Episode Details

Amid several high-profile instances of transit violence, the discussion around turnstiles is being recycled. Plus, the Valley Line Southeast LRT doubles its frequency — at least sometimes.

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Snow savings

• City of Edmonton saves $5 million due to scant snow-and-ice removal work on roads
• Winter businesses grappling with unseasonably warm weather, lack of snow in Edmonton
• PSA: 'Catch air' and plan your experience to the Style Experience FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup

Turnstiles and safety

• Transit Safety: When is the City Going to get Serious? — Tim Cartmell
• Police superintendent backs idea to add turnstiles to Edmonton LRT system
• More than 500 violent crimes reported inside Edmonton transit centres this year: police data
• Oct. 25: Safety on Edmonton transit improving, city council hears

LRT news

• Valley Line LRT begins increasing frequency
• Gantry crane builds Edmonton LRT differently
• Stolen car hits Valley Line LRT in southeast Edmonton, driver flees scene

Regional isolation

• Strathcona County votes to cut itself from Edmonton Global

Edmonton police

• Police watchdog to investigate after man fatally shot in downtown Edmonton
• Woman killed in confrontation with Edmonton police
• 88 cops in Edmonton and Calgary have left their jobs while under investigation since 2012
• Edmonton police reprimand three officers for separate off-duty drunk driving incidents
• Gun-related incidents prompt lockdowns at Edmonton malls

Valley Zoo

• Edmonton considering off-loading partial control of Valley Zoo to third party

Speaking Municipally is produ