Facts About Aquatera

Aquatera is an important organisation. It provides us with our water, sewer, and waste disposal. It pays the City a few million dollars per year. In the past, it has been the subject of heated political debate. It is our biggest example of regional partnership. Most relevant: it costs most of us a decent amount of money every month.Today I had a coffee meeting that I setup to learn more about Aquatera. I've also been reading everything I can about it. Following are some facts that will interest many of you.

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Proposed Transit Master Plan

Transit is important, allowing people who are unable to drive and people who cannot afford vehicles a way to get around. Fewer vehicles on the road eases congestion, saves infrastructure costs, and is good for the environment. Effective transit can also encourage development by allowing municipal governments to reduce parking standards. It is important for any modern city to have a robust and well-organized transit network.The system in Grande Prairie is outdated and deliver sub par service. Today, Council will be discussing whether to adopt a new Transit Master Plan to update and upgrade our system.

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A New Transit Master Plan?

On Thursday I went to a presentation of the new Transit Master Plan. On Tuesday at 2:00pm, the Community Growth Committee will be discussing it (you are welcome to observe the meeting). There is a possibility that they will add it to the agenda for Council that evening.

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