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Saskatoon Transit received 40 bus stop nominations from residents during the 2022 edition of the Bus Stop Blues campaign.  

As part of the campaign, which is now in its fourth year, stop nominations are grouped into one of three categories: sidewalk/accessibility; new shelter/repair; or general maintenance. This year, 90% of the nominations were for either for a new shelter or repairs to an existing shelter.

A total of 19 nominations were received through this year’s campaign for a new shelter, all of which will be reviewed in detail.

“When determining a new shelter location, we look at safety and connectivity, property lines and also examine how a location request correlates to what is proposed within the future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network,” says Cory Shrigley, Customer Support & Engagement Manager with Saskatoon Transit. “Boarding data, direction of travel, service frequency, and whether it serves multiple routes is also taken into consideration.”

Shrigley also notes that many of this year’s campaign nominations involved broken glass at existing bus shelters, these will all be addressed in the coming weeks. When the glass in a shelter is broken, it is cleaned up as soon as it can be, on the day it is reported to Saskatoon Transit, with glass typically replaced within a week. However, this summer many shelters were being smashed on the same day as glass was repaired with the total cost of replacing all glass in a shelter being $2,000.

“The Bus Stop Blues campaign is important to us, as it allows riders an opportunity to communicate where the priority areas are to improve the transit experience” says Shrigley. “Safety, reliability, and ease of access are essential to increasing ridership.”

“As we work towards a BRT system, Transit connectivity becomes even more important. We’re looking to the future in terms of the locations that make sense, along with responding to the needs of those we serve today,” says Taha Najam, Transit Planning Engineer.

The total investment for bus stop improvements from September 2022 – September 2023 is $100,000.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING CRES TO PRINCESS ST
(WBH Trade Show)
Start: October 3, End: October 3,

2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Sidewalk replacement)
Start: October 3, 7:00 a.m. End: October 9, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE N N TO AVE O N
(Tree stump removal)
Start: October 3, 9:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE L N
(Tree stump removal)
Start: October 3, 9:00 a.m. End: October 3, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO 45TH ST E
(Guardrail repair)
Start: October 3, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 3:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Paving)
Start: October 3, 9:00 a.m. End: October 4, 4:00 p.m.


NIGHTWORK

VICTORIA AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 11TH ST E
(Bridge Washing)
Traffic Bridge closed
Start: October 2, 8:00 p.m. End: October 3, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 3, 5:00 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DOUGLAS CRES TO FISHER CRES
(Sidewalk)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO PRINCE OF WALES AVE
(Road excavation)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB & SB TRAFFIC MOVED INTO THE PARKING LANES FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water & sewer work)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 4:30 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO BROADWAY AVE
(Vault work)
Start: September 28, 8:00 a.m. End: October 7, 4:30 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 46TH ST E
(Curb work)
Start: September 27, 8:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MANEK RD TO MCORMOND DR
(Parking lot)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

20TH ST W EB LANES CLOSED FROM AVE P S TO AVE H S
(NDTRC Walk)
Start: September 30, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 12:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N VARIOUS NB & SB LANES CLOSED FROM 44TH ST E TO 45TH ST E
(Mowing)
Start: September 30, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO WILLINGDON PL
(Stump removal)
Start: October 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 4:30 p.m.

WARMAN RD CLOSED AT 33RD ST E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: October 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 5:00 p.m.

CLARENCE AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM TEMPERANCE ST TO AIRD ST
(Gas valve removal)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the NB lanes
Start: October 1, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB & CENTRE LANE CLOSED FROM MCKERCHER DR TO BOYCHUK DR
(Valve repair)
Start: October 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 1, 5:00 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Vault work)
Start: October 1, 8:00 a.m. End: October 2, 5:00 p.m.

AIRPORT DR NB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM ROBIN CRES TO CLAYPOOL DR
(Stump removal)
Start: October 1, 3:00 p.m. End: October 1, 6:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB & WB MEDAIN LANES CLOSED FROM BROADWAY AVE TO DUFFERIN AVE
(Stump removal)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 8:30 a.m.

2ND AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Crack sealing)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 12:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N NB & SB PARKING & CURB LANES CLOSED FROM 23RD ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Crack sealing)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 12:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM 24TH ST E TO 25TH ST E
(Crack sealing)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 12:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR NB RAMP CLOSED TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Pole replacements)
Start: October 2, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 2:00 p.m..

TAYLOR ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM SASKATCHEWAN CRES W TO ST HENRY AVE
(CIBC Run for the Cure)
Start: October 2, 8:00 a.m. End: October 2, 12:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING ST TO QUEEN ST
(Curb stop replacement)
Start: October 2, 8:00 a.m. End: October 2, 4:30 p.m.

2ND AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Crack sealing)
Start: October 2, 1:00 p.m. End: October 2, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

VICTORIA AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO 11TH ST E
(Bridge Washing)
Traffic Bridge closed
Start: October 2, 8:00 p.m. End: October 3, 6:00 a.m.


ONGOING

1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 19TH ST E TO SAUNDERS PL
(Minor ramp repair)
Start: September 28, 9:00 a.m. End: September 30, 3:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR ROAD CLOSED AT BRIGHTON BLVD
(New Road Construction)
Start: June 6, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

NELSON RD EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM HEATH AVE TO HEAL AVE
(Material laydown)
Start: September 1, 7:00 a.m. End: September 30, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N SB LANES & NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM KING ST TO QUEEN ST
(Sand blasting)
Start: September 29, 7:00 a.m. End: October 1, 4:30 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO WOROBETZ PL
(Concrete work)
Start: September 28, 7:00 a.m. End: October 2, 5:00 p.m.

AVE H N NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 32ND ST W TO 33RD ST W
(Concrete work)
Start: September 29, 9:00 a.m. End: October 3, 4:30 p.m.

DIEFENBAKER DR WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM DOUGLAS CRES TO FISHER CRES
(Sidewalk work)
Start: August 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 4, 5:00 p.m.

1ST AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM 3RD AVE N TO PRINCESS ST
(Water main replacement)
Start: September 1, 7:30 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E ROAD CLOSED FROM WINDSOR ST TO PRINCE OF WALES AVE
(Road excavation)
Start: September 6, 7:00 a.m. End: October 6, 4:30 p.m.

1ST AVE N NB & SB TRAFFIC MOVED INTO THE PARKING LANES FROM 26TH ST E TO QUEEN ST
(Water & sewer work)
Start: September 14, 7:00 a.m. End: October 7, 4:30 p.m.

SPADINA CRES E SB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO BROADWAY AVE
(Vault work)
Start: September 28, 8:00 a.m. End: October 7, 4:30 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 47TH ST E TO 46TH ST E
(Curb work)
Start: September 27, 8:00 a.m. End: October 17, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM MANEK RD TO MCORMOND DR
(Parking lot)
Start: September 26, 7:00 a.m. End: October 22, 5:00 p.m.

4TH AVE S NB PARKING LANE CLOSED FROM 20TH ST E TO 21ST ST E
(Vault roof replacement)
Start: September 23, 7:00 a.m. End: December 31, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

The International Council of Aging designated October 3 to 9, 2022, as Active Aging Week – a time to celebrate aging and the benefits of active living at any age.

Active Aging Week challenges society’s expectations of aging by showing that regardless of age or health conditions, adults over 50 can live life to the fullest.

“Recreation & Community Development prioritizes and encourages Active Aging through the variety of drop-in and registered programs offered at our Leisure Centres”, says Andrew Roberts, Director of Recreation & Community Development. Programs have been categorized as Fit Over 50 programs and provide a guide to physical activity for people 50+.

To celebrate Active Aging week, the City’s Recreation & Community Development department invites residents to stop by a Leisure Centre during Active Aging Week. An ambassador will be on location to talk about fall programs. It’s also a chance to win prizes, visit with friends and relax after exercising.

• Shaw Centre: Monday, October 3 (9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)
• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre: Tuesday, October 4 (9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
• Lakewood Civic Centre: Wednesday, October 5 (8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.)
• Saskatoon Field House: Thursday, October 6 (9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
• Lawson Civic Centre: Friday, October 7 (10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)

To learn more about Active Aging Week and programs available, visit saskatoon.ca/fitover50.