EPark is in a bit of a Hot Spot

E-Park machines are being removed, making mobile payments the preferred option for parking. We also discuss directing parking revenue to nearby infrastructure improvements, the removal of speed-on-green cameras, guidelines for point access blocks, and the story behind the demise of Alberta's first commercial hydrogen fueling station.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Crosswords

• The Taproot Mini brings a bit of fun to The Pulse

Karen Principe

• Coun. Principe's post

E-Park

• News Release: EPark transitions to mobile-only payment system
• Edmonton moves to mobile-only parking payments: What to know

BIA parking

• Edmonton to mull sharing parking revenue with business districts
• Urban Planning Committee - April 01, 2025

Speed-on-green cameras

• Edmonton disables intersection speeding cameras

Point access blocks

• City helps developers get point access blocks approved

Hydrogen fueling station

• Hydrogen fuelling station closed less than one year after opening to government fanfare

Rapid fire

• Edmonton officials warn of fake letter circulating about pet licencing fees
• News Release: Valley Line West LRT: Phase 1 accelerated roadwork to begin soon

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