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…
Nova Scotian Rules of the Road are Being Updated
– The Halifax Cycling Coalition has been pushing the Provincial Government to reform the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) along with our partners Bicycle Nova Scotia, the Ecology Action Centre, the Atlantic Active Alliance, and Walk N’ Roll…
We are seeking a Treasurer
We are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Directors. The treasurer will oversee the financial matters of the HCC in line with good practice and in accordance with the HCC’s governing documents and…
Updates from ATAC
During a typical year, members of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) would meet once a month at Halifax City Hall. We would get updates from HRM staff about active transportation projects underway in the…
HCC AGM Coming up
Our AGM normally takes place in the spring, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting public health regulations, we were unable to hold our AGM as usual. We are excited to host our AGM…
HCC Municipal Candidate Survey
The municipal election is coming up on October 17th, 2020. Phone and online voting began today (October 6th) and advanced polling days are October 10th and 13th. If you care about getting around HRM safely…
HCC Annual Report & Updates
The 2019/20 year has been an eventful one. With the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing and safety measures ongoing, we have not yet held our Annual General Meeting or distributed the Annual Report. While a…
COVID-19, Local Business & Our Urban Streets
So much has changed in the last four weeks. We are adjusting to keep serving our community. These three changes are top of mind: lack of safe outdoor space for people to walk in their…
South Park bicycle lane fixes in jeopardy
The future of the South Park Street bicycle lane is in jeopardy. Today, Halifax Regional Council will vote to approve one of three options outlined in the report by staff. The councillors need to hear…
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,…