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Saskatoon speed limits drop for neighbourhood bikeways on Friday

Neighbourhood bikeways in Saskatoon are seeing a reduction in speed limits Friday. File / Global News

Three stretches of road in Saskatoon will see speed limits drop to 30 kilometres-per-hour on Friday as part of a city initiative to reduce speed limits on neighbourhood bikeways.

Roads affected include 23rd Street West between Vancouver Avenue North and Avenue C North, Avenue I between the north and south legs of 23rd Street West and 14th Street East between Saskatchewan Crescent East and Cumberland Avenue.

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The city said the 23rd Street bikeway allows a connection for cyclists between the downtown sector and Blairmore. The 14th Street bikeway connects several neighbourhoods to Meewasin Trail.

The city said the reduction in speed limits will help create a comfortable environment for all levels of cyclists.

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