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Regina, Saskatoon all ears to solve urban transportation challenges

A new partnership aims to explore and pursue innovative solutions to urban transportation challenges facing Regina and Saskatoon. Yin Zhi Liu / EyeEm / Getty Images

Regina and Saskatoon are teaming up to address urban transportation challenges.

Through a partnership, both municipal governments are calling on companies to pitch new approaches or technology solutions that will reduce reliance on personal vehicles and improve mobility around the two cities.

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“Saskatoon is home to so many innovative tech start-ups and companies and we have one of the fasting growing tech sectors in the country,” Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark said in a press release.

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Clark added the partnership could help to leverage the talent and expertise in the province to address challenges in creating a connected, accessible community for all.

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Companies and participants are being asked to submit their proposals by May 13.

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“We are interested in hearing diverse solutions and perspectives, while pursuing and incorporating modern, innovative technology,” Regina Mayor Michael Fougere said in a press release.

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A competitive process will select a winner, which will be announced this summer.

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