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ETS Bus and General Transit Improvements

soupcrate said:
globalnews.ca

Alberta steps up with $79.5M transit money for struggling cities, matches federal funds | Globalnews.ca

The one-time, $159-million payment from the federal and provincial governments aims to help cities maintain transit service levels after two years of decreased ridership.
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160 million in total funding for all of Alberta, Edmonton only asked for 41 million. Looks like ETS is staying solvent friends.
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According to EJ article below, Edmonton is asking for $81.6 million over two years.

The deadline for the province to step up and access matching federal dollars was today - so just under the wire.

Interesting, last-minute approach. They seem to be taking a similar approach on some other issues too. But glad they did make this move.

 
TAS said:
According to EJ article below, Edmonton is asking for $81.6 million over two years.

The deadline for the province to step up and access matching federal dollars was today - so just under the wire.

Interesting, last-minute approach. They seem to be taking a similar approach on some other issues too. But glad they did make this move.

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Where did you see that today was the deadline? I haven't seen any other provinces commit funding yet. I'm curious how the other provinces are going to handle the "expand housing" part of the requirements.
 
archited said:
Overhead wires are also extremely inefficient as a power source; electricity is lost to the atmosphere (that's why you hear that crackling sound when there is frost buildup on overhead wires). LSM and LIM systems will begin to replace all overhead wire systems -- Japan is a leader here.
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Apologies for replying to an old post, but LIM isn't really a replacement for overhead lines. LIM trains still require power supply usually in the form of a 3rd rail, which is probably less efficient than an AC overhead line. It's true that the propulsion itself is slightly more efficient but it doesn't solve the problem of overhead lines and 3rd rail is a non-starter for trams/surface LRT
 
^^^^ LIM would be viewed as an "assist" for grade scenarios (think Connors Hill in Edmonton). LSM would be the ideal solution for level grade propulsion -- far, far superior in terms of energy use to overhead lines which by virtue of their deployment are always "on" when there are trains running. A (admittedly weak) comparison would be leaving the living room lights on all of the time, day and night (overhead wires) versus having an occupancy sensor that turned lights on only when someone was in the room -- otherwise off (LSM propulsion). Third rail has nothing to do with this and is a red herring in this context.
 
archited said:
^^^^ LIM would be viewed as an "assist" for grade scenarios (think Connors Hill in Edmonton). LSM would be the ideal solution for level grade propulsion -- far, far superior in terms of energy use to overhead lines which by virtue of their deployment are always "on" when there are trains running. A (admittedly weak) comparison would be leaving the living room lights on all of the time, day and night (overhead wires) versus having an occupancy sensor that turned lights on only when someone was in the room -- otherwise off (LSM propulsion). Third rail has nothing to do with this and is a red herring in this context.
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How do you propose we power the LIM train with no 3rd rail or catenary line? The only inverse LIM train with an active track and passive train is Disney's Peoplemover and the IAH "Subway", both of which are small, unpowered boxes that rattle along at not much faster than walking speed.
On the other hand LSM technology in my opinion is nowhere near worth it for regular slow trains until far into the future over a simpler and proven century old technology. Not saying LSM will never be viable or catch on, or that it doesn't work well enough, it works well and yes you save on the electrical losses. Just at the moment LSM propulsion is in its infancy and costs a lot of money while catenary fed systems and even LIM propulsion are still well and good
 
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^^^^ You are describing what "has-been" -- I am engaged in future-think. There is no room on this post for detailed explanations of the mechanics of an LSM line, spiked periodically by LIMs. If you want to get into a detailed mechanical/electrical discussion please PM me and we can hash it out there. LSM is not in its infancy in Japan. There is no reason why it has to be so here. Again, a past-versus-future argument.
 
Masks required on transit and in transit spaces​

March 22, 2022

Face masks on transit and transit spaces, such as transit centres and LRT platforms, continue to be required after a bylaw was passed earlier today by Edmonton City Council. The decision aligns the City’s rules with the mandatory mask requirements put in place by the Government of Alberta to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Under provincial rules, the mask mandate cannot be enforced by municipal peace officers. While this decision by City Council now allows tickets to be issued for bylaw infractions, an education-first approach will be taken by peace officers.

The bylaw takes effect immediately and will end when the Chief Medical Officer of Health rescinds their order requiring face masks be worn on public transit.​

For more information:
edmonton.ca/COVID19

Media contact:
Geoffrey Driscoll
Communications and Engagement
780-293-2971​

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Aight just hear me out...

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What's better than a new state-of-the-art inner-city rec center? One that is served with a new inner-city LRT line!:p
 
ChazYEG said:
Agreed. For me, finishing the LRT under Jasper and up 124 at/111 Ave, at least until the Telus World of Science, is the one big extension no one ever talks about.
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Agreed. West jasper ave will badly need LRT in the future. That’s the major drawback of that area currently. Poor connections to UofA, whyte, even DT proper.
 
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