Speaking with the new ETS Branch Mandaringer

Carrie Hotton-MacDonald, the new Branch Manager of Edmonton Transit, joins to talk about her new role, the bus network redesign, and to address a smattering of Twitter questions.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Shared Streets

• Edmonton planning to bring back temporary shared streets in spring 2021 for physical distancing

Alberta Campsites

• High demand for campsites means Albertans might need to consider options

GraceLife Church

• Edmonton-area church charged for over-capacity services during COVID-19 pandemic

Guest: Carrie Hotton-MacDonald

• LinkedIn
• Twitter

ETS Branch Manager

• Carrie's announcement
• Navigating transit: New ETS branch manager plans to use her experiences to improve the department
• New bus stop signs to appear on Edmonton streets ahead of 2021 network launch
• Edmonton's transit smart fare system delayed again due to COVID-19 pandemic

Transit Reference

• Bus Network Redesign
• The City Plan
• Edmonton Bike Plan
• Climate Change Adaptation

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