Neighbourhood Bikeways 30 km/h Speed Limit
City Council approved the Neighbourhood Bikeways 30 km/h Speed Limit Policy in December 2023 to increase the safety and comfort of people riding their bikes along neighbourhood bikeways in Saskatoon. Reduced 30 km/h speed limits will be implemented on neighbourhood bikeways in Saskatoon once the traffic calming elements for the street are constructed.
What are neighbourhood bikeways?
Neighbourhood bikeways are a type of cycling facility that feature people riding their bikes in mixed traffic and are best suited for streets with low vehicle volumes and speeds. These streets can be enhanced with a range of elements, including signs, pavement markings, and traffic calming measures that are tailored for the street.
A 30 km/h speed limit is an important component of a neighbourhood bikeway to help create an environment that is comfortable for all levels of cyclists.
Where will 30 km/h speed limits be installed?
This September a 30 km/h speed limit will be installed on Dudley Street between Avenue P South and Spadina Crescent.
The 30 km/h speed limit comes into effect on September 30, 2024. Signs will be installed prior to September 30 so that they are in place prior to the effective date.
In July 2024, 30 km/h speed limits were installed on the following streets:
- 14th Street between Saskatchewan Crescent and Cumberland Avenue.
- 23rd Street between Vancouver Avenue North and Avenue C North.
- Avenue I North between the north and south legs of 23rd Street West (this portion of Avenue I is part of the 23rd Street Neighbourhood Bikeway).
Will 30 km/h speed limits be installed on other streets?
A 30 km/h speed limit will only be installed on streets that have been approved as neighbourhood bikeways. For a street to be considered a neighbourhood bikeway, it must go through identification, design, engagement, and construction before it can be eligible for a 30 km/h speed limit. The Traffic Bylaw needs to be updated before the street can be signed with a 30 km/h speed limit.
Dudley Street Neighbourhood Bikeway
Dudley Street was identified as an all ages and abilities (AAA) cycling route to provide a connection between the West Industrial Area, Gordie Howe Sports Complex, and the Meewasin Trail. The City began engagement on this corridor in 2020 through the Neighbourhood Bikeways Project. The project included the evaluation and design of walking and cycling facility improvements for several streets, including Dudley Street. We received feedback on each of the corridors through two rounds of public engagement, one in early March 2020, and one in August 2020.
In December 2020 City Council approved the Dudley Street Neighbourhood Bikeway.
14th Street Neighbourhood Bikeway
14th Street was identified in the Active Transportation Plan as an all ages and abilities (AAA) cycling route. It provides connections from the Meewasin trail to College Park. The City began engagement on this corridor in 2020 through the Neighbourhood Bikeways Project. The project included the evaluation and design of walking and cycling facility improvements for several streets, including 14th Street. We received feedback on each of the corridors through two rounds of public engagement, one in early March 2020, and one in September 2020.
In February 2021 City Council approved the 14th Street Neighbourhood Bikeway.
23rd Street Neighbourhood Bikeway
In 2011, 23rd Street West was identified as an east-west priority route for cyclists to connect from the downtown to the Blairmore urban development as an alternative to 22nd Street West which is a priority route for vehicles. To establish a continuous and well-defined cycling route, a neighbourhood bikeway, was selected as the appropriate type of cycling infrastructure for 23rd Street West and would feature enhanced traffic signage, pavement markings, and traffic calming to create a more comfortable route for cyclists.
Engagement on the project occurred in April 2012 with a public open house.