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Council took some steps toward funding a comprehensive BRT and pedestrian realm project along Whyte Ave, but we also learned that the city will continue to make some piecemeal changes this year. Plus, The Quarters CRL isn't doing so well, and the city wants you to build the budget.

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (01:31) - Ad: GoodMorning
  • (02:12) - Whyte Avenue transit priority measures
  • (22:08) - 101 Street bus priority lanes
  • (27:32) - Army & Navy building
  • (29:56) - The Quarters CRL
  • (38:48) - Budget engagement
  • (40:37) - Close

  • Here are the relevant links for this episode:


    Water update

    • Spring runoff causing funky water with strong chlorine smell in Edmonton

    Whyte Avenue transit priority measures

    • Transit Priority Measures on Whyte Avenue FAQ
    • Edmontonians flag safety, parking concerns as city mulls transit priority measures, bus rapid transit
    • November 2025: Road Safety Looms Large Over Edmonton

    101 Street bus priority lanes

    • A tale of two streets: Businesses either support or scorn public transit push

    Army & Navy building

    • July 2025: 'We're getting everything ready': How the Army and Navy building is preparing to re-open

    The Quarters CRL

    • 2026 Community Revitalization Levy Update
    • Edmonton's investment in Quarters leaves city $64 million in debt

    Budget engagement

    • Your turn: Budget consultations and Acheson changes
    • 2027-2030 Budget Engagement | Engaged Edmonton
    • Edmonton's 2027-2030 Budget
    • Budget Engagement Survey - March 2026

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    • Join using promo code SURVEY10 by March 31!

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