Official Statement on Police Violence
The Halifax Cycling Coalition and the Halifax Bicycle Mayor condemn the Halifax Regional Police’s use of bicycles as barricades and as weapons.
HCC’s Priorities for the 2021 Provincial Election
During the Nova Scotia provincial election campaign, the Halifax Cycling Coalition is asking candidates to commit to the following active transportation priorities.
Official Statement from Halifax Cycling Coalition
On July 20, the Halifax Cycling Coalition (HCC) became aware of threatening comments towards cyclists made by MLA candidate Jennifer Ehrenfeld-Poole on a Facebook post from 2018. The HCC stands alongside Bicycle Nova Scotia and its…
Cycling Without Age Arrives in Halifax
What is Cycling Without Age? As Naomi and Marty buckle up their helmets, Peter Zimmer, a Cycling Without Age volunteer and board member at the Halifax Cycling Coalition, adjusts the seat of the new trishaw.…
Research Updates from CHATR Lab
The CHATR (Cities, Health and Active Transportation Research) Lab is a research group based at Simon Fraser University in BC. They are interested in how community design impacts the way people get around and connect…
Pedal Poll – Volunteers Needed
The Halifax Cycling Coalition is working with Vélo Canada Bikes to count people cycling in neighbourhoods throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality as part of their nationwide count. From June 1st-6th, 2021, we’ll map Canada’s potential…
TAKE ACTION: Portland Street & Cole Harbour Road need bike lanes
Take Action Take the steps listed below to advocate for a safe, comfortable, and direct cycling route along the Portland Street / Cole Harbour Road corridor. Take action now. Take HRM’s online survey about the project before Wednesday,…
What Does “All Abilities” Mean?
Blog post by Jillian Banfield A frustrating lack of clarity When I first started in cycling advocacy, the phrase “all ages and abilities” was becoming popular. I served on a couple of municipal committees, where…
$400 million Federal Active Transportation Funding Announcement
On a sunny winter morning in Halifax, MP Andy Fillmore stood outside Bike Again, a DIY bike co-op, and announced a dedicated $400 million fund to support active transportation infrastructure across the country. In addition…
January ATAC Update
The Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) meets once a month. Normally we would meet at Halifax City Hall, but currently we are meeting virtually over Microsoft Teams. We get updates from HRM staff at the…
Get Involved in Winter Bike Week
We are seeking sponsors and partners for the 2021 Winter Bike Week, taking place from February 7th to 13th, 2021. There are lots of ways for individuals, businesses, and organizations to get involved! So, what…
Apply Now: Halifax Bicycle Mayor
BYCS is searching for a new @BikeMayorHFX. Could it be you? BYCS is an Amsterdam-based social enterprise driven by the belief that bicycles transform cities and cities transform the world. BYCS works internationally with businesses, governments, non-profits and…