In case you missed it, the videos from Transit Camp 2023 are now available for free online (https://www.michaeljanz.ca/transitcamp2023). Please give them a watch and share with other interested folks!
The three videos really do offer a "public transit 101" for anyone interested in transportation opportunities and challenges!
I also wanted to offer that I have a few copies of James Wilt's book "Do Androids Dream of Electric Cars?" that are available on loan if you didn't nab a copy.
If you are interested in upcoming transit advocacy, please ask your provincial election candidates what they will do to properly resource cities to support public transit.
Many of you asked about next steps and when we could join together to form our own transit riders advocacy group. Stay tuned by signing up for updates via www.michaeljanz.ca/bettertransit
Post-provincial election, we'll convene a public transit working group to discuss where to from here and how we can amplify the voices of transit advocates in the community.
Are there speakers you would like to see for next year? Let us know!
Thank you again for an unforgettable weekend!
You are invited to be a part of a community conversation learning about the challenges and opportunities facing public transit in Edmonton.
There have been major changes over the past year to public transit. How are we doing?
We expect that these learnings will be an opportunity to learn, connect, and advocate with other public transit users. Our goal is to get organized and build a better transit system for all riders! Raise your voice!
Convened by Ward papastew City Councillor Michael Janz, in partnership with many others including ATU 569, University of Alberta Sustainability Council, Climate Justice Edmonton, Migrante, Working Families Edmonton, Edmonton District Labour Council, the Parkland Institute and many more.
New data from the City administration highlights that there are almost no shelters and an incredibly limited amount of affordable housing in the region outside of Edmonton. While the capital region has a combined population of close to 1.5 million, the 1.1 million Edmonton taxpayers are covering the region's costs.
I have put in a request to have Nakba Day recognized as a protocol item under Council Recognition this coming May:
Nakba Day is commemorated annually on May 15. It marks the beginning of the destruction of the Palestinian homeland, and the mass displacement in 1948 of the majority of the Palestinian population. Nakba means ‘catastrophe’ in Arabic and is the word used by Palestinians and others to refer to this historic moment.
Thank you for reaching out about stickers! We encourage you to “wear your politics” and start conversations with friends and family!
We have had to order more of certain stickers due to HUGE demand. As such, depending on what you request, we might have a delay— but we will do our best to get them to you.
Preference is given to our constituents.
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