In December 2017, the City of Saskatoon invited the city to participate in an online survey to help build our functional plan for the future Transit System.  This survey was advertised widely, and was also sent to the Citizen Advisory Panel, and Plan for Growth Newsletter Subscribers.  Participants were asked to weigh in on the benefits and impacts of each component of the BRT Preferred Configuration, they were also asked to help us understand how we can best re-configure our existing transit services moving forward. The answers provided in this survey helped the City of Saskatoon plan important transit network improvements as part of the Transit System Plan.

On December 5, the City of Saskatoon invited specific stakeholders to workshops designed to provide input that was reviewed and considered as a key component of the development of the Transit Plan.

On December 6, the City of Saskatoon launched the first round of conversations with the community regarding the Transit Plan project. The Come & Go Event provided opportunity for us to share information on the Bus Rapid Transit Preferred Configuration and how these features are tailored specifically for Saskatoon. Information was also shared on the transit network principles and how the Bus Rapid Transit system will re-shape the Saskatoon Transit network. Participants were provided with an opportunity to help the City understand how these changes may affect them.

The City of Saskatoon invited specific stakeholders to be involved in a second round of workshops to continue the conversation around what it will take to build a Transit System that will work for Saskatoon.

What We Presented

Proposed Functional Plan, Station Designs, Park and Ride Strategy, and Route Reconfiguration Options for the existing Saskatoon Transit network.

What We Asked From You

In December, you helped us understand your thoughts and concerns about our initial Preferred Configuration.  You told us what you need in Saskatoon’s Future Transit System – now we want to invite you to come and see how we have incorporated what you told us into our Functional Plan.  We’d like to ask you if we missed anything.

Why Your Participation Mattered

We want to build a future transit system that works for our city, and we want to do it in smart and sustainable ways. You understand our city. You are a big part of our plan. Your participation and ideas were needed to gain an understanding on how to successfully implement these initiatives.

On February 7, the City of Saskatoon held an engagement opportunity to continue the conversation with the community regarding the City's re-envisioned transit system based around Bus Rapid Transit.  Participants were invited to provide feedback on the proposed functional plan, station designs, park and ride strategy, and reconfiguration options for the Saskatoon Transit network.  

In February 2018, the City of Saskatoon invited the city to participate in three online surveys to help build our functional plan for the future Transit System. The surveys provided stakeholders and residents an opportunity to weigh in on the City's proposed functional plan for a Bus Rapid Transit system. Participants were asked to share their preferences on proposed routes and exclusive runningways, their opinions on the proposed areas chosen including preferred platform locations and shelter designs, and their feedback on the proposed Transit Network Reconfiguration Plan routes. 

On March 7, 2018 the City of Saskatoon brought together a wide range of the Plan for Growth projects to provide a significant opportunity for the public to learn about the current Public Transit Infrastructure Fund projects and provide their thoughts. The success of this event saw stakeholders engaging in a lot of fun ways with these exciting projects, that included activities for all ages. As our city continues to grow toward a population of 500,000, we encourage everyone to come to one of our future Plan for Growth events to help us understand what matters to you most.