Vroom, vroom, vroom went the trolley
Download MP3We're joined by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant, who tested out Edmonton Explorer, the new hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour "trolley" from Explore Edmonton. Plus, the city is taking over operations of the Valley Line LRT, and we discuss upcoming changes to parking at attractions.
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (02:30) - Ad: Rally 4 the Road
- (03:13) - Edmonton Explorer
- (16:44) - FCM Annual Conference in Edmonton
- (22:36) - Ad: U of A Reads
- (24:07) - ETS takes over Valley Line from TransEd
- (35:12) - Parking fees at attractions
- (41:32) - Close
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Edmonton Explorer
- Edmonton Explorer: Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
- Agency calls 'All aboard!' for visitor economy
- Explore Edmonton with new trolley service, discovery pass
FCM Annual Conference in Edmonton
- Mayors seek federal funding for downtowns at Edmonton conference
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities launches new defence task force
ETS takes over Valley Line from TransEd
- News Release: ETS to become long-term operator for Valley Line LRT
- TransEd replaced as Valley Line LRT operator as Edmonton ends 30-year contract early
- TransEd ousted as Valley Line Southeast operator, ETS to take over
- Edmonton Transit taking over operation of Valley Line
- 2013: P3, or not P3? That's the question as we try to fund Edmonton's future LRT
Parking fees at attractions
- City to charge for parking at Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory, Fort Edmonton
- Curbside and Parking Program - Transforming Edmonton's Curbside and Parking Program
This episode is brought to you by the Office of Coun. Reed Clarke, who is hosting Rally 4 the Road: Patio Party. The event celebrates the potential of Stony Plain Road as a vibrant central gathering point for the community. Head to The Orange Hub on Saturday, July 4 from 4–7pm for food, music, and drinks before Grindstone Theatre's Comedy Festival shows begin. Learn about the local businesses, vacant-land opportunities, and community energy helping this historic main street thrive. Learn more
This episode is also brought to you by U of A Reads from the University of Alberta. From poetry to protest, memory to motivation — U of A alumni authors unpack the forces behind their writing in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Learn more at uab.ca/reads
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Creators and Guests
Host
Stephanie Swensrude
Stephanie is a curator and reporter at Taproot Edmonton. She attended NAIT's radio and television program and has worked at CBC, CFJC in Kamloops, and 630 CHED.
Guest
Colin Gallant
Colin is a reporter for Taproot Edmonton. He studied journalism at Mount Royal University and has been an editor for publications including Avenue Calgary, BeatRoute Magazine and The Calgary Journal.
