Business leaders in Saskatoon say they were hoping for a different outcome with city council’s recently approved bus lane design on 1st Avenue, which may prompt some businesses to rethink their future on the downtown road.

City councillors voted 7-4 on Wednesday on the future design of a stretch of 1st Avenue between 19th and 25th streets, following five months of consultation with business owners and accessibility leaders.

In April, city councillors deferred their final decision on the roadway’s design, asking city administrators to engage with businesses and accessibility advocates impacted by the suggested changes.

Councillors ultimately…

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