A look at Saskatoon’s bus rapid transit system’s new name and expansion plan

The bus rapid transit system in Saskatoon could see a name change and some expansion across the city.

Wednesday’s governance and priorities committee discusses a new brand and renaming for the BRT system to Link. A separate report also delves into the upcoming phase-ins and expansions of the BRT lines.

The report to the committee says $250 million in project funding from the Investing in Canada’s Infrastructure Program has been green-lit, with $183,325,000 contributed by other orders of government.

It said detailed design, procurement and construction can begin with 14 BRT stations anticipated for the 2024 construction season.

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In the following years, 30 new stations are anticipated in 2025, 30 more in 2026 and 14 more in 2027.

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The completion of the BRT system is expected in 2028.

Contracts are being tendered in July for the 2024 construction locations.