{"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.\nHere are the relevant links for this episode:\n\nEdmonton Explorer\nEdmonton Explorer: Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour\nAgency calls 'All aboard!' for visitor economy\nExplore Edmonton with new trolley service, discovery pass\nFCM Annual Conference in Edmonton\nMayors seek federal funding for downtowns at Edmonton conference\nFederation of Canadian Municipalities launches new defence task force\nETS takes over Valley Line from TransEd\nNews Release: ETS to become long-term operator for Valley Line LRT\nTransEd replaced as Valley Line LRT operator as Edmonton ends 30-year contract early\nTransEd ousted as Valley Line Southeast operator, ETS to take over\nEdmonton Transit taking over operation of Valley Line\n2013: P3, or not P3? That's the question as we try to fund Edmonton's future LRT\nParking fees at attractions\nUPDATE: 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. \nCity to charge for parking at Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory, Fort Edmonton\nCurbside and Parking Program - Transforming Edmonton's Curbside and Parking Program\nThis 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...","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}