transportation

This month I am launching a newsletter to supplement our monthly City Council recaps and coffee chats. 

I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight a couple items of interest that will be on the agenda for our City Council meeting, on Monday, September 27. 

• Framework for Measures to Mitigate the Transmission of COVID-19 in Saskatoon
• Speed Limit Review
• The agenda itself contains over twenty reports, with the full list found here.

What's happening with the speed limit review? 

In September, City Council will vote on whether or not to reduce speed limits in residential neighbourhoods. 

Read on to learn more about the review, the recommendations and next steps. 

In brief, this post highlights five items of public interest that were discussed during the June 2021 City Council meeting.

Highlights include:

• Renaming of John A. Macdonald Road.
• Amendment of the Knox United Church Heritage bylaw. 
• Renewal of the Civic Conservatory 
• Party Bicycle Pilot Program
• Options for the 14th St Parklet 

The speed limits on residential streets are under review in Saskatoon, following comments from residents concerned about safety during neighbourhood traffic reviews throughout the city. Results from this spring’s surveys will be presented to City Council’s Standing Policy Committee on Transportation on June 7 along with collision statistics and current speed limits in other Canadian cities.

After much anticipation, Transit is coming to Brighton on May 31, 2021.

As of May 31, 2021 riders can request a trip to and from any transit stop throughout the entire city including Brighton and the new Costco! This service will be available from Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., transfer-free or with connections to our high frequency corridors.

In brief, this post highlights six items of public interest that were discussed during the April 2021 City Council meeting.

Highlights include:

• a progress report on the Climate Action Plan. 
• information on the Victoria Avenue bikeway, pedestrian and traffic safety improvements. 
• next steps in envisioning Downtown's Entertainment District and Bus Rapid Transit. 
• presentation of 2020 local government election disclosures.
• approval of the University Sector Plan.
• Extension of temporary asphalt parking patios.

Have you heard about discussions regarding speed limits in residential neighbourhoods? Perfect, we want to hear from you!

An annual $61 million budget for road rehabilitation and maintenance ensures Saskatoon’s streets, bridges and sidewalks remain safe and long-lasting. 

In brief, here are five items of public interest that were discussed during the November 2020 City Council meetings. The the full agenda for November 16, 2020 can be accessed here, the full agenda for November 23, 2020 can be accessed here and the full agenda for November 30, 2020 can be accessed here.

• Snowstorm 2020 - Snow Removal Update
• Transit Operator Barrier Retrofit
• Saskatchewan Economic Recovery Rebate
• Change to Committee Times
• Suspension of Saturday Pay Parking

In brief, here are eight items of public interest that were discussed during the August 2020 City Council meetings.

• Short-term Accommodations
• Saskatoon Transit: Masks
• Brighton Child Care Centre
• Nuisance Tree Policy Update
• Brighton: Polling Location Update
• Good Neighbour Guide
• MOU with Meewasin
• Mail-in Ballots