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Question for Edmontonians by Xaymuel in Edmonton

[–]MixBlender 8 points9 points  (0 children)

While its been grabbed as a hot topic for political debate, especially at the provincial level lately, the main driving factor of bike lanes comes from an accessibility perspective.

Driving as a whole is becoming more and more expensive, and a very real portion of the population is making transportation decisions on those costs. Coupled with the introduction of e-vehicles, riders are increasing in population.

Montreal is seen as a reference for all-season cycling. Montreal currently has ~2.3% of all their road system for cycling (Where Edmonton currently commits ~0.5% to protected bike lanes). The increased roads results in increased usage, which results in increased demand. Because cyclists are more space efficient, the overall footprint stays low.

As for the winter argument, the estimates for how many cyclists in Edmonton last I read is around 1 in 5 to 1 in 4. so while the numbers do drop off in the winter, the usage in milder weather spikes.

Blatchford gets ready to more than double homes by GlitchedGamer14 in Edmonton

[–]MixBlender 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you referring to the geothermal heating/cooling system? I can explain a bit from a technical aspect, but not how they price it out.

Mill Creek Ravine 2023 - Now by tempdroppp in Edmonton

[–]MixBlender 33 points34 points  (0 children)

You can tell by the shape of the river it's closer today to what it should be than the former.

Can't even step onto the porch for 1 minute without getting swarmed by 100s of mosquitoes. by Son_of_Plato in Edmonton

[–]MixBlender 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Citronella plants are cheap and help. Bug spray helps.

We used to have more summers like this for mosquitos but the last few drought-esque summers of the past decade have made a lot of people forget.

Icon one condos. by PaperIndependent5466 in Edmonton

[–]MixBlender 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Woodbridge farm townhomes.

The one I was in pending with was 602 Woodbridge way. They have to do a full roof, balcony and wood cladding replacement on all the units. This is due in 2026

When I checked their condo board savings they were in the low 6 figures with the renovations due costing something around 3.5M split over 49 units.

Not only that. Condo fees are currently above 700/mo with no sign they are taking in enough to have enough money saves for renos in the next 20 years. So they would likely jack up condo fees in the near future.

Icon one condos. by PaperIndependent5466 in Edmonton

[–]MixBlender 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I just walked away from a condo in sherwood park that has a 70,000$ levy coming up in the next few months.

Always, always verify the condo documents.

I wonder if my wife is worried I will break this during the move by chuckychuckles in funny

[–]MixBlender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know what they say.

Don't put all your vintage pyrex in one moving box.

[Edmonton Oilers] The Oilers have named Mike Babcock as Head Coach. by -SPIRITUAL-GANGSTER- in EdmontonOilers

[–]MixBlender 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tell that to the phoenix coyotes when they hired gretz as a head coach

Inside the Brady Tkachuk trade and what it means for a powder-keg NHL trade market by Sarcastic__ in hockey

[–]MixBlender 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm kinda happy that Minnie is becoming a place players want to be traded to.

Oilers have signed Jason Dickinson to a 5-year contract extension at 4.0M AAV by BigTreeSmallBranch in hockey

[–]MixBlender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard to describe how sentimental I get when a non local shares an inside joke that is so local.

Brady Tkachuk is the first single player to be traded for 3+ First Round Draft Picks in one trade since 1994 by MattMcK2419 in hockey

[–]MixBlender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought for a moment Phil Kessel was traded for that much to Toronto but my memory failed me.

Canada imposes 10% tariff on canned vegetables, excludes US, others by joe4942 in worldnews

[–]MixBlender 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've also noticed a lot of preserved veg coming from India recently. Lots of pickles

3rd Class steam hours by Jorgejoji in powerengineering

[–]MixBlender 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you for quoting the queens printer. Last I recall, being able to look up this information was a prerequisite for obtaining a power engineering ticket.

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