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Bike lanes in the slow lane (opens the original)
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We speak with Coun. Ashley Salvador and Aaron Budnick of the Edmonton Bike Coalition about Edmonton's slow bike-lane build-out and the province's threat to derail it. Plus, we hear about the confusing budget of it all and how funding decisions will determine where the network goes next. (00:00) - Introduction (00:51) - Ad: Skyline Rush Challenge (01:36) - Interview introduction (03:28) - Active transportation with Ashley and Aaron (08:55) - What has the $100 million built? (14:17) - What happene
Where do we Global from here? (opens the original)
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This week, municipalities weigh in on new strategic and business plans from Edmonton Global. Gibbons and Beaumont are out, but Edmonton is all in. Plus, council pushes forward with the active transportation network expansion, and we get an update on the Edmonton Research Park. (00:00) - Introduction (01:31) - Ad: Events Roundup (04:06) - Edmonton Global (16:36) - Bike lanes (23:27) - Edmonton Research Park (28:56) - Ahmad Jawad on IASP (30:59) - Public toilets (37:45) - Close Here are the releva
Everyone is mad for different reasons (opens the original)
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City administration is bowing down to provincial bike lane legislation that doesn't even exist yet. Plus, council requested more information on how infill impacts surrounding property values, and we discuss the proposed LRT station fare gate pilot. (00:00) - Introduction (01:31) - Municipal bike lanes (10:23) - Bike lanes in Ontario (13:25) - Pause on active transportation infrastructure (18:29) - Fare gate pilot (24:40) - Infill impacts (32:46) - Movers & Shakers (36:19) - Fringe update (38:25)
Working as a herd (opens the original)
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We speak with Edmonton Global CEO Daryn Edgar and Spruce Grove Mayor Jeff Acker about Edmonton Global's new strategic plan and how shareholders are feeling about the organization these days. Plus, we bring you an update on Gibbons, the best little town in the northeast. (00:00) - Introduction (03:34) - Ad: Taproot's Food Roundup (04:22) - Gibbons update (14:44) - Interview with Daryn Edgar and Jeff Acker (58:42) - Post-interview discussion (59:57) - Closing Here are the relevant links for this e
Talking about Rossdale (opens the original)
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We're joined by an archeology expert and an advocate with experience in Indigenous relations for a deep dive on Indigenous engagement in Rossdale, and across the river valley. (00:00) - Introduction (00:42) - Restaurant closures (10:32) - Ad: Edmonton Opera (12:11) - Rossdale engagement (14:22) - Interview with Kisha and Miranda (54:01) - Post-interview discussion (59:50) - Scramble update (01:00:30) - Closing Here are the relevant links for this episode: Restaurant closures July 21, 2026 Food R
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