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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 5h

There are a lot of growth transit references in Mayor-elect Knack's platform (and some transit components in most of the incumbent platforms). 🧐

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 1d

Not me already checking the @taprootedmonton.ca results page even though logically, I know people are still waiting in line to vote. #yeg edmonton.taproot.vote/2025/results

Unofficial results - 2025 Edmonton Municipal Election

Unofficial election results for the 2025 Edmonton Municipal Election held on Oct. 20, 2025

edmonton.taproot.vote

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 2d

Some of my contacts were in & out in 10-15 minutes, I was closer to 35 mins for #yegvote. Don't walk away if there is a line, it can move quickly & every vote is an important one. Thank you election workers! #yeg

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 3d

Every person I've come into contact with this weekend has heard me encourage them to vote, share how to research candidate platforms & find out where to vote. Transit service can bring you to voting locations. Thank you in advance to election workers! #yeg www.edmonton.ca/city_governm...

Voting in the 2025 Edmonton Election | City of Edmonton

If you're a Canadian citizen, 18 or older and live in Edmonton on Election Day, you can vote in the 2025 Edmonton Election. Find out how to vote for Mayor, City Councillor and Trustee.

www.edmonton.ca

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 7d

The best way to spend a day off. 🍁☀️🚲☕ #yegbike

Photo of inside a bookstore, showing bookcases with books

Photo of the interior of a coffee shop, showing their equipment on a counter.

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 8d

My dog is rolling on his back in our yard then smelling the grass over & over and I hope everyone gets to experience simple joys like he does. 🍁

Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 10d

A morning walk. Now listening to kids giggle while they play a boardgame while sitting next to a crackling fire. I finished a book and am now knitting while dinner roasts in the oven. A near perfect day with lots to be thankful for. 🍂🙌

Photo of grass and shrubs, with mountains in the backdrop.

Photo of two people walking on a boardwalk next to trees.

Photo of people walking on gravel trail next to trees.

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 12d

100%. Some systems don't have documented service standards with specific metrics &/or haven't calculated their alignment to minimum standards. It's an important part for prioritizing new service hours.

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 14d

The report last fall pointed out that it would take 99 buses to close gap to meet service standards. Cities have taken on much bigger challenges, successfully, across North America. 😁

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 14d

Lastly, thank you to all of the candidates who share their platforms in a transparent way so we can make informed decisions as Edmontonians.

Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 14d

ETS service 🚌 is available to get to voting locations; trip plan here: tripplanner.edmonton.ca#/app/trippla... or use @transit.app.

Thank you to election workers for helping us exercise our right to vote & supporting democracy. 🙌

INFO-Web Transit Information

INFO-Web Trip Planner allows you to plan a trip, view upcoming departure times, and to view the positions of vehicles in real time.

tripplanner.edmonton.ca

Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 14d

It's the first day for advanced voting in #yeg for the municipal election. 🎉 To learn more & link to candidate websites/social media, visit Edmonton Elections: www.edmonton.ca/city_governm...

Voting in the 2025 Edmonton Election | City of Edmonton

If you're a Canadian citizen, 18 or older and live in Edmonton on Election Day, you can vote in the 2025 Edmonton Election. Find out how to vote for Mayor, City Councillor and Trustee.

www.edmonton.ca

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 15d

This is super cool.

Edmonton Transit Riders @etriders.bsky.social · 15d

If we want public transit to succeed, we need to vote for it 🗳

🚌 The Transit Rider’s Election Guide 🚈 compiles information on public transit from candidates' platforms, to help you make an informed decision when you go to vote

edmontontransitriders.org/election-gui...

#yegcc #yegcc #yegtransit

Edmonton Transit Riders election guide. public transit platforms, votes, survey. edmontontransitriders.org, link in bio

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 18d

Lovely ride this morning! Get outside. #yegbike #yeg

Photo shows river with blue sky above and colourful grass on riverbanks

Photo shows paved bike trail with yellow trees on either side

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 18d

Overnight temps are dropping so it's time to haul in the final round of tomatoes. It was a great season. 🙌 #yeggarden

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 19d

As a public servant, the month before an election to determine who our governors will be always feels like it has about 400 days. Can we just fast forward to Halloween & know who's at the table? 🫠

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 22d

This!

Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 23d

I look forward to the orange shirt run & walk/Root for Trees event at Kinsmen every year. Today's event was beautiful on so many levels. 🤎 The sun came out just as the kids crossed the finished line. 🙌

Photo of Indigenous dancer, with a crowd behind them

Photo of runners below a bridge with a streetcar crossing on top

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 26d

I am so sorry and sad to hear this news. My condolences to everyone grieving, including his family, friends, colleagues & bike community.

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 28d

Had a great visit at our LRT garage this afternoon. Love seeing our equipment & fleet up close.

(Photos show train car on a hoist, locomotive used to haul train cars, catenary inspection vehicle and track equipment vehicle).

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · 28d

I think urban design of visiting cities plays a role, too. If they feel a car is needed to explore the city/area, they get it at airport. If our cities had better transit by design (frequent service, good coverage, accessibility, easy fare payment, etc), they might be more likely to start at airport

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · Sep 21

And crisis averted, got them adjusted! ♥️ 🚲

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · Sep 21

My Rad Runner 1 is in need of service to assess weak brakes. I've tried to assess myself but am not having luck. Any recommendations for repair shop, #yegbike? I know not a lot serve @radpowerbikes.bsky.social bikes.

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · Sep 20

So cool!

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Carrie Hotton-MacDonald @transitnerd.bsky.social · Sep 20

A morning cycle on a sunny day, followed by loading up on veggies & fruit from the farmers market is a nice way to kick off the weekend. #yegbike

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