Tag Archives: bicycles

14th Street Permanent Closure

City of Saskatoon, Nutana, VVCA, , , ,

The City of Saskatoon is undertaking the design of the permanent closure of 14th Street East
between Lansdowne Avenue and Temperance Street. This connection was recommended for
closure through the Nutana Neighbourhood Traffic Review which was conducted in 2014 and
adopted by Council in May 2015. The closure was installed temporarily in 2016. The permanent
closure has been approved by City Council.

Thank you to everyone that has provided input so far. We received your feedback via the design
charrette (September 2017), and multiple stakeholder working group meetings (Spring and
Summer 2018). We considered all of the concerns and feedback as we developed designs for
the permanent closure options.

The proposed design for the 14th Street permanent closure has been posted to Saskatoon.ca/ntr and will be discussed at the Teams Live meeting. We would appreciate the opportunity to get your thoughts on the design. There are two ways to participate and provide us with your feedback:

Microsoft Teams Live Event
Thursday, September 17th, 8:30 pm
Link to the meeting is available at Saskatoon.ca/ntr
You do not need to download the app to participate.

Project Information: Saskatoon.ca/ntr
Go to www.saskatoon.ca/ntr
Click on the 2014 accordion
Details for the meeting will be shown under the Nutana heading

Next Steps
 FALL 2020: Finalize design.
 WINTER 2021: Tender contract.
 SPRING/SUMMER 2021: Construct permanent closure.

Contact Us:
You may also submit your comments directly:
Email: Nathalie.Baudais@Saskatoon.ca
Phone: 306-986-3097

An informational video about the permanent closure will be posted to the Saskatoon.ca/ntr webpage one week prior to the meeting.

Neighbourhood Bikeways Project

City of Saskatoon, Nutana, VVCA,

The City is committed to promoting active transportation and providing transportation choices that are safe and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities year-round.

The Neighbourhood Bikeways Project was initiated in February 2020 to help identify measures to provide more travel choices and improve safety, accessibility and connectivity. The project included the evaluation and design of walking and cycling facility improvements for 14th Street, from Saskatchewan Crescent to Cumberland Avenue.

Thank you to everyone that has provided input so far. We received your feedback via Saskatoon.ca/engage, email, phone calls and in-person at the first meeting held on March 4, 2020.

We considered all of the concerns and feedback as we developed designs for the study area corridors. Information from the first round of engagement can be found at Saskatoon.ca/engage

The proposed design for 14th Street will be discussed at the Teams Live meeting and posted to Saskatoon.ca/engage after the meeting date. We would appreciate the opportunity to get your thoughts on our draft design. There are two ways to participate and provide us with your feedback:

Microsoft Teams Live Event
Thursday, September 17th, 7:00 pm
Link to the meeting is available at Saskatoon.ca/engage
You do not need to download the app to participate.
Note that the meeting will be recorded and posted to the engage page.

Online: Saskatoon.ca/Engage
Go to www.saskatoon.ca/engage
In the Filter Projects drop down menu select Neighbourhood Bikeways Project. Click Apply.
Click on the project tile to open the Engage page.
To join the discussion, log in with your Disqus, Facebook, Twitter or Google account.

You may also submit your comments directly:
Email: Carly.Grassing@Saskatoon.ca
Phone: 306-986-3663

Informational videos about the Bikeways project will be posted to the Engage Page one week prior to the meeting.

AAA Downtown Cycling Network

City of Saskatoon, VVCA News & Events, ,

The City of Saskatoon is inviting Saskatoon residents to learn more about the development of an All Ages & Abilities (AAA) Downtown Cycling Network. This network has been in development since fall 2017 when the Downtown Protected Bike Lane Demonstration concluded. AAA cycling facilities physically separate people riding bikes from drivers, thereby increasing the comfort and safety of all cyclists.

The network plan considers the following:
– Connection to Saskatoon’s wider cycling network;
– Integration with other key downtown projects such as Bus Rapid Transit and the re-opening of Traffic Bridge;
– Impacts to all users in the downtown in identifying the most appropriate streets to host AAA facilities.

Information about the AAA Downtown Cycling Network will be available as part of a larger forum on topics related to future growth: Plan for Growth Community Open House Wednesday, March 7, 2018 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Western Development Museum

Bike the Moveable Feast

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WE ARE WATER: Bike the Moveable Feast

Join us on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 5pm for an evening of fun!

Enjoy a slow bicycle roll along the MVA as we discover the many hidden treasures of “We Are Water”. Delicious food served in unusual locations provided by Chef Jenni catering.

Meet at 5pm sharp at River Landing under the Traffic bridge.

Rain or shine. Gluten free/ vegetarian options. Bring your own utensils. Tickets $50 each.

Invite your friends!

Saskatoon Cycles

#GetMyBikeBack

VVCA News & Events, ,

The Saskatoon Police Service would like to remind citizens of the importance of record-ing serial numbers, specifically bicycles, in order to claim lost or stolen property that has been recovered by Police through an awareness campaign called #GetMyBikeBack.

Through the #GetMyBikeBack awareness campaign, Police are encouraging people to take a picture of the serial number for their records. In the event the bike is stolen and recovered, Police will then be able to return the bicycle to its rightful owner.

“These days, everyone has their phone either on them or within reach, so we’re encouraging people to snap a quick photo of the bike’s serial number,” says East Di-vision Inspector, Patrick Nogier. “It’s an easy and convenient way to keep a record so that in the event your bike is stolen, that serial number is easily accessible to provide to Police.”

Police are also working with local cycling businesses to encourage persons purchasing bicycles to take a picture of the serial number before they leave the stores.

Bike theft continues to be a problem in Saskatoon and is often linked to residential Break & Enters and Possession of Stolen Property.

The bicycles that are recovered but un-claimed are auctioned off at various times throughout the year. Last year there were over 550 bicycles that were recovered by Police that went to auction.

Saskatoon Police Service
76-25th St E., Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R6
Phone: 306-975-8300
Saskatoonpoliceservice.ca