When a Saskatoon group that lobbies for better bus service was formed 11 years ago, safety never occurred to its members as a core need.

Now some seniors fear taking the regular bus and use Access Transit instead, Robert Clipperton of Bus Riders of Saskatoon told city council’s transportation committee Tuesday.

“What we do know, however, is that the city needs to get this unfortunate situation resolved before Link starts up in 2028,” Clipperton said.

“Spending $250 million on our bus system while not providing sufficient resources so the people feel safe using it seems foolish to us.”

City council’s transportation committee apparently agrees, at least to the extent that an option for dedicated transit police will be considered at budget talks later this month.

The committee unanimousl

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