Too many Fareomatics spoil the broth

Summary

In the latest episode of "Troy talks a lot: The Podcast" Troy and Mack (but mostly Troy) talk about some of the advantages of free transit, why it didn't happen, and why climate change was not the best argument to make in service of free transit. Plus journalism is dead!

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Mean Tweets

• @AbdulYMalik's tweet

Katz Group

• Katz Group eyes building second-largest European arena in Frankfurt, Germany

EXPO Parking

• Parking gates go automated at Expo Centre, 32 cashiers to transition into other jobs
• Fired parking cashiers can sue Northlands for defamation, judges rule

Cat Overcrowding

• Cat overcrowding: Edmonton's animal care centre now requiring appointments for lost cat drop-offs due to capacity issues

Transit Fares

• Councillors opt for plan to improve transit service instead of removing fares in drive to increase ridership
• Edmonton transit use low as city set to launch bus redesign
• Councillor sets ambitious target to get people to ride Edmonton Transit
• Edmonton councillors shut down free transit idea
• Troy's tweets

StarMetro

• Toronto Star shutting down StarMetro newspapers

Power Battle

• Corus Entertainment wins ‘power’ battle over broadcasting rival after judge grants injunction on use of radio station name

Speaking Municipally is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. This week we highlighted Park Power, "a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities." We also talked about the Eskimo Empire Podcast because the Grey Cup is on Sunday!

Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, a home for curiosity-driven stories about our city, cultivated by the community. In addition to this podcast, Taproot publishes the Council Roundup every week. Sign up to get it delivered by email for free.

★ Support this podcast by donating ★

What is Speaking Municipally?

Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don't have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.