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Daily Road Report - March 4, 2022
March 3, 2022 - 9:16am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR E NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 108TH ST W TO 109TH ST W
(Bridge inspections)
Start: March 4, 9:00 a.m. End: March 4, 3:00 p.m.
ONGOING
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VALLEY RD
(Construction)
Start: March 3, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ASH ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Connection repair)
Start: March 3, 8:00 a.m. End: March 4, 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.
Transit service strained by global auto parts shortage: recovery plan in place
March 2, 2022 - 10:06am
- Buses are being sent to third party garages to add to maintenance resources.
- Buses with long term defects or parts that are not available or delayed are being used to fix other buses.
- Check Engine Light calls are being investigated and sent back on the road more quickly.
- Issues that do not involve Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, brakes or steering are quickly checked and sent back on the road if it is safe to do so. HVAC, brakes and steering issues that need repair are booked for a mechanic as soon as possible, however fixing the issue is contingent on parts availability.
- Working with nearby Transit properties to determine what parts can be accessed from them. Transit has also been working with parts distributors to get as many parts as possible.
- To ensure more parts are on-hand, maximum/minimum stock levels have been changed for high-demand parts or for parts that take longer to obtain.
- Maintenance staff have been working overtime.
Saskatoon Transit continues to deliver service as world-wide supply chain shortages put a strain on service.
“The ability to source and obtain parts in a timely manner because of the parts shortages related to the pandemic and other recent events, globally and nationally, have been major contributing factors to getting buses repaired and quickly back into service,” says Jim McDonald, Director of Saskatoon Transit.
McDonald says the challenges in obtaining parts in a timely manner, as well as increased probability of mechanical breakdowns with an aging fleet, differentiates this winter from other winters with prolonged extreme cold weather events.
“Fortunately, the extreme cold weather has subsided, but it will take a few days to address the backlog of mechanical repairs.”
What Transit is doing:
On average, Saskatoon Transit has been about five to ten buses short during weekdays. We know service cuts of any kind have a significant impact on those that rely on Transit Services. The team at Transit considers all options when required to make service reductions and decisions are based on minimizing impacts to riders.
The service impact is a reduction in some neighbourhood frequency, but no routes are completely cancelled and service to High Schools is covered, however riders may need to take alternate routes.
Solutions to get more buses on the road:
Tips for Transit riders:
Service alerts are posted to the Transit app and Google Maps Transit as soon as possible however riders are encouraged to check for service alerts one hour before they travel. Riders can “pin” the routes taken most often in the Transit app to receive push notifications about service disruptions. Alerts are also posted every morning and afternoon to SaskatoonTransit.ca/service-alerts and Twitter (@StoonTransit), with periodic updates as the situation changes. Riders can also call the Customer Service Centre at 306-975-3100 for updates (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. M-F).
If there is a service disruption on your route, riders can use the trip planning function in the transit app or Google Maps to find an alternate route. Simply type in where you are and where you want to go.
Saskatoon Transit thanks riders for their patience during this challenging time.
Daily Road Report - March 3, 2022
March 2, 2022 - 2:09am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR S WB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM LORNE AVE TO VALLEY RD
(Construction)
Start: March 3, 7:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.
LORNE AVE ROAD CLOSED FROM ASH ST E TO ADELAIDE ST E
(Connection repair)
Start: March 3, 8:00 a.m. End: March 4, 5:00 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Lorne Avenue closed between Adelaide and Ash streets starting Thursday
March 2, 2022 - 8:00am
Lorne Avenue will be closed between Adelaide and Ash streets starting Thursday, March 3, at 8:00 a.m. for water and sewer connection repair connection work. 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 is 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.
Application deadline reminder for Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group Members
March 2, 2022 - 1:42am
- Advisory Group meetings will be held quarterly, or at the call of the Chair.
- The duration of each meeting is subject to the contents of the agenda and ensuing discussion.
- Advisory Group members shall serve without receiving remuneration.
City Council is seeking individuals for appointment to the Downtown Event and Entertainment District Advisory Group. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 4.
The Advisory Group’s role is to foster connections between business and community partners, and the City Administration and City Council to support the successful implementation of a new event and entertainment district in Downtown Saskatoon.
The development of an animated Downtown event and entertainment district, anchored by a new Downtown arena and convention centre, will stimulate the economy and bring renewed energy and life to Saskatoon’s Downtown. Together, these two projects will provide public benefit to all residents of Saskatoon by creating a vibrant Downtown that is open, inviting, safe and accessible for all.
While the City of Saskatoon (City) will retain overall ownership of these new facilities and infrastructure once constructed, numerous key stakeholders, project partners, and sponsors will be integral in driving the successful development and delivery of the project.
The formation of the Advisory Group will reflect the diversity of the community and possess the preferred qualifications, attributes, and experience as a whole.
Interested applicants are asked to submit an application and résumé with two letters of reference by no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2022, using the Committee Application Form found online at saskatoon.ca/boards. All applications will be kept on file and reviewed throughout the year should further vacancies occur.
Note: Upon applying to this Board, your application/résumé/reference letters may be shared with current Board members as part of the review process.
Additional information on the Advisory Group is available on the City’s website at saskatoon.ca/boards. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 306-975-3240 or city.clerks@saskatoon.ca if you have any questions regarding the application process.
Daily Road Report - March 2, 2022
March 1, 2022 - 7:05am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
CIRCLE DR W SB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM LAURIER DR TO 22ND ST E
(Traffic pole repairs)
Start: March 2, 9:00 a.m. End: March 2, 12:00 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Phase 1 of ePermitting launches with online building, development and plumbing permits.
February 28, 2022 - 9:44am
Starting March 1, 2022, building, development and plumbing permits can be done completely online through the City of Saskatoon’s new ePermitting system. This new ePermitting system will let people apply for permits, track the progress of the application and even request inspections all digitally – reducing the need for in-person visits to City Hall and increasing transparency around the permitting process.
“The ePermitting system will allow the permitting process to become inherently digital,” says Kara Fagnou, Director of Building Standards. “It houses a vast library of pre-configured permit types to meet most business needs, includes email notifications that are automatically triggered and offers mobile capacity to support field inspection staff.”
Service Saskatoon and Building Standards staff will still be available via phone, or where needed, in person, but the ePermitting system will remove the need for most residents and businesses to travel to City Hall for permitting assistance.
“The launch of ePermitting is a key step for Building Standards toward its goal of being a national leader in permit turnaround times,” says Fagnou. “We are always looking for ways to streamline and improve our business processes. To support ePermitting, we have also streamlined our internal workflows and updated many of our procedures to help meet customers’ needs in the most efficient way possible.”
For more information, please visit saskatoon.ca/buildingstandards, or call 306.975.2645. Customers can register an account and login to the ePermitting system starting March 1 at saskatoon.ca/ePermitting.
City Council proclaims March Race Relations Month
March 1, 2022 - 2:39am
- March 1 – The City of Saskatoon officially proclaims March Race Relations Month with the release of this Virtual Proclamation Video and by raising the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Flag in Civic Square (area beside City Hall off 23rd Street East). The flag remains up between March 1-7.
- March 4 – This is the last day to submit a nomination for an individual, organization, student, class, or school for contributing to the elimination of racial discrimination.
- March 21 – On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the City's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee presents the annual Living in Harmony Awards. These awards recognize local organizations, individuals, and students for their efforts in promoting intercultural harmony. A PSA announcing the winners will be posted here.
Since 1990, Saskatoon City Council has proclaimed March Race Relations Month. The month includes the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination which the City marks annually with the presentation of the Living in Harmony Awards.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed on March 21st to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa that occurred on March 21, 1960. On this day, police opened fire on a peaceful Apartheid protest that was being carried out by Black residents in the township of Sharpeville (South Africa).
Following is a list of notable dates related to Race Relations Month:
For more information about Race Relations Month, please visit saskatoon.ca/RaceRelations.
Daily Road Report - March 1, 2022
February 28, 2022 - 3:49am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
AVE H N ROAD CLOSED FROM 30TH ST W TO 31ST ST W
(Sanitary manhole repair)
Start: March 1, 8:00 a.m. End: March 1, 5:00 p.m.
CIRCLE DR E NB & SB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO TAYLOR ST E
(Streetlight pole replacements)
Start: March 1, 9:30 a.m. End: March 1, 11:30 a.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
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.
Rescheduled: Avenue H closed between 30th and 31st streets on Tuesday
February 28, 2022 - 8:00am
Avenue H will be closed between 30th and 31st streets on Tuesday, March 1, at 8:00 a.m. for sanitary sewer manhole repair work. 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 is 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.