YORKTON — Dozens of communities across Saskatchewan are set to receive provincial funding aimed at improving road safety.
The provincial government says 80 projects in 78 Saskatchewan communities have been approved for Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants, with a combined total of just over $2.05 million. Individual grants in this round range from $1,232 to $100,000.
Minister responsible for SGI Jeremy Harrison says the funding will help municipalities and First Nations address key safety concerns on local roads.
“The Government of Saskatchewan and SGI remain dedicated to making our roads safer for everyone,” Harrison said in a release. “Through $2 million in provincial grants, 78 municipalities and First Nations across Saskatchewan will be able to implement important traffic safety improvements in their communities.”
In east-central Saskatchewan, 13 communities received $287,931. Those include the City of Yorkton receiving $12,999 to install rectangular rapid flashing beacon pedestrian crossing signs. The Standing Buffalo First Nation received the most funding at $83,693 to install LED enhanced traffic signs to improve visibility and driver awareness at key locations.
The Provincial Traffic Safety Fund provides grants twice each year using proceeds from photo speed enforcement.
Since the program was launched in 2019, a total of $16.6 million has been awarded to 998 projects across Saskatchewan.
A look at the full list of projects:
Standing Buffalo First Nation – $82,693 – Install LED enhanced traffic signs to improve visibility and driver awareness at key locations.
Town of Redvers – $50,000.00 – Crosswalks and sidewalks to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility for residents, school children, and activity centre clients.
RM of Ituna Bon Accord No.246 – $27,405.00 – Install speed radar and traffic safety signs on high-risk municipal grid roads to reduce speeding, improve visibility, and enhance safety for all road users
Town of Wynyard – $26,046.00 – Install trailer-based radar speed signs in community areas to reduce speeding and improve safety near parks, school zones, and high traffic routes.
Town of Norquay – $21,503.00 – Install flashing pedestrian signs to alert drivers and improve crossing safety
Town of Kamsack – $18,448.00 – Install three solar-powered signs at key entrances to reduce traffic speed.
Town of Esterhazy – $13,913.00 – Install four solar-powered speed signs at schools for consistent traffic calming.
City of Yorkton – $12,999.00 – Install RRFB pedestrian crossing signs to enhance pedestrian safety near crossings.
Village of Lipton – $8,896.00 – Install two radar signs and five “Children playing” caution signs at Erin Ave. and Osidge St.
Town of Kelvington – $8,418.00 – Install radar signs on Hwy 38 to improve school zone safety
Village of Manor – $8,395.00 – Install two radar speed awareness signs to slow traffic and increase safety.
RM of Garry No. 245 – $7,983.00 – Install solar-powered speed display signs in Jedburgh to encourage drivers to reduce speeds to 50 km/h
Village of Pelly – $1,232.00 – Install speed bumps to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance neighborhood safety
