Car pool lanes, flooding top Premier Redford's agenda

Alberta Premier Alison Redford outlinedher government's priorities for the fall sitting, which started Monday afternoon.

In a speech to the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Redford wasexpected to introduce legislation to reduce commute times with dedicated bus lanes, car pool lanesand separate lanes for slow-moving vehicles.

She also outlined how the province will better protect Albertans from future floods.

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CBC reporters Kim Trynacity, John Archer and Trisha Estabrookslive-tweeted some of the events of the first day of the fall sitting below.