More signs, like the one seen here at Hudson Bay, will be popping up next year across the northeast region. (file photo/ northeastNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Public safety

Local communities approved for road safety projects

Dec 29, 2020 | 11:07 AM

The latest list of communities to receive funding from the provincial government for road safety projects includes the Rural Municipalities (R.M.s) of Tisdale, Bjorkdale, and Foam Lake.

In total, 66 communities across Saskatchewan have been approved for grants totalling $750,000 from the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund.

The various projects include speed display signs and other speed reduction initiatives, as well as funding for intersection and crosswalk improvements. A full list of approved projects and grant amounts can be viewed here.

The R.M. of Tisdale was awarded over $13,000 for “Project Speed Control”, while the R.M. of Bjorkdale receives over $7,000 for speed control signs in the Barrier Ford and Marean Lake areas. Over $11,000 goes to the RM of Foam Lake for flashing speed display signs.

“Everyone in Saskatchewan benefits from safer roads in our communities,” Minister Responsible for SGI Don Morgan said in a press release. “The communities who applied know their roads better than anyone, and the provincial government is pleased to assist their efforts to improve traffic safety.

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This is the fourth round of Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants, which are derived from the proceeds of photo speed enforcement. Since the program began in 2019, there have now been a total of 197 projects awarded, totalling more than $2.25 million.

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