Regina, SK
City in Saskatchewan
Canada
Regina, SK Inclusion Support Service makes recreation programs more accessible to all residents
The free service creates individualized recreation plans for residents with accessibility concerns. Support staff navigates participants through registration and identifies transportation options to recreation venues. Leisure Companions offer emotional support and assist recreation leaders with adjusting activities to user needs. Regina pursued this service as part of an Adapted Recreation Plan calling for a systemic approach to accessible resources.
Regina, SK
Canada
Regina, SK boosts neighborhood reinvestment with Intensification & Revitalization Incentive Programs
The programs offer up to CAD 50,000 and five years of property tax exemptions for eligible projects in the City Centre, Heritage, and North Central areas. The Intensification Incentive Program covers costs ranging from environmental and traffic impact assessments to construction. Revitalization Incentive recipients use their grants for façade improvements and like-for-like building replacements. Eligible developments have not received comparable incentives or grants in the previous decade.
Regina, SK
Canada
Regina, SK conducts engagement campaign about potential regulations on cosmetic pesticide use
The Regina City Council seeks public feedback on the reduction of non-essential pesticide use. Workshops in August 2022 invited comments and questions from local businesses about potential impacts on their operations. A public survey through October 10, 2022, asks for residents' thoughts on the proposal. City officials contracted the University of Regina for research into comparable regulations and alternative pest management practices prior to council discussions in 2023.
Regina, SK
Canada
Regina, SK created mobile polling stations for voters with disabilities or limited mobility
The City of Regina created mobile polling stations for voters who are unable to make it to traditional polling stations due to a disability or limited mobility. Eligible residents and their caregivers can apply to have a representative come directly to their home to assist with voting. The application forms can be emailed, mailed, or faxed by election officials or they can be downloaded on the city's website.
Regina, SK
Canada
Regina, SK installed premanufactured concrete slabs, Traffic Calming curbs, to replace speed bumps
The City of Regina replaced existing traditional speed bumps with premanufactured concrete slabs called Traffic Calming (TC) curbs at two local crosswalks. TC curbs improve neighbourhood safety by reducing vehicle speeds, improving yielding behaviours at intersections, and shortening the crossing distance for pedestrians. The city will review potential locations for installing more TC curbs in the future.
Regina, SK
Canada
Regina, SK develops an on-demand transit pilot to expand services and reduce traffic congestion
Regina Transit's four-month pilot operated in the neighborhoods covered by Route 10 buses. Residents hailed rides using a dedicated app, website, or phone line up to two days in advance. The on-demand program charged the same fare as traditional buses. City officials established a 7 pm to 1 am weeknight operating time to fill gaps in public transit. Potential expansion into other areas of the city was considered based on usage data.
Regina, SK
Canada
Regina, SK launched the CartSmart pilot program to educate residents on proper curbside recycling
The City of Regina launched the CartSmart pilot program to educate residents on proper curbside recycling. Participating neighbourhoods received evaluations on their recycling carts based on quick visual inspections by staff members on collection day. Residents with improperly recycled materials received an "Oops" tag while residents who have properly recycled received a "Good job" sticker. The program was designed to improve community recycling habits through direct feedback.
Regina, SK
Canada