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Provincial traffic safety fund benefitting many communities

By News Room Jun 28, 2021 | 3:54 PM From digital speed signs to speed bumps to sidewalks, the provincial government has approved a total of 112 projects in 108 different communities across Saskatchewan totalling $1.4 million thanks to the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund in an effort to improve traffic safety. Twice each year, the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants are awarded to communities, using a portion of the proceeds from photo speed enforcement (PSE) locations in the province.  Since the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund was established, there have been a total of 309 initiatives funded totalling more than $3.6 million. Traffic safety initiatives (including projects, equipment, programs and public awareness) must focus on one of the specified priority areas, including speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, occupant protection and intersection safety.

Saskatchewan communities get funding for road safety projects

(980 CJME file photo) A number of Saskatchewan communities are set to share $750,000 in grants from the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund for road safety projects. In total, 66 communities are getting funding for 70 projects. The grants range from $547 (for a speed management project in Torquay) to $72,300 (for the installation of “Prepare to Stop When Flashing” signals in Battleford). Other projects include the installation of speed signs, speed bumps and pedestrian crosswalk lights as well as the removal of foliage to improve sight lines. A complete list of the projects appears below. “Everyone in Saskatchewan benefits from safer roads in our communities,” Minister Responsible for SGI Don Morgan said in a media release.

City of Estevan and other southeast communities receive funding for road safety improvements

The City of Estevan received $13,563 to promote pedestrian safety. The money will be used to install a lighted pedestrian crosswalk at an existing crosswalk on 13th Avenue near Dairy Queen, which is a high-volume area. Also, the Town of Arcola received $7,000 for speed signs; the RM of Benson received $7,035 for a speed sign within the hamlet of Benson; the RM of Browning received $6,300 for removal of vegetation to improve sightlines; the Village of Carievale received $6,784 for speed bumps and a solar-powered speed display; and the Village of Gainsborough received $6,784 for speed reader signs and speed bumps. “Everyone in Saskatchewan benefits from safer roads in our communities,” Minister Responsible for SGI Don Morgan said. “The communities who applied know their roads better than anyone, and the provincial government is pleased to assist their efforts to improve traffic safety. The next intake for applications begins in January, and I encourage other municipalities a

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