uber – Mack & Cheese http://www.mackandcheese.ca Talking about Edmonton Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:05:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.2 Talking about Edmonton Mack & Graham clean Mack & Graham mack@paramagnus.com mack@paramagnus.com (Mack & Graham) Talking about Edmonton Mack & Cheeseuber – Mack & Cheese http://mackandcheese.s3.amazonaws.com/macitunes.jpg http://www.mackandcheese.ca Episode 48: Makerspace, Metro Line LRT, CP Redevelopment, Uber http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2015/01/30/episode-48-makerspace-metro-line-lrt-cp-redevelopment-uber/ http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2015/01/30/episode-48-makerspace-metro-line-lrt-cp-redevelopment-uber/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:18:57 +0000 http://www.mackandcheese.ca/?p=225 In our forty-eight episode, we record in the new Makerspace Studio at the Stanley Milner Library downtown! We discuss the latest delay with the Metro Line LRT extension, the proposed redevelopment of the southside CP railyards, and we once again cover Uber.

How could the LRT extension to NAIT be delayed again? Was the approach to the signaling system thought through? It’s unacceptable that the opening of the LRT has been delayed until May, the fourth such delay, and we try to make sense of it. Oh, and how do you pronounce the name of the contractor? We gave it our best shot.

We discuss CP Rail’s plans to redevelop its southside rail yards. That’s a big piece of land, which could be really valuable. Will the City extend streets like 76 Avenue that currently stop at the railyards? If so, the development could have a unifying effect on the area.

And we once again discuss Uber. It was a hot topic at Council recently, with the decision in the end being to declare them illegal until such time as the Vehicle for Hire bylaws can be updated to allow services like Uber. Since we recorded, Uber has launched a petition to urge City Council to allow Uber in Edmonton.

We end with a brief discussion about disruptive TV and movie services.

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]]> http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2015/01/30/episode-48-makerspace-metro-line-lrt-cp-redevelopment-uber/feed/ 0 In our forty-eight episode, we record in the new Makerspace Studio at the Stanley Milner Library downtown! We discuss the latest delay with the Metro Line LRT extension, the proposed redevelopment of the southside CP railyards, In our forty-eight episode, we record in the new Makerspace Studio at the Stanley Milner Library downtown! We discuss the latest delay with the Metro Line LRT extension, the proposed redevelopment of the southside CP railyards, and we once again cover Uber. How could the LRT extension to NAIT be delayed again? Was the approach to the signaling system thought through? It's unacceptable that the opening of the LRT has been delayed until May, the fourth such delay, and we try to make sense of it. Oh, and how do you pronounce the name of the contractor? We gave it our best shot. We discuss CP Rail's plans to redevelop its southside rail yards. That's a big piece of land, which could be really valuable. Will the City extend streets like 76 Avenue that currently stop at the railyards? If so, the development could have a unifying effect on the area. And we once again discuss Uber. It was a hot topic at Council recently, with the decision in the end being to declare them illegal until such time as the Vehicle for Hire bylaws can be updated to allow services like Uber. Since we recorded, Uber has launched a petition to urge City Council to allow Uber in Edmonton. We end with a brief discussion about disruptive TV and movie services. Here are some relevant links for this episode: EPL Makerspace Metro Line LRT delayed again until Spring 2015, maybe, hopefully CP Rail to develop yard south of Whyte Avenue Staples: CP redevelopment could beautify, unite Edmonton's south side City Council opens the door for Uber to operate legally in Edmonton Thanks for listening! Mack & Graham clean 24:13 Episode 47: Bike Lanes, Pedways, Uber, and Falling Oil Prices http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/12/18/episode-47-bike-lanes-pedways-uber-and-falling-oil-prices/ http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/12/18/episode-47-bike-lanes-pedways-uber-and-falling-oil-prices/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2014 00:28:37 +0000 http://www.mackandcheese.ca/?p=217 In our forty-seventh episode, we discuss the decision by City Council to fund the 102 Avenue bike lane, the interest in Uber locally and around the world, and what falling oil prices could mean for the province and for Edmonton.

Should Council have funded the bike lane project in this Capital Budget? Why haven’t we spent more money on pedways? Are bike lanes just symbolic or do they reflect the changing desires of Edmontonians? What’s so great about Uber? Could it be part of the transportation mix in Edmonton? What about late night bus service? Instead of the “bitumen bubble” we’re now in the “oil trough” – will Edmonton be impacted? We discuss those questions and more.

Since we recorded this episode, Uber has now launched in Edmonton and the City of Edmonton says they’ll treat them as bandit taxis.

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Thanks for listening!

]]> http://www.mackandcheese.ca/2014/12/18/episode-47-bike-lanes-pedways-uber-and-falling-oil-prices/feed/ 0 In our forty-seventh episode, we discuss the decision by City Council to fund the 102 Avenue bike lane, the interest in Uber locally and around the world, and what falling oil prices could mean for the province and for Edmonton. - In our forty-seventh episode, we discuss the decision by City Council to fund the 102 Avenue bike lane, the interest in Uber locally and around the world, and what falling oil prices could mean for the province and for Edmonton. Should Council have funded the bike lane project in this Capital Budget? Why haven't we spent more money on pedways? Are bike lanes just symbolic or do they reflect the changing desires of Edmontonians? What's so great about Uber? Could it be part of the transportation mix in Edmonton? What about late night bus service? Instead of the "bitumen bubble" we're now in the "oil trough" - will Edmonton be impacted? We discuss those questions and more. Since we recorded this episode, Uber has now launched in Edmonton and the City of Edmonton says they'll treat them as bandit taxis. Here are some relevant links for this episode: 102 Avenue bike lane green-lit for funding from Edmonton city council Uber flirts with Edmonton expansion, but city bylaw could stall progress 'Trough' in oil prices will hurt Alberta finances, premier says Edmonton housing boom to continue into 2015 despite oil skid Thanks for listening! Mack & Graham clean 23:11