Recent content by Foolworm

This is worth clarifying, as the ERRS was able to construct an extension to the line quite recently. Even if they don't own the ROW, it seems like they manage it on behalf of whoever does.

https://pub-edmonton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=01f00564-52d9-43f9-bd4a-56275a85f39a&lang=English&Agenda=Agenda&Item=29&Tab=attachments https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2024/02/16/nait-set-to-grow-from-four-schools-to-seven Slowly but surely...

I've suggested this before (albeit for Centre LRT and Whyte BRT public engagement) but it's a non-starter. The ERRS is heavily opposed to any other use of the corridor, several of their members post on this forum and can attest to it.

Even further down the line, there's the Urban Planning Committee in May when the BRT plan is supposed to be unveiled. The B1 route (Century Park - Downtown - Castle Downs) has significant overlaps with the Airport-Downtown service, so the two have to be considered in tandem.

It's too bad there isn't a siding like with DL MacDonald where trains can make an unannounced stop for staff looking to get on/off there.

With the 4 / B2, it could be a quick win to implement something like what Vancouver had on Broadway with the 9 / B99 combo. On the other hand, the City might be aiming for something more substantial like Calgary's Max Purple, with dedicated BRT lanes and more substantial stops. That being...

ETS has not released any ridership figures lately, and what reporting they have has been inconsistent since the start of the pandemic. It's one of their weaker points when compared to other peer agencies, for which data can be found quite readily.

Somewhat off-topic, but the updated ARP also shows a planned redevelopment of Mill Woods Mainstreet (the mall north of 28 Ave). I hadn't noticed it before, but has anything official ever been announced?

Given that Council has voted down first the EMTSC and then the airport bus service expansion, should people expect a three-peat with the proposed BRT network?

https://globalnews.ca/news/10284646/city-edmonton-employees-union-strike-lockout/ This could be a long and protracted strike / lock-out as neither side seems to be willing to budge.

https://engaged.edmonton.ca/millwoodstowncentre Here we go again...

Really? Saying that Administration is misleading Council on the basis of obviousness? That is very much conspiracy theory absent actual, smoking gun evidence to back it up. I suggest you go to a public Council hearing or write to your Councillor and tell them, to their face, about it then...

Can we not speculate on Administration misleading or biasing information to Council? It's conspiracy talk that only serves to undermine trust in the policy-making process. For what it's worth, I think this decision was foreshadowed by EMTSC: The City is in full austerity mode now and looking...

Well Central LRT was absolutely going to happen until it didn't, so I think anything that is not actually under construction is just a potential extension. I'm guessing there's been design work actually done for the former two, but I still find it misleading as it blends the constructed and...

https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/default/files/public-files/assets/transit/LRT-Network-Map.pdf The network map has finally been updated to remove Central LRT -- bummer. Strange that Gorman and Ellerslie are listed as 'potential' extensions whereas Metro NW and Capital S are not. No mention of...