Launch date delayed for Saskatoon BRT

The launch of Saskatoon’s Bus Rapid Transit system is being delayed by one year, to 2026.

A report being presented to the city’s transportation committee on Tuesday says the revised timeline to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is needed to ensure engagement on the system will be in depth, inclusive and accessible.

“The BRT project was unexpectedly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Terry Schmidt, general manager of transportation and construction, said in a news release. “Not being able to meet in person meant we were unable to meet our engagement principles of inclusivity and relationship building.”

The original planned launch date of June 2025 has now been pushed back to June 2026.

The city said engagement opportunities will be available dependent on pandemic restrictions and health orders and will continue throughout the project.

Interested residents can participate in the BRT process by signing up for the project’s enewsletter to stay informed about upcoming opportunities.