Saskatoon
Hop on, Saskatoon!
Recruitment for the 2026 Wave of the INTERACT Study is now open.
Your city is changing. Help us understand how. Join the INTERACT Study and share how you get around, connect, and live in Saskatoon. No bus pass needed!
New to INTERACT?
We’d love to have you on board! Share your experience of getting around Saskatoon and help shape the future of our city. Every new participant is entered into our prize draw for a chance to win one of our big gift cards, from a store of your choice. Register below to join the 2026 wave.
Already part of INTERACT?
Welcome back! Your continued participation helps us see how life in Saskatoon changes over time. Register below to join the 2026 wave and claim your loyalty reward.
What Does Participation Involve?
As a participant, you will be asked to:
- Complete two surveys
- Collect GPS data using your smartphone or a wearable sensor
Data collection will take place five times over the coming years: first in fall 2026, and then again in 2028, and 2030.
What Are the Benefits?
- Become part of a Canada-wide community of scientists, urban planners, public health experts, and engaged citizens who share a common interest in developing healthy cities for everyone.
- Contribute to an innovative research project that will help Saskatoon and other cities make informed decisions to improve population health for generations to come.
- Participate easily using your computer and smartphone, or with devices that we provide.
- Receive a gift card for participating!
- Have a chance to win participation prizes!
Have I Missed My Chance to Participate?
- No! You can stay informed about the progress of our research by subscribing to our newsletter.
The Intervention
Saskatoon Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), know as LINK, is a 38-kilometre rapid transit system operating along three main lines. BRT is an enhanced bus system that uses dedicated bus lanes and other transit priority measures to combine the flexibility of buses with the efficiency of rail transit.
Currently, Bus Rapid Transit systems operate in 20 cities across North America. Saskatoon City Council approved a system plan in April 2019.
How Did Our Participants Respond?
The Health Survey focuses on lifestyle, health, transportation habits, and perceptions of changes in the neighbourhood. The VERITAS Survey asks participants to use an interactive map to identify places they visit frequently and to provide additional details about those locations.
Questions?
Contact Nazanin Jannati (Coodinator for INTERACT Saskatoon) at saskatoon@teaminteract.ca