# Vroom, vroom, vroom went the trolley

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Podcast: [Speaking Municipally](https://stenobird.com/podcast/speaking-municipally-334826)
Published: 2026-06-12T18:00:00+00:00
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We're joined by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant, who tested out Edmonton Explorer, the new hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour "trolley" from Explore Edmonton. Plus, the city is taking over operations of the Valley Line LRT, and we discuss upcoming changes to parking at attractions. (00:00) - Introduction (02:30) - Ad: Rally 4 the Road (03:13) - Edmonton Explorer (16:44) - FCM Annual Conference in Edmonton (22:36) - Ad: U of A Reads (24:07) - ETS takes over Valley Line from TransEd (35:12) - Parking fees at attractions (41:32) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode: Edmonton Explorer Edmonton Explorer: Guided Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour Agency calls 'All aboard!' for visitor economy Explore Edmonton with new trolley service, discovery pass FCM Annual Conference in Edmonton Mayors seek federal funding for downtowns at Edmonton conference Federation of Canadian Municipalities launches new defence task force ETS takes over Valley Line from TransEd News Release: ETS to become long-term operator for Valley Line LRT TransEd replaced as Valley Line LRT operator as Edmonton ends 30-year contract early TransEd ousted as Valley Line Southeast operator, ETS to take over Edmonton Transit taking over operation of Valley Line 2013: P3, or not P3? That's the question as we try to fund Edmonton's future LRT Parking fees at attractions UPDATE: We misspoke about 15-minute free parking. While administration recommended removing it, Urban Planning Committee ultimately passed a motion to preserve 15-minute free parking by adjusting rates for people parking longer than that to cover the cost. City to charge for parking at Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory, Fort Edmonton Curbside and Parking Program - Transforming Edmonton's Curbside and Parking Program This episode is brought to…

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