Edmonton considers smart card for services
Last Updated: Thursday, July 1, 2010 | 12:40 PM MT
CBC News
Edmonton is considering issuing a smart card for a variety of city services.
The initial card may only be used for transit, then expanded to add other city services such as public libraries, parking and recreational facilities.
The merits were discussed at the city's executive committee meeting on Wednesday.
In February, the city's transportation and public works committee approved a report from city staff on the card for the Edmonton Transit System.
The same month, Mayor Stephen Mandel asked if staff could report on the matter at a later date on a range of city services.
"One of the things I'm concerned about just with looking at it in a very narrow way on transit is that not everybody takes transit and how do we then incorporate the technology for all of our citizens, whatever they can use within the city, " Mandel said.
"So, I think you can do lots of things with a smart card."
A more detailed proposal, with cost breakdowns, is expected to be debated by council during the 2012-14 budget discussions in the fall.
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