Winter Bike Week 2018
Oh what fun, it is to ride in the cold and frosty air! Winter Bike Week is back, and we have an awesome line-up of events from Feb. 5th -Feb 11th: Winter Bike Week –…
Integrated Mobility Plan & a network of bike lanes for Halifax
Yesterday, Halifax released their final draft of the Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP), aimed at increasing the use of sustainable modes of transportation. What’s great about the plan: IMP proposes major improvements for people who bike,…
Halifax has not increased cycling numbers in 20 years
The 2016 Census data on Journey to Work that was released today is disappointing, but we were not surprised. While other mid-sized cities across Canada are seeing a steady increase in the number of people cycling,…
HCC Birthday Party & Bike Awards!
Do you have a favourite bicycle shop? Or know of a colleague who rides to work everyday? Vote for them in the 2017 Bike Awards! The Bike awards are an annual event that recognizes outstanding community leaders, businesses,…
I LIGHT HFX 2017
I LIGHT HFX is a campaign run by the Halifax Cycling Coalition and MEC to raising awareness for cycling safety at night. Join us for the I LIGHT HFX ride! REGISTER HERE On November 3rd,…
UPDATE: Macdonald Bridge bike lane fixes moving forward
UPDATE: The Bikeway Connector project is being voted on at Regional Council on Tuesday, August 15th. _________________________________ At the Transportation Standing Committee last Thursday, Halifax staff presented the final recommendation to Macdonald Bridge in order…
Hali Spokes
The Halifax Cycling Coalition is excited to announce the creation of Hali Spokes. The ‘Hali Spokes’ page, a play on words from the famous Hali Folks series, is a way to highlight the voices of…
Update on Amending the MVA
HCC’s push to reform the NS Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) along with our partners BNS, EAC and Walk N’ Roll. In January 2016, we hosted a community engagement session asking for your input on what…
Launch of CYCLE snApp, a snapshot and notes app for better cycling in HRM
Cycle snApp A snapshots and notes App for better cycling in HRM. Click to try the app! Have you ever encountered a car parked in a bike lane, a broken bike rack, or missing bollards…
Macdonald Bridge Bike Lane Delay
People who walk and bike are frustrated that the MacDonald Bridge bicycle lane and sidewalk have been closed for two years, inconveniencing people for much longer than initially promised. While the Halifax Cycling Coalition is…
Bike Week 2017
Bike Week 2017 is just around the corner! Bring your bike, strap on your helmet, and cycle over to one of the many Bike Week events next week! Here are some of upcoming the highlights: Cycle…
#Bike2VoteNS!
In this election, active transportation took a back seat. None of the parties presented a credible plan to help Nova Scotia’s municipalities implement their shovel-ready active transportation plans, and we did not have the resources…