The water is safe to drink

The water is safe to drink

From Speaking Municipally by Taproot Edmonton

March 27, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 349

About this episode

The episode discusses recent council actions regarding transit measures and budget engagement in Edmonton.

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…

Topics covered

  • BRT funding
  • pedestrian realm project
  • Whyte Ave
  • The Quarters CRL
  • budget engagement

Keywords

  • transit priority measures
  • budget
  • city planning
  • public engagement

Sponsors

GoodMorning

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Quarters CRL, GoodMorning

Books & works: SURVEY10, The Pulse

Places: Edmonton, Canada

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