SASKATOON — Saskatoon's new year-round speed limit in school and playground zones will be taking effect starting in September, in time for the opening of classes.
Saskatoon city council approved the year-round speed reduction of 30 kilometres per hour every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The recommendation would align the city’s school zone policy with national transportation guidelines and implement other best practices for pedestrian safety.
The amendments also include new school and playground zones with adjustments to posted signs and length of current school zones and removal of lower speed school zones from high schools, designating them as a “school area” where U-turns are still restricted.
An amendment to the Traffic Bylaw will need to be presented to city council before the effective date is approved.
New signs to identify the school and playground zones and an awareness campaign will advise drivers of the changes this fall.
More information is available at saskatoon.ca/engage/speed-limit-review.
