It would be difficult to nail down exactly which initiative contributed most to the 5.2 percent increase in ridership the Edmonton Transit System (ETS) experienced in 2011. It must be part of the overall increasing trend that’s been ongoing since 2002, when Edmontonians were taking almost 300,000 bus and LRT trips every weekday. In 2011, [...]
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As you may be aware, the City of Edmonton is planning for a more sustainable future by encouraging Transit Oriented Development (TOD) around existing and future LRT Stations – almost 60 in total. Transit Oriented Development refers to development that is planned and integrated around a transit station. Its aim is to create more attractive, [...]
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Livability,
LRT,
Transit Oriented Development
Welcome to the Edmonton this Week Podcast, an in-depth look at City of Edmonton programs and initiatives that affect your life. Each week, your host, Wade Sorochan, takes you inside City Hall and around Edmonton to speak to the people who operate our city. Listen on iTunes Listen to an interview: Winter Sidewalks Bylaw [...]
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Edmonton This Week,
Night Ride Pilot Project,
Sustainable Purchasing,
Winter Sidewalks
Forty years ago a unique planning process, the Mill Woods Development Concept, was set to transform urban development in Edmonton. The goal for Mill Woods was straightforward – create a place for people, a community with a strong sense of place, well connected to its surroundings. Planning for Mill Woods began in 1969 to create [...]
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Mill Woods Station Area Plan,
the way we move,
walkability
Recently, Edmonton Transit System (ETS) teamed up with local musician Colleen Brown and Councillor Don Iveson to create “a concert in motion.” The initial goal was modest: Showcase ETS’ new commuter tools for ETS Trip Planner and promote their upcoming Twitter take-over. The result was something a little more amazing than your average advertising spot [...]
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