PUBLIC AGENDA
STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE
ON TRANSPORTATION

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Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall
Committee Members:
  • Councillor B. Dubois, Chair,
  • Councillor Z. Jeffries, Vice Chair,
  • Councillor R. Donauer,
  • Councillor H. Gough,
  • Councillor D. Kirton,
  • and His Worship Mayor C. Clark (Ex-Officio)

  • Recommendation
    1. That the following item with a speaker be moved up on the agenda to be considered immediately following Unfinished Business;
      • Item 7.1.4 - Jennifer Heroux
    2. That the agenda be confirmed as presented. 
  • Recommendation

    That the minutes of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation meeting held on June 7, 2021 be adopted.

A letter from Julia Harding of OUTFRONT Media Canada, dated July 3, 2021 is provided.

  • Recommendation

    That the information be received.

A letter from Sarah Marchildon, MarCom & Program Director, Downtown Saskatoon dated July 6, 2021 is provided.

  • Recommendation

    That permission be granted to Downtown Saskatoon to be the sole agent for the allocation of vending and concession locations at the 2nd Avenue Sidewalk Sale, August 12-14, 2021.

A letter from James Kreuger, dated July 1, 2021 is provided. 

  • Recommendation

    That the information be received.

A letter requesting to speak from Jennifer Heroux - Heroux Investments, dated June 8, 2021 is provided.

  • Recommendation

    That the information be received.

  • Recommendation

    That the reports contained in Items 7.1.1 to 7.1.8 be received as information.

A report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction is provided.

  • Recommendation

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend to City Council

    1.That Council Policy C0X-XXX, Pedestrian and Cyclist Accommodation in Work Zones and Detours, be approved; and

    2.That the City Clerk be requested to adopt Council Policy C0X-XXX, Pedestrian and Cyclist Accommodation in Work Zones and Detours as outlined in this report.

A report of the General Manager, Transportation & Construction is provided.

  • Recommendation

    That the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation recommend:

    1. That City Council endorse and direct the Administration to lobby Saskatchewan Government Insurance to amend The Traffic Safety Act to incorporate the following:
      1. Require drivers to yield to pedestrians that are indicating an intention to cross the street at legal crossings;
      2. Permit cyclists to use their right arm to indicate a right turn; and
      3. Permit cyclists to ride their bicycle when a cross-ride is provided at legal crossings.

Councillor Gough provided the following Notice of Motion in accordance with section 65(1)(b) of Bylaw No. 9170, The Procedures and Committee Bylaw, 2014:


"Whereas desire lines between 19th Street West and Ave N South, resident feedback, and the engagement results of the Neighbourhood Traffic Review for the Gordie Howe Management, West Industrial and Southwest Industrial Areas have demonstrated significant demand for a formalized crossing at/near this location for improved safety and access; Be it resolved:


That the Administration approach CP Rail on the formalization of a pedestrian crossing near to 19th Street West and report back to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation."

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