Your city hall had a very quiet Tuesday
You know, sometimes you look at the city hall reports and you wonder if they're having a contest to see who can make the most innocuous motion sound like it's a matter of national security. Last Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Agenda Review Committee met. They adopted their agenda, approved their minutes, and decided to meet both publicly and privately, which, honestly, sounds like a paradox from a particularly dry philosophy seminar. Councillor A. Stevenson and J. Wright were busy moving motions, all of which passed 3-0. It's almost... poetic in its unanimity. Not a lot of debate on the adoption of an agenda, I suppose.
But here's something you might actually care about, especially if you've ever waited for a bus at -30°C: Edmonton residents really, truly, want to know about transit. The latest 311 service request data shows "Routes and Schedules" as the second-highest inquiry, with 112,470 requests. That's a lot of folks trying to navigate this city, probably while dreaming of a hot coffee and not having to dig their car out from under a snowdrift. "General Information" still tops the list with 160,623 requests, because, well, Edmonton has always been a place with a lot of questions.
* **Top 311 Requests:** * General Information: 160,623 requests * Routes and Schedules: 112,470 requests * Collection and Disposal Services: 53,724 requests
It makes you think about how we experience the city. We're asking for information, we're trying to get around, and we're dealing with our waste. The fundamental stuff. As the city continues to expand and the Oilers continue their quest for another cup, these basic services become even more critical. Keep an eye on those transit numbers; they’re a decent barometer for how we’re all moving, or not moving, through our city.
Edmonton doesn't need your approval. Never did.
Darren Fedoruk (@deepnorth_yeg)
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