Exploring Clean Energy, Transit Innovation, and Hockey Culture in Edmonton, AB
Join Paul Comfort in Edmonton, Alberta, a city known for oil but now transitioning to clean hydrogen. Learn about Edmonton’s innovative transit system featuring hydrogen and battery electric powered buses and tour the largest battery electric bus garage in North America. Experience hockey culture with a visit to an Edmonton Oilers tailgate party and a ride on the newsest LRT line in Canada (to go along with the oldest). Tour the historic Strathcona area with food, shopping, theaters, and murals brighting up the street. Paul also highlights the CUTA (Candian Urban Transit Association) conference with interviews and a tour of the show floor, and shares insights about the future of transit from today’s and tomorrow’s transit leaders. Be a part of the journey through this distinct Canadian city.
00:01 Introduction to Edmonton and Its Transit Innovations
00:59 Exploring Edmonton’s Transit System and Hockey Culture
03:08 Edmonton’s Shift to Hydrogen and Electric Buses
04:40 Edmonton’s Energy Transition and its Impact
07:05 Exploring Edmonton’s Historic and Cultural Landmarks
09:45 Canadian Urban Transit Association Conference and Edmonton’s Transit Innovations
11:47 Inside North America’s Largest Bus Garage
14:38 Mike Bismeyer on Canadian Transit
15:22 Conclusion: Poutine and Edmonton’s Future in Sustainable Transit