June - October, 2015 - Awareness
Fast Facts
- Let’s Talk Transit presentation was the first in the “Great Ideas. Great City.” speakers series
The Transit Strategy, approved by Council in July 2017, reflects the priorities of Edmontonians and will modernize Edmonton’s transit system. It identifies the long-term vision for Transit and will guide development and investment in the transit system, which is a foundational element to building a great city.
Guiding Perspectives Reports
The Guiding Perspectives Reports were developed to spur thought and discussion on various aspects of transit's role in building a great city. They will help readers better understand the issues that the Transit Strategy needs to address.
Public Engagement History
The public engagement approach in the City of Edmonton involves equal respect between Council’s long-term strategic direction, the technical expertise of City administration and the local knowledge of Edmontonians and stakeholder groups.
Public engagement to develop the Transit Strategy was completed in 2016.
Phase 1: Awareness
Phase 2: Vision
November - December, 2015 - Prioritize Ideas
Fast Facts
- 4 - workshops conducted to help us prioritize ideas
- 63 - hours travelled by the engagement bus and street team
- 3065 - people engaged in person on the engagement bus, at special events, at workshops and online through the survey
Prioritize Ideas Workshop Presentation
Highlights Report #2 -November to December 2015 - Prioritizing Great Ideas
September - October, 2015 - Gather Ideas
Fast Facts
- 11 - workshops conducted to gather “blue sky” ideas
- 131 - hours travelled by the engagement bus and street team
- 6085 - people engaged in person on the engagement bus, at special events, at workshops and online through the survey
- Over 10,000 - feedback comments received
Gather Ideas Workshop Presentation
Highlights Report #1 - August to October 2015 - Gathering Ideas
Phase 3: Explore Trade-Offs
January - June, 2016 - Explore Trade Offs
Fast Facts
- 13 - workshops conducted to help us explore trade offs
- 253 - hours travelled by the engagement bus and street team
- 12,816 - people engaged in person on the engagement bus, at special events, at workshops and online through the survey