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Every employee deserves to feel safe at work and Saskatoon Transit is actively taking measures to provide a safe environment for frontline employees and customers.

Saskatoon Transit is working with the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS), Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD), Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615 (ATU) and other community stakeholders to address concerns with transit bus and facility safety. This work is being done as part of a larger community safety strategy throughout our community that the City of Saskatoon, SPS and SFD are actively rolling out.

Bus operators, supervisors and customer service employees have been exposed to more aggressive and violent incidents this spring. Since the beginning of May, Saskatoon Transit has increased security patrols at the Downtown, Confederation Mall and Market Mall transit terminals along with additional supervisor ride-alongs with operators to have an increased uniformed presence on buses and at facilities.

Several other initiatives are underway as part of the Saskatoon Transit Frontline Employee Safety Plan to improve safety on buses and at terminals for employees and riders. The plan will enhance security, improve internal processes, expand employee training, augment mental health support for employees following an incident, strengthen coordination with emergency services and build a stronger culture of safety at Saskatoon Transit. Initiatives include:

1. Streamlined process for reporting an incident to SPS to assist the incident investigation.
2. Deployment of the Fire Community Support team to bus terminals and on bus routes with a higher number of reported incidents.
3. Running a public marketing campaign featuring frontline employees from Saskatoon Transit to increase the profile of bus operators in the community.
4. Developing a process to ban a problem customer from Saskatoon Transit buses and facilities.
5. Exploring the feasibility of installing CCTV cameras at the Downtown and Confederation Mall terminals.
6. Rolling out the new Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and updated Respectful and Harassment-free Workplace process and introducing the new Corporate Customer Conduct Standard.
7. Developing and delivering new customer service and de-escalation training for frontline Saskatoon Transit employees.
8. Enhanced mental health support for Saskatoon Transit employees.
9. Advocating for tougher sentences under the Criminal Code for assaults against a Saskatoon Transit employee.

Saskatoon Transit will continue to protect its employees and customers through these new initiatives and by working closely with SPS, SFD, ATU and other community stakeholders on the "One City" approach to Community Safety and Wellbeing strategy.

In addition to these new initiatives, all buses have a protective operator barrier and CCTV cameras with visible signage to inform passengers that their actions are being recorded.

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

NEW

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: June 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 2:00 p.m.

BALTZAN BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM HORNER CRES TO PAYNE BEND
(Water tie-in)
Start: June 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 14, 4:30 p.m.

LENORE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM SILVERWOOD RD TO AE ADAMS CRES
(Sanitary main repairs)
EB traffic will be maintained in parking lane
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 13, 12:00 p.m.

CONFEDERATION DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO LAURIER DR
(Inspection)
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 13, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR E EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES E TO ATTRIDGE DR
(Cable fault & pole replacements)
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 13, 3:00 p.m.

FAIRLIGHT DR NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PENDYGRASSE RD TO OLMSTEAD RD
(Sewer lining)
Start: June 13, 9:00 a.m. End: June 13, 3:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 11 SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED TO CITY LIMITS
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 13, 7:00 p.m. End: June 14, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

BOYCHUK DR NB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Geotech)
Start: June 12, 10:00 a.m. End: June 13, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Road work)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 4:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO KALRA ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Use McOrmond Dr 
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.

***UPDATE: CORRECTION ISSUED  - 2023 ticket sales now correctly shown as $8,092***

Flip-flip hooray, we have a record donation to announce!

Thank you, Saskatoon, for coming out to attend the City of Saskatoon’s 48^th Annual Civic Pancake Fundraising Breakfast yesterday, Tuesday, June 11. A sunny day brought great attendance and with residents donating extra dollars, we have beaten last year’s donation to make this year’s breakfast, result in our highest donation amount to date!

We’re very proud to announce that this year’s Civic Pancake Breakfast has resulted in a final donation (revenue less expenses) of $13,471.50 from the City to United Way Saskatoon & Area.

Pancake Breakfast results year-over-year:

Total number of $7 breakfast tickets sold in 2024: 1,344 ($9,408)
Total number of $7 breakfast tickets sold in 2023: 1,289 ($9,023)

2024: 1,135 individual $7 breakfast tickets sold = $7,945
2023: 1,156 individual $7 breakfast tickets sold = $8,092

Thank you for your generosity, Saskatoon, you paid it forward and purchased 76 more Act of Kindness* tickets over last year!

2024: 209 Act of Kindness* $7 breakfast tickets sold = $1,463
2023: 133 Act of Kindness* $7 breakfast tickets sold = $931

*Attendees, or those who could not attend, were given the opportunity to 'pay it forward' and purchase an additional breakfast ticket to donate to someone in need of one yesterday. Dollars raised from all purchased Act of Kindness tickets, used or unused, are fully donated.

Last year’s 47^th Annual Civic Pancake Breakfast tally ended with a final donation (revenue less expenses) to the United Way Saskatoon & Area of $11,118.86.

The City of Saskatoon extends a grateful thank you to our valued breakfast sponsors listed below - we could not hold this important fundraising event without their generous support. Thank you to all for making our important community fundraiser another great success!

Federated Coop (FCL)
Sheraton Cavalier
Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union
CUPE 59
Poncelet’s Mechanical
Sixteen Grains
Handy Special Event Rentals
Saskatoon Media Group
Rawlco Radio
Discover Saskatoon
Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce
IAFF80 Saskatoon Firefighters Union
Saskatoon Civic Middle Management Association (SCMMA)
Pelican Signs
Vendasta

For over 50 years, United Way Saskatoon & Area has been working to positively impact the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and their families across Saskatoon by identifying and addressing barriers.

The City of Saskatoon is proud to donate annually to our community partner, United Way Saskatoon & Area, to help make our community better for everyone.

Baltzan Boulevard will be closed between Horner Crescent and Payne Bend starting on Thursday, June 13, at 7:00 a.m. for a water tie-in. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two days to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

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

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rattlers take on the Brampton Honey Badgers at SaskTel Centre on Wednesday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m.
• 6:55 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

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

NEW

WANUSKEWIN RD WB LANES CLOSED FROM HARRIS REBAR ACCESS RD TO ARTHUR ROSE AVE
(Roadway patching)
2-way traffic will be maintained in EB lanes
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 12, 3:00 p.m.

22ND ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AUDITORIUM AVE TO 1ST AVE S
(Vault work)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 12, 3:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE J S
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: June 12, 9:00 a.m. End: June 12, 3:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR NB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Geotech)
Start: June 12, 10:00 a.m. End: June 12, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED AT ACADIA DR
(Construction)
Start: June 12, 10:00 a.m. End: June 12, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 12, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Road work)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 4:30 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO KALRA ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Use McOrmond Dr 
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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 City of Saskatoon (City) has upgraded 20 Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) in and around Downtown to Touchless Accessible Pedestrian Signals. 

This initiative, made possible through funding from the Government of Canada's Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, marks a pivotal step in the city's commitment to ensuring accessibility and safety for all residents. The Canada Healthy Communities Initiative was established to fund small-scale infrastructure projects to create safer, more vibrant and inclusive communities. 

 "This initiative underscores our dedication to fostering an inclusive and safe city for all residents," says Jay Magus, Director Transportation. “The City remains committed to ongoing programs that retrofit older intersections with APS devices, meaning accessibility measures are consistently prioritized.”  

APS devices play a crucial role in aiding pedestrians with visual and/or hearing challenges by providing vital auditory and vibration cues, enabling safe street crossings.  These signals employ distinctive auditory sounds— a "cuckoo" for north/south and a "chirp" for east/west directions, supplemented by voice messages at select intersections. 

Many traffic signals Downtown have automatic walk lights; however, pedestrians were required to press the button to activate the auditory cues.  With Touchless APS, the audibles can be activated by waving your hand in front of the push button.   Pedestrians can still press the button, which includes a vibrating arrow.    

This comprehensive approach reflects Saskatoon's dedication to creating an inclusive urban environment where everyone can navigate streets safely and independently. 

More information about Accessible Pedestrian Signals can be found at saskatoon.ca/pedestriansafety.

It's here! Start today by attending the City of Saskatoon's 48^th Annual Civic Pancake fundraising Breakfast!

With sunshine in the forecast, today's pancake breakfast is sure to kick off the start of summer and bring our community together! Join us, all proceeds from today's fundraising breakfast will be donated to our charity partner, United Way Saskatoon & Area:

• Tuesday, June 11, 2024, rain, or shine
• 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Outdoors beside Civic Square at 23^rd Street and 4^th Avenue
• $7 gets you delicious pancakes (with topping choices), sausages, coffee, tea, or juice. Cash or debit accepted.

At a time when kindness is needed more than ever, we will again offer Act of Kindness Breakfast tickets for purchase. Consider purchasing an extra $7 breakfast ticket for someone who would appreciate a hot breakfast today!

Unused breakfast tickets posted to the Act of Kindness Ticket Board will be donated back to United Way Saskatoon & Area! We are confident our community momentum for the Act of Kindness Board will continue. The Act of Kindness Board is sponsored by Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union.

This year’s breakfast has an expanded lineup of diverse musical performers, dancers and entertainment on our community stage, vehicle displays and information booths to visit. Local celebrity pancake flippers will serve up delicious pancakes, fun mascots will attend and as always, the popular relay race will be fun to watch! 

The City of Saskatoon thanks the many valued breakfast sponsors who offered their generous support this year to make our community breakfast another success! 

Visit saskatoon.ca for more information including today's entertainment line-up. 

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

NEW

20TH ST W WB CURB LANE CLOSED AT AVE E S
(Road work)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 17, 4:30 p.m.

MCORMOND DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM FEDORUK DR TO KALRA ST
(Streetscaping)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

3RD AVE N ROAD CLOSED FROM KING ST TO 2ND AVE N
(CCTV)
Start: June 11, 8:00 a.m. End: June 11, 3:00 p.m.

IDYLWYLD DR S SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 22ND ST W
(SL&P)
Start: June 11, 9:00 a.m. End: June 11, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO QUEBEC AVE
(Hydrant replacement)
Start: June 11, 9:00 a.m. End: June 11, 3:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB RIGHT TURN BAY CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Catch basin inspection)
Start: June 11, 10:00 a.m. End: June 11, 12:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE N NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 14TH ST E TO FIELD HOUSE RD
(Geotech)
Start: June 11, 10:00 a.m. End: June 11, 3:00 p.m.

MCORMOND DR SB RIGHT TURN LANE CLOSED AT ATTRIDGE DR
(Construction)
Start: June 11, 10:00 a.m. End: June 11, 3:00 p.m.

ONGOING

AVE H N ROAD CLOSED AT 31ST ST W
(Unplanned water main repairs)
Start: June 10, 9:00 a.m. End: TBD

IDYLWYLD DR S NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT SASKATCHEWAN CRES E
(Minor bridge maintenance)
Start: June 7, 9:00 a.m. End: June 12, 3:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR WB LANES SPEED REDUCTION FROM MCORMOND DR TO MCKERCHER DR
(Guardrail repair)
Start: May 10, 7:00 a.m. End: June 15, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR S TO 1ST AVE S
(Streetscaping)
Start: May 13, 7:00 a.m. End: June 20, 5:00 p.m.

MELVILLE ST EB LANES CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO PORTAGE AVE
(Construction)
Start: June 7, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

PRESTON AVE S NB LANES CLOSED FROM TAYLOR ST E TO 5TH ST E
(Storm system construction)
Start: May 21, 7:00 a.m. End: June 30, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANE CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO UNIVERSITY DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & NEXT LANES AND WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM UNIVERSITY DR TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: April 29, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: June 10, 7:00 a.m. End: October 31, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Use McOrmond Dr 
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 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.

Avenue H will be closed at 31st Street starting this morning for unplanned water main repairs. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take one day to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances. 

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.                              

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