! Action Alert !

Make your voice heard on matters that impact cycling citizens of Saskatoon!

We need your help to make Saskatoon streets safer for cyclists! Policies are making their way through City Hall, and to make them a reality we want you to join our assertive collective voice by writing a letter to Saskatoon elected officials! 

IMPORTANT: Letters and/or requests to speak for this Action Alert must be submitted before 5PM Monday, February 2, 2026!!!

Saskatoon Cycles supports any motion that takes key steps toward creating an Active Transportation network of safer, continuous, and connected active transportation routes, free of gaps and danger zones, maintained appropriately, linking common Saskatoon destinations.

On February 3, 2026, the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation (SPCT) will vote on, and hopefully move forward to council, three important infrastructure items. If these items can get the necessary support from the SPCT, Saskatoon City Council will have the opportunity to discuss and vote on them at a later date:

  • 51st Street and Millar Avenue Intersection Improvement – A redesign of this problematic intersection has been developed to improve safety and operations for people walking, cycling, and driving at the intersection of 51st Street and Millar Avenue. Saskatoon Cycles is recommending Option C, which includes a better road configuration for traffic, pedestrian accessibility ramps, and a shared-use pathway on both sides of Millar Avenue.
  • Connecting Millar Avenue from 43rd Street to Marquis Drive – Active Transportation Improvements – This project identifies active transportation improvements along Millar Avenue and connects the avenue to the new pedestrian/cycling railway crossing at Assiniboine Road. Saskatoon Cycles recommends “Functional Design Report Option 1” which would include shared-use pathways on both sides of Millar Avenue.
  • 8th Street at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail Grade Separation Evaluation – This report examines the grade separation options at the 8th Street and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rail crossing in Saskatoon.  These design options will provide a vital connection from the Brighton neighbourhood to the east end of 8th St. E, and both include consideration of active transportation users. Saskatoon Cycles supports either design.

Saskatoon Cycles is encouraging the SPCT to move all three recommended options forward to City Council.

We want to send a clear message: cycling safety and improved mobility options are important, and council needs to take it seriously! To do that, we need your letter or speech of support to Saskatoon City Council. We have provided a sample letter below.

A: Write a letter in support of this item: 

It’s very important for council to see that the community cares about these issues enough to take the time to voice concerns. Get your thoughts on the record with a letter that states why you support the proposal.

There is a sample letter below if you are pressed for time, but anything original and personal you can add has more impact.

B: Speak at the meeting: 

Council and committee members like to hear directly from thoughtful citizens, as it provides them an opportunity to follow up and ask questions in a more personal way. If you have the passion and time to be present in chambers, add your name to the speakers list! You can also speak to council without being present in council chambers using Microsoft Teams.

There is strength in numbers. Thank you for getting involved and pitching in to make your city a better place to live. 

Your letter and/or request to speak must be submitted before 5PM Monday, February 2, 2026

  1. Go to: www.saskatoon.ca/submit-letterrequest-speak-council-and-committees
  2. Enter your information
  3. At “What do you want to do?” drop down menu, choose “Submit Comments” or “Request to Speak”
  4. For “What meeting do you wish to speak/submit comments?” write (or copy/paste): “STANDING POLICY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION Tuesday, February 03, 2026”
  5. For “What agenda item do you wish to comment on?” write (or copy/paste): “6.2.1 – 51st Street and Millar Avenue Intersection Improvement and 6.2.2 Connecting Millar Avenue from 43rd Street to Marquis Drive“
  6. Enter your comments.
    You can copy and paste our sample letter below, add to it, modify it, or write an entirely original message in your own words. We advise as much personalization as you can offer.
  7. Click the “Submit” button.

While we offer guidance on what to write, we receive the most positive responses from City Council and the Administration when they receive personal messages from you, in your own words.

Sample letter:

Members of the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation,

I support the city administration’s plan to create a connecting active transportation route along Millar Avenue from 43rd Street to Marquis Drive (Functional Design Report Option 1), and the design improvements to the intersection at Millar and 51st (Option C). 

Likewise, I can support either of the city’s proposed options for the 8th and CPKC rail crossing and appreciate that both are taking active transportation needs into consideration.

I believe this kind of connection is vital for a modern city that is keen to integrate current infrastructure into a safer, more continuous, and more accessible network for all modes of travel. 

I want this kind of city.

Sincerely,

Mayor Cynthia Block
Click on this link to send a message to the mayor

Ward 1 – Kathryn Macdonald
email: kathryn.macdonald@saskatoon.ca
phone:
neighbourhoods: Forest Grove, Sutherland, Sutherland Industrial, U of S Lands – South Management Area, Richmond Heights, North Park, City Park, Central Industrial, Kelsey/Woodlawn, Mayfair and Hudson Bay Park.

Ward 2 – Senos Timon
email: senos.timon@saskatoon.ca
phone:
neighbourhoods: Westmount, Caswell Hill, Riversdale, Pleasant Hill, West Industrial, Meadowgreen, Agpro Industrial, Montgomery, CN Yards Management Area, SW Industrial, SaskPower Management Area, Gordie Howe Management Area, Holiday Park and King George.

Ward 3 – Robert Pearce
email: robert.pearce@saskatoon.ca
phone:
neighbourhoods: Fairhaven, Confederation SC, Parkridge, Blairmore SC, SW Development Area, Pacific Heights, Kensington, Blairmore Development Area and Confederation Park.

Ward 4 – Troy Davies
email: troy.davies@saskatoon.ca
phone: (306) 975-3674
neighbourhoods: Mount Royal, Massey Place, Dundonald, Westview, Hampton Village and Elk Point.

Ward 5 – Randy Donauer
email: randy.donauer@saskatoon.ca
phone: (306) 975-3675
neighbourhoods: River Heights, Lawson Heights SC, North Industrial, Airport Business Area, Marquis Industrial, North Development Area, Hudson Bay Industrial, Lawson Heights and Silverwood Heights.

Ward 6 – Jasmin Parker
email: jasmin.parker@saskatoon.ca
phone:
neighbourhoods: Central Business District, Nutana, Varsity View, Grosvenor Park, Holliston, Haultain and Buena Vista.

Ward 7 – Holly Kelleher
email: holly.kelleher@saskatoon.ca
phone:
neighbourhoods: Queen Elizabeth, Exhibition, Avalon, CN Industrial, South Development Area, The Willows, Stonebridge, Adelaide/Churchill, Nutana Park and Eastview.

Ward 8 – Scott Ford
email: scott.ford@saskatoon.ca
phone:
neighbourhoods: Brevoort Park, East College Park, Greystone Heights, College Park, Brighton, Holmwood, Briarwood and Hillcrest Management Area.

Ward 9 – Bev Dubois
email: bev.dubois@saskatoon.ca
phone: (306) 975-3679
neighbourhoods: Nutana SC, Wildwood, Lakeview, Lakeridge, Lakewood SC and Rosewood.

Ward 10 – Zach Jeffries
email: zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca
phone: (306) 975-3680
neighbourhoods: Arbor Creek, Erindale, University Heights SC, University Heights Development Area, Silverspring, U of S Lands – North Management Area, Evergreen, Aspen Ridge and Willowgrove.