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Varsity View Neighbourhood Traffic Concerns

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Albert Community Centre
610 Clarence Avenue South

Residents of the Varsity View neighbourhood are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss traffic concerns in their area. The meeting will be hosted by the City of Saskatoon, Transportation Division.

A presentation will be made providing background information on the Traffic Management Program; as well as previously identified traffic concerns in the Varsity View neighbourhood. The presentation will be followed by a small group workshop to identify other traffic issues, and a question and answer session.

The Transportation Division will use the feedback received during the meeting to conduct appropriate traffic counts and studies. This information will be used to develop an area-wide plan for the Varsity View neighbourhood which will be presented in late 2014.

Varsity View Traffic Concerns Meeting.

School Zone Safety Reminders

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When the weather turns colder, more students are being driven to school. The City would like to remind drivers about the importance of “No Parking” and “No Stopping” zones as well as parking bylaws used for the safety of students. Drivers are asked to please obey signs when dropping off or picking up children from school.

“No Parking” and “No Stopping” zones ensure that drivers passing the school can clearly see anyone crossing the street.

“No Stopping” zones are created to address safety and avoid congestion. Stopping, even for a moment, to pick up or drop off passengers is prohibited.

Parking is prohibited in “No Parking” zones, even when the vehicle is occupied, unless you are actively engaged in the loading or unloading of merchandise or passengers. Drivers are NOT allowed to wait for their passengers while in a “No Parking” zone.

Other parking bylaws to remember in school zones to keep our children safe:

  • Keep “school bus” zones clear,
  • Leave 10 metres between your car and any marked crosswalk or intersection unless otherwise indicated by a sign or pavement marking,
  • Avoid double-parking, and
  • Stay back at least 1 metre from driveways and alley entrances/exits. Do not block driveways.
  • These bylaws are enforced by Saskatoon Police Services and City Parking Enforcement and may result in a fine. While not enforceable, drivers should also turn the ignition off when parked in the winter because the exhaust may affect visibility for pedestrians and drivers.

Saskatoon CarShare Co-operative

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Formed by a group of local residents over the past two years, the Saskatoon CarShare Co-operative (SCC) have now launched their service and membership. SCC offers cost-effective, convenient and sustainable alternative to private car ownership.

The procedure to use these cars is very simple:

  • First book a SCC car online.
  • Find the car in its designated parking spot and wave your unique access key in front of a sensor to unlock the car.
  • At the end of your booking, return the car to the same designated parking spot and wave your access key to lock the car. This will also end your booking and the system will automatically log the time and distance of your drive.

See their website for more information.

SCC carshare member Lesley
SCC carshare member Lesley

Remember: School Zone Speed Limits

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Drivers are reminded that reduced speed limits in elementary and secondary school zones will be in effect starting on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The maximum speed limit in school zones is 30 kilometres per hour from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 to June 30. No exceptions are made for statutory holidays or school breaks.
The bright yellow/green school zone signs are accompanied by speed limit signs, and are in locations chosen in consultation with each school.

The penalty for violating the school zone speed limit is a fine that starts at $140 and SGI demerit points.