward with Edmonton’s continued support
Sept. 14, 2022 · The Pulse
By Mack Male
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Edmonton city council voted 10-3 this week to support the Edmonton Metropolitan Transit Service Commission phase one service plan that will see 11 routes across the region launch in the spring.

Though council endorsed the plan, it did not commit any funding at this time. Instead, administration will bring forward a service package for council’s consideration during the upcoming budget discussions. The plan is expected to require an investment of at least $7.2 million from the City of Edmonton.

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said he firmly supports regional public transit, but cautioned the commission model could result in Edmonton paying more.

“I want everyone to know that the commission model is going to cost us more and we need to go into that with open eyes and a clear understanding,” he said.

Several councillors raised concerns about investing in regional transit ahead of improving local service. But Coun. Andrew Knack suggested council could do both with its support for the plan.

“This actually adds service hours to Edmonton. To me that is clearly better service, right now,” he said. “And it’s going to help strengthen the region.”



https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2022/...1302&mc_cid=b52c350751&mc_eid=b81cde227f

[Coldrsx]

Ridiculous to not have Sherwood Park participating in this.

[TimB09]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Ridiculous to not have Sherwood Park participating in this.

Is that more on Sherwood Park though? I don't know the history of these discussions but I do recall reading they are not onboard with this.

[Coldrsx]

I believe that's correct; unsure if it was a bad deal for them, but it seems like a missing rather large missing piece.

[Hallsy's Toupee]

Strathcona County opted out of the regional transit plan. I'm betting they'll change their minds if regional transit is a resounding success.

[Hardhatdan]

When all you do is 🞵🞵🞵🞵 exhaust from refinery stacks, you don't think quite like other people...

[feepa]

"The second largest partner, Strathcona County, agreed to be part of the regional commission but opted out in 2020 before the commission was formally established. They took their millions of dollars in budget share with them. Their council decided that the regional system they have works perfectly well and there is no need to fund an additional entity when everything is working fine as it is."

https://albertapolitics.ca/2022/09/guest...-system-really-a-good-deal-for-edmonton/

[Base]

It all comes down to control doesn't it? The question becomes do the participant municipalities feel giving up some control is better for the greater good.

[ExcaliburKid]

Davies Park and Ride is open now, lot looked to be <25% full. At least it's getting some use, I suppose

[feepa]

Originally Posted by Base

It all comes down to control doesn't it? The question becomes do the participant municipalities feel giving up some control is better for the greater good.

It's not hard to see Strathcona County's side though, they have a decent local/commuter transit system going already... if they were to allow the city/region to start to take over, they lose some control of how the service will operate, and the further they go into the region taking over, the harder it becomes to get back out of it, as county stuff is eventual lifecycle ends and isn't replaced.

[Coldrsx]

Easy solution = put a toll on Hwy 16 for addresses registered in Strathcona County, 628, Wye and Baseline.

[trevorHayden]

I suspect Alberta Municipal Affairs will force Strathcona to join the regional transit commission within the next 5 to 10 years as a condition of continued grants.