{
  "id": 9854397,
  "title": "Saskatoon’s approved First Avenue bus plans may ‘negatively impact’ businesses, says advocates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/saskatoons-approved-first-avenue-bus-plans-may-negatively-impact-9854397",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T22:35:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12070570/saskatoons-approved-first-avenue-bus-plans-may-negatively-impact-businesses-says-advocates/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saskatoon recently approved First Avenue bus plans that may negatively impact businesses, according to local advocates. Business leaders expressed disappointment with the city's choice, as the design eliminates parking spots and alters lane designations. The decision was made after five months of consultation with business owners and accessibility leaders. While some councillors were satisfied with the design, others felt the outcome did not fully address their concerns. The business improvement district and Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce both expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome. One advocate proposed a blended design that would have protected on-street parking and curb space for businesses. However, the city administration rejected this suggestion, stating there was not enough space. Some councillors also inquired about incorporating the concerns of the Capitol Music Club into the design, but the administration denied the idea. The blended option would have retained space in front of the Capitol Music Club, which is concerned about retaining on-street equipment loading space.",
  "summary": "City councillors voted 7-4 to approve a recommended design from administration that slightly altered a design presented five months ago for Saskatoon's bus rapid transit project.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Saskatoon’s approved First Avenue bus plans may ‘negatively impact’ businesses, says advocates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/saskatoons-approved-first-avenue-bus-plans-may-negatively-impact",
        "published": "2026-09-25T22:35:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}