New Speed Limits Proposed on Some Saskatoon Roads
As a result of the City’s most recent periodic review of speed limits, Administration is proposing changes to the speed limits on 8 sections of Saskatoon roadways. Additionally, new speed limits are being proposed for 4 sections of roadway that are either new or about to experience new uses and travel patterns.
Many of the changes being proposed are in the vicinity of the North Commuter Parkway in anticipation of the bridge’s opening in 2018. The maximum allowable speed is determined based on road classification (e.g. commuter or residential), adjacent land use, reported driver behaviour, and safety concerns.
“Our objective is to establish speed limits that help keep the flow of traffic moving as quickly as is safe,” says Jay Magus, Acting Director of Transportation. “The speed limits need to be reasonable based on the road classification and design so that drivers aren’t experiencing unnecessary frustration, but are also able to navigate the roadways at a speed that keeps them in control.”
Some of the changes being proposed are as follows:
- Speed reduction from 60 km/h to 50 km/h:
- Central Avenue north of Somers Road to Agra Road
- McOrmond Drive from Fedoruk Drive to east of Lowe Road
- Millar Avenue from 60th Street to 71st Street
- Speed increase from 50 km/h to 60 km/h on Fedoruk Drive from Central Avenue to McOrmond Drive
- Speed reduction from 80 km/h to 60 km/h on Zimmerman Road north of Highway 16
The proposed changes will be considered by the City’s Special Policy Committee on Transportation later today (Sept. 11). If adopted, the changes are expected to take effect this fall.