{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Speaking Municipally","title":"Vroom, vroom, vroom went the trolley","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2570,"description":"We'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.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Edmonton ExplorerEdmonton Explorer: Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing TourAgency calls 'All aboard!' for visitor economyExplore Edmonton with new trolley service, discovery passFCM Annual Conference in EdmontonMayors seek federal funding for downtowns at Edmonton conferenceFederation of Canadian Municipalities launches new defence task forceETS takes over Valley Line from TransEdNews Release: ETS to become long-term operator for Valley Line LRTTransEd replaced as Valley Line LRT operator as Edmonton ends 30-year contract earlyTransEd ousted as Valley Line Southeast operator, ETS to take overEdmonton Transit taking over operation of Valley Line2013: P3, or not P3? That's the question as we try to fund Edmonton's future LRTParking fees at attractionsUPDATE: We misspoke about 15-minute free parking. While administration recommended removing it, Urban Planning Committee ultimately passed a motion to preserve 15-minute free parking by adjusting rates for people parking longer than that to cover the cost. City to charge for parking at Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory, Fort EdmontonCurbside and Parking Program - Transforming Edmonton's Curbside and Parking ProgramThis 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...","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}