Speaking Municipally

Auteur(s): Taproot Edmonton
  • Résumé

  • Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don't have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.
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  • The only rule is there are no rules
    37 min
  • EPark is in a bit of a Hot Spot
    Apr 4 2025

    E-Park machines are being removed, making mobile payments the preferred option for parking. We also discuss directing parking revenue to nearby infrastructure improvements, the removal of speed-on-green cameras, guidelines for point access blocks, and the story behind the demise of Alberta's first commercial hydrogen fueling station.

    Here are the relevant links for this episode:


    Crosswords

    • The Taproot Mini brings a bit of fun to The Pulse

    Karen Principe

    • Coun. Principe's post

    E-Park

    • News Release: EPark transitions to mobile-only payment system
    • Edmonton moves to mobile-only parking payments: What to know

    BIA parking

    • Edmonton to mull sharing parking revenue with business districts
    • Urban Planning Committee - April 01, 2025

    Speed-on-green cameras

    • Edmonton disables intersection speeding cameras

    Point access blocks

    • City helps developers get point access blocks approved

    Hydrogen fueling station

    • Hydrogen fuelling station closed less than one year after opening to government fanfare

    Rapid fire

    • Edmonton officials warn of fake letter circulating about pet licencing fees
    • News Release: Valley Line West LRT: Phase 1 accelerated roadwork to begin soon

    Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.

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    39 min
  • And then there were twelve
    Mar 28 2025
    Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is taking a leave of absence to run in the federal election next month. We talk through the implications. Plus, extended producer responsibility is here, and the city is adding service hours to transit.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Extended Producer ResponsibilityNews Release: Extended Producer responsibility is coming to EdmontonSohi's leave of absenceSohi considers federal run as Canada needs 'serious' leadership to face TrumpFormer Edmonton mayor, city councillor weigh in on Sohi attempting federal political comebackAndrew Knack considers running for Edmonton mayor as council approves leave for Amarjeet Sohi's federal Liberal campaignBattle of AlbertaNew Edmonton Screen CEO wants to leverage local strengths for global growthCalgary Region Hydrogen Hub set to power the future of low-carbon energyEdmonton transit changesEdmonton Transit Service shuffling routes to add 50,000 annual hours of serviceNews Release: ETS offering more bus trips, expanded airport service and other improvements in 2025From the newsroomViolets moving west of Mill Creek Ravine as area heats up with business activityNew Entos Pharmaceuticals hub to help retain biotech talentRapid fireRod Loyola to run for Liberals in federal electionExcrement smeared on Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne GretzkyMcDavid, Draisaitl 'going to still be a while' before returning for OilersSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★
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    34 min

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