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March 2017: Presented by the Buena Vista Community Association and Walking Saskatoon Fixing the Sid Buckwold Bridge Improving the Active Transportation Links on one of Saskatoon’s Core Bridges

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March 2017: Presented by the Buena Vista Community Association and Walking Saskatoon

Fixing the Sid Buckwold BridgeImproving the Active Transportation Links on one of Saskatoon’s Core Bridges

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In the Heart of SaskatoonThe Sid Buckwold bridge is in the centre of Saskatoon’s core attractions.

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What are the problems?

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“I don’t use the bridge at night because I feel unsafe because of the lack of lights.”

–Quotes from Surveyed Bridge Users

“I’m always getting road spray in my mouth.”

“The walkway needs to be wider, I’m always scared of getting hit by a bike.”

“This bridge is dangerous for walkers and bikers.”

“Two cyclists can hardly meet without their handlebars colliding.”

“I turn my head to avoid grit and rocks from speeding cars.”

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Local + National

✤ Ironworkers Memorial Bridge (Vancouver) pathway widened from 1.2M to 2.5M (right)

✤ Peace Bridge (Fort Erie, ON/Buffalo, NY) widened to 2.4M

✤ Aligns with City priorities on Infill and Active Transportation

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“Bridge crossings are essential to pedestrians and bicyclists. Whenever possible, the sidewalks should be continued with their full width. Sidewalks on bridges should be placed to eliminate the possibility of falling into the roadway or over

the bridge itself. Sidewalks should be placed on both sides of bridges”

–United States Federal Highway Authority 2011

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Changes Requested

✤ Expand East Pathway to ~2.5M

✤ Add ~2.5M West Pathway with Accesses

✤ Improve Drainage and Maintenance of Pathways

✤ Increase Height of Traffic Wall

✤ Improve Lighting for Safety and Reduce Car Speed

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Groups Endorsing Improvements

✤ Walking Saskatoon

✤ Saskatoon Cycles

✤ Nutana Community Association

✤ Buena Vista Community Association