{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Speaking Municipally","title":"Seniors passes won’t double. That’s Fare.","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1fa135e4\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2613,"description":"Council decided to stick with a smaller, previously-approved increase to transit fares, instead of asking for a big increase. We also discuss council procedures, BRT, shelter standards and locations, and the city's approach to major projects.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Fringe wrapEdmonton Fringe $72K short of fundraising goal as festival draws to a closeMHCare Medical Donates $58,000 to Support FringeCouncil proceduresMinutes for the item at the Aug. 20, 2024 city council meetingTransit costsEdmonton to fill $10M gap in revenue to keep low-income transit programEdmonton transit may double monthly costs for seniors in 2025 with steep hikes for ARC and cash faresEdmonton mayor wants Alberta government's help to keep low-income transit program afloatBRTQ&A: Could bus rapid transit improve Edmonton's transit system?Project managementNo New Projects Without A New Management Approach — Tim CartmellMinutes for the item at the Aug. 20, 2024 city council meetingProject Management Audit (March 2022) — Andrew KnackShelter standardsOpinion: Full picture needed on encampment debateOn the agenda: Transit fare increase, shelter standards, affordable housingEdmonton councillors say heavy industrial areas not suitable for homeless sheltersWhere should new shelters go in Edmonton?630 CHEDCorus Entertainment's 630 CHED moving up the AM dialCorus Entertainment 'aggressively' cutting costs, laying off more employees as revenue slumpsFrom the Taproot newsroomTaproot launches an Events RoundupAlberta oil to become carbon fibre in new Edmonton facilityEdmonton is a city filled with stones, bones, and ancient historyEvents promote women and girls to throw TDs or drop inRapid fireAlberta premier reveals plans to transfer hospitals away from AHSPSA: Police commission member recruitment underwayHere's how Edmonton's commute time stacks up against other Canadian spotsSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mUtN74o21l0bnRqQ1zHLbXde-IrosiO1iUlYtjEJ_Oc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE1My8xNTMzMjQz/MTA3LWFydHdvcmsu/anBn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}