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Saskatoon Transit is excited to announce the addition of two new Nova LFSe+ battery-electric buses to its public transit fleet, the first in Saskatchewan. This marks a significant milestone in the City of Saskatoon’s commitment to sustainable public transportation and environmental leadership.

Saskatoon Transit piloted a battery-electric bus over a 12-month period beginning in July 2020. This pilot project aimed to evaluate the performance and feasibility of battery-electric buses in Saskatoon’s climate, providing key data to inform future investments in battery-electric buses.

Building on the pilot project's success, City Council approved an initial investment in battery-electric buses in December 2021 as part of the broader $115.4 million revised 2023-2031 fleet renewal strategy.

“This is an exciting step toward building a transit fleet that meets current and future ridership demands and our long-term sustainability goals,” says Michael Moellenbeck, Director of Saskatoon Transit.

Transitioning to battery-electric buses is progress towards meeting the City’s targets outlined in the Low Emissions Community Plan and Climate Action Plan, which include target emission reductions of 55,000 tonnes CO₂e by 2050 and an increase in transit trips of 5% by 2030 and 10% by 2050.

"Access to safe and efficient public transportation is an effective way to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and these battery-electric buses are an example of how we can reach environmental targets and provide a cleaner option for Saskatoon,” Moellenbeck says.

Watch for a new battery-electric bus on a nearby route. Experience the benefits firsthand as Saskatoon Transit drives towards a greener, more efficient public transportation network.

For more information about Saskatoon Transit, visit saskatoontransit.ca.

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

NEW

CLARENCE AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 10TH ST E
(Water main preservation)
Start: July 25, 7:00 a.m. End: August 8, 5:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Pavement marking installations)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Pavement marking installations)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Pavement marking installations)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Pavement marking installations)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 5:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 26, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

11TH ST W INTERSECTION CLOSED AT FAIRLIGHT DR
(Infrastructure improvements)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 7:00 a.m.

NEAULT RD ROAD CLOSED FROM 22ND ST W TO WHELAN RD
(Road construction)
Start: May 2, 9:00 a.m. End: July 31, 7:00 a.m.

1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Midtown Mall renovations)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 31, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 a.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
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, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 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

BROADWAY AVE NB & SB CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT 5TH ST E
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 24, 3:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB & MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM ALBERT AVE TO LANSDOWNE AVE
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 24, 9:00 a.m. End: July 24, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT TAYLOR ST E
(Pavement marking Installations)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT COLLEGE DR
(Pavement marking Installations)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E NB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 8TH ST E
(Pavement marking Installations)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR E SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 14TH ST E
(Pavement marking Installations)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 25, 5:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM CIRCLE DR E TO CENTRAL AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 24, 7:00 p.m. End: July 26, 6:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR S NB/WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM VALLEY RD TO 11TH ST W
(Pavement marking Installations)
Start: July 23, 7:00 p.m. End: July 24, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB/NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES W TO VALLEY RD
(Pavement marking Installation)
Start: July 23, 7:00 p.m. End: July 24, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR S WN/NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM VALLEY RD TO 11TH ST W
(Pavement marking Installation)
Start: July 23, 7:00 p.m. End: July 24, 5:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road Resurfacing)
Start: July 23, 7:00 p.m. End: July 24, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Midtown Mall renovations)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 26, 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: July 31, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 a.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
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, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 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.

Saskatoon Transit and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615 released videos featuring frontline employees sharing their experience working in public transit and a message for residents and customers. When people watch their stories, we hope they will recognize them as individuals who deserve empathy and respect so they can do their jobs and get home safely at the end of their day.  

Bus operators, supervisors and customer service employees have been exposed to more aggressive and violent incidents since the spring. 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. 

The campaign is one of the initiatives in Saskatoon Transit’s frontline employee and customer safety plan that was rolled out in mid-June to reduce negative interactions for our frontline employees and customers.   

The series includes Saskatoon Transit bus operators Stevie and David, customer service representative Manisha and operations supervisor Noureddine. Watch the videos at transit.saskatoon.ca/TransitSafety.   

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

NEW

1ST AVE N NB LANES CLOSED FROM QUEEN ST TO KING ST
(Roadway patching)
Start: July 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 23, 3:00 p.m.

33RD ST W ROAD CLOSED FROM AVE J N TO VALENS DR
(Sanitary sewer lining)
Start: July 23, 9:00 a.m. End: July 23, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHTWORK

CIRCLE DR S NB/WB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM VALLEY RD TO 11TH ST W
(Pavement marking installation)
Start: July 23, 7:00 p.m. End: July 24, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR S WB/NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM SPADINA CRES W TO VALLEY RD
(Pavement marking installation)
Start: July 23, 7:00 p.m. End: July 24, 5:00 a.m.

CIRCLE DR S WN/NB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM VALLEY RD TO 11TH ST W
(Pavement marking installation)
Start: July 23, 7:00 p.m. End: July 24, 5:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM PRESTON AVE N TO CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 23, 7:00 p.m. End: July 24, 6:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Road resurfacing)
Start: July 22, 7:00 p.m. End: July 23, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

1ST AVE S SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Midtown Mall renovations)
Start: July 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 24, 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: July 31, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM MUNROE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 a.m.

COLLEGE DR EB LANES CLOSED FROM WIGGINS AVE N TO CUMBERLAND AVE N
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in WB lanes
Start: July 21, 9:00 a.m. End: August 6, 7:00 a.m.

8TH ST E ROAD CLOSED FROM MCORMOND DR TO ZIMMERMAN RD
(Road construction)
No access to Zimmerman Rd from 8th St
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
(Road construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 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.