The View From Where The View from Where is an exhibit at the UofA FAB Gallery Second floor, running until November 5. Artist alissa rossi uses her experience of the boreal forest of British Columbia and western Alberta to explore how global extractive capitalism and the ongoing climate crisis manifest on a local level. rossi grew up in the Fraser Valley in BC with a family whose income was directly connected to the forestry industry. She spent her childhood summers in the Chilcotin-Caribou where...
Oct 15, 2022•1 min•Ep. 369
Climate change and the environmental degradation that follows in its wake are complex issues that are explored in the visual art and print making exhibition called Transitional Impressions: Visualizing Environmental Change . The exhibition runs until November 5, at the University of Alberta FAB Gallery on the main floor and features the work of artists Sean Caulfield, Sue Colberg, Jill Ho-You, Heather Leier, Kiona Ligtvoet, Tara Manyfingers, and Jewel Shaw. Many of the complex questions raised i...
Oct 15, 2022•1 min•Ep. 368
New On-demand service app for St. Albert Transit “book a bus” There’s a new on-demand service app for St. Albert Transit and it’s effective September 18, 2022. It will replace the current On-Demand Transit: Rider App. The On-demand service hours will remain the same for weekday evenings, Saturday evenings, Sundays and statutory holidays. It’s available on both Android and iPhone platforms. You’ll be able to book trips in advance through the new app, online at ridestat.ca , or over the phone at 7...
Sep 02, 2022•1 min•Ep. 366
Recently, I broke several pairs of shoes, leading me to wonder about what kind of advice for buying shoes there is on the internet. Here’s a smattering of what I found from the REI website. Think about where you plan to walk most of the time. Then narrow your walking shoe choice based on that place. As I was looking at REI’s advice, they have three categories: road-running shoes, hiking shoes, and trail-running shoes, but there are a plethora of other good walking shoes out there, so splash abou...
Jul 22, 2022•1 min•Ep. 365
How to walk in the heat You’ll have noted it’s quite hot outside so here’s some tips for enjoying your walking during the summer. · Avoid the heat of the day by walking before 10AM or after 6PM. · Walking where there’s tree cover provides shade and makes your walk much cooler. Keep in mind that direct sunlight can make the temperature feel up to fifteen degrees hotter. · Light-coloured clothing and hats can shield you from ultraviolet rays, but remember to keep your arms and legs covered regardl...
Jul 15, 2022•1 min•Ep. 364
Active Transpo options If you’ve ever wanted to try out active transportation options, there’s never been a better time in Edmonton. First, there’s bike lanes so you can feel secure whilst transporting yourself about Second, there’s bike-share-ebikes so if you don’t have a bike, but do have a way to access the ebikes you’re golden Third, there’s scooters, which can make the both the first and last miles of your trip very fun Fourth, the funicular gives you easy access in and out of the river val...
Jul 01, 2022•1 min•Ep. 363
Rainy day riders If you’re trying to bike about and are disheartened by all the rain, fear not transpo-fans. Consider installing fenders on your bike. Not every bike comes with them and these spiffy bits of plastic cover the wheels and prevent spatter from the road and water from your wheels drenching your feet and legs. I’m not saying you won’t get wet if you install fenders, but you will have a sporting chance at keeping dry for a bit longer. There are other handy bits of gear for riding in th...
Jun 24, 2022•1 min•Ep. 362
It’s celebration time, active transpo folks! The Edmonton Bike Coalition is holding a family-friendly celebration & bike protest on Saturday, June 18, at noon located at 101 Avenue & 75 Street. The event is focused on the concept plans for the 101 Avenue Streetscape project released in March 2022. Overall the plans are an improvement over the existing state of 101 avenue but there are better designs elsewhere that would fit much better! Join the Edmonton Bike Coalition on Saturday at noo...
Jun 17, 2022•59 sec•Ep. 361
Imagine a civic plaza connected to a pedestrian walkway running to the Ribbon of Steel in Edmonton! Or, just think back to that marvelous Open Street Festival we had a few years back on Jasper and times that by 365 days! What bliss! The potential is high for Edmontonians to be able to walk along streets, glance in shop windows, get food, drinks, or library books and then cool off by wading in the either City Hall pool or the Alberta Legislature Pool. However, more information is being gathered f...
Jun 10, 2022•1 min•Ep. 360
If you’ve ever been to a vibrant city core, where you can walk along streets, glance in shop windows, stop to get food or drinks or library books you put on hold along the way, then wind up with a quick cool down by wading in a pool, wait no longer, this could happen in your city! Edmonton’s city council is considering turning part of 102nd Avenue downtown into a pedestrian-focused corridor. Sadly, the current plan is to eventually reopen one lane to eastbound vehicle traffic. But a new report i...
Jun 03, 2022•1 min•Ep. 359
Sign up to help provide a snapshot of cycling in Canada between June 7 and 12, 2022. Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo provides a glimpse of what cycling looks like in communities across Canada, at the same time and the same way, year over year. The Sondo Vélo/Pedal Poll is open to everyone. They invite and encourage people to participate and count other people on bikes. The group identify the important cycling routes for that community, identify specific locations on those routes, and then create a counts ...
May 27, 2022•1 min•Ep. 358
The Alberta Bike Swap returns to Edmonton, May 14, 2022 Although called a bike swap, it’s more like a community-based bicycle buy, sell, and donate event focused on getting people on bikes. Think of it as a bicycle-oriented consignment store. The donated bikes are checked for rideability and their serial numbers are recorded. If you’re consigning a bike, the team will sell it for you and mail you a cheque or e-transfer, but if your bike doesn’t sell, you’ll have to pick it up Remember, it’s this...
May 13, 2022•1 min•Ep. 357
Researchers have found that some recovered patients are left with cognitive and mental health issues including brain fog, trouble remembering words, and PTSD. Source: https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cognitive-impairment-from-severe-covid-19-equivalent-to-20-years-of-ageing-study-finds Produced by Saveta Cartwright
May 11, 2022•1 min•Ep. 356
Alberta Health Services, along with the University of Alberta, is conducting the first large-scale survey on the impacts of long COVID in the province. Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/long-covid-alberta-search-for-answers-1.6439672 Produced by Saveta Cartwright.
May 04, 2022•1 min•Ep. 355
Summer Streets Return to Edmonton Hey there, active transpo listeners! Mobility lanes have returned starting the week of April 25! That means that vehicle lanes are converted for people to use for physical activity and we can bike, scoot, and roll comfortably in a separated lane. The speed limit on the adjacent roadway is reduced to 40 km/h where the lane is not separated by a median. This program began in 2020 to ensure we had sufficient space to move during the lockdown but returns as part of ...
Apr 29, 2022•1 min•Ep. 354
A new study suggests that those who refuse COVID-19 vaccines raise the risk of infection for those. Source: https://www.healthing.ca/diseases-and-conditions/coronavirus/vaccine-for-coronavirus/mixing-with-unvaccinated-increases-covid-19-risk-for-vaccinated-people-study Produced by Saveta Cartwright.
Apr 27, 2022•50 sec•Ep. 353
On Wednesday, April 20 Alberta reported a total of 6,125 covid 19 cases. 1,126 people are in the hospital with covid 19 and 43 people are in the ICU. These are all numbers reported by the government during its weekly update over a 7 day period Dr. Hinshaw on April 13 recommends masking when appropriate in indoor settings. Waste Water levels of ba.2 are high but below the ba.1 peak except in Edmonton where levels are close to the ba.1 peak according to health minister Jason copping
Apr 25, 2022•37 sec•Ep. 352
Update on the 102 Avenida das bicicletas Hey there Active Transpo fans, the 102 Avenida das bicicletas will be reconnected! By the end of April EPCOR will widen both the existing sidewalk on the north side of 102 Avenida and the east side of the 116 Street sidewalk. These changes make a slow, shared-use sidewalk for cyclists and pedestrians. Note there will be a couple of days of sidewalk closures to widen the sidewalks and relocate a street light pole but there’ll be people with flags re-routin...
Apr 22, 2022•1 min•Ep. 351
The fourth round of a cross-sectional monitoring survey on the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health in Canada in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) shows Albertans, versus the rest of Canadians, have experienced higher rates of mental health deterioration since the onset of the pandemic. A higher proportion of Albertans have increased use of substances as a way to cope during the pandemic. Source: https://cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Key-findings-summary-UBC-rou...
Apr 20, 2022•56 sec•Ep. 350
This week Alberta reported 6,181 covid 19 cases over a 7-day span. 1,053 people are in the hospital with covid 19 and 48 are in the ICU. There are 4,141 deaths to this date. This is all from April 5 to the 11th. The province also received 100,000 doses of the novavax vaccine and is available for albertans 18 years or older
Apr 19, 2022•45 sec•Ep. 349
High Level Bridge Rehabilitation Edmonton City Council’s Executive Committee is discussing rehabilitation options for the High Level Bridge. These options offer increased opportunities for active transportation as they include: Creating shared use paths on the upper deck; Widening the sidewalk on the lower east deck; Rehabilitating the north and south approaches of the upper deck; Maintaining the streetcar track; and Providing safety barriers. This project will be an amazing redesign of an at-le...
Apr 15, 2022•1 min•Ep. 348
Sanitizing device, the TESER ACT unit, kills harmful viruses and bacteria within a minute using ultraviolet light. Source: https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2022/04/new-sanitization-technology-that-kills-sars-cov-2-virus-successfully-tested-at-u-of-a.html Produced by Saveta Cartwright
Apr 13, 2022•58 sec•Ep. 347
This week Alberta has recorded a total of 5,549 cases between March 29 and April 4. 990 people are in the hospital and 44 are in the ICU. 30 new covid deaths have also been reported
Apr 11, 2022•51 sec•Ep. 346
Vélo Canada Bikes ' Pedal Poll results for Edmonton have been released. The data comes from week-long counts throughout Edmonton done in June last year. Paths for People volunteers reviewed the results and found that the people who are biking about DO NOT reflect the diversity of Edmontonians. Paths for People noted there are limitations to counts based on observation, but the data shows that over 70% of the cyclists observed were perceived to be white. The remaining 30% comprised East Asian, In...
Apr 08, 2022•1 min•Ep. 345
Cha cha changes to active transportation through parks If you use the river valley as part of your active transportation network, this is a heads up that there are several changes happening in Edmonton parks over the next while, which may impact your travels. The first is William Hawrelak Park, which has access points to Buena Vista Park and Emily Murphy Park. Hawrelak has been identified as a priority for rehabilitation and will be closed for a considerable time to address the aging park infras...
Apr 01, 2022•1 min•Ep. 343
The first weekly update of covid cases in Alberta resulted in 1900 cases (March 18-21). Dr. Hinshaw also reported that the Omicron subvariant BA.2 is not the dominant strain in the province.
Mar 28, 2022•50 sec•Ep. 342
102 Avenue Bike Lane Detour At 116 Street If you’re fond of using the Oliverbahn to make your way east and west in Edmonton on the north side of the river, we’ve got news for you. EPCOR is installing an access point at the intersection of 102 Avenue and 116 Street and the street is expected to be closed until August of this year. Initial closures notices did not take into consideration the impact on active transportation, however, EPCOR has contacted representatives to discuss how best to manage...
Mar 25, 2022•1 min•Ep. 341
Global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates. Produced by Saveta Cartwright
Mar 23, 2022•1 min•Ep. 340
The Alberta government’s budget for 2022 and 2023 will see a one point seven increase in funding, including $13 million dollars of federal funding to go towards ventilation projects in schools. Produced by Hannah Cunningham.
Mar 22, 2022•59 sec•Ep. 339
Last week Alberta reported a total of 2,620 cases through its daily reports. Hospitalizations as of Friday March 18th are at 966 with 62 in the ICU. Furthermore the Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping announced that the province will not limit Covid-19 reports to just once a week instead of daily reports.
Mar 22, 2022•59 sec•Ep. 338
