HCC is Hiring!
We’re proud to be a Clean Leadership host, and excited to meet our summer intern – is it you? The Clean Leadership summer program provides students age 15-30 with environmental work experience, an enhanced appreciation…
We are hiring!
We are looking to fill the position of the Executive Director of the Halifax Cycling Coalition. Please see below for job description: Executive Director, Halifax Cycling Coalition The Halifax Cycling Coalition (HCC) is…
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,…
Give the gift of cycling
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're here to help make your shopping easier. Our gift bundles can be custom-made for your loved one. Please allow up to one week for us…
Making the Macdonald Bridge accessible to everyone
The Macdonald Bridge bicycle lane is due to reopen any day now. For two years, people on bicycles have had to rely on a shuttle bus that is slower and less convenient than the bicycle…
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…
#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…
We are hiring! Join the Halifax Cycling Coalition team this summer!
OUTREACH COORDINATOR Please send application to contact@cyclehalifax.ca by Monday, May 22nd, 2017 at 11:59pm. The terms of employment are as follows: Position Title Outreach Coordinator Start Date June 2, 2017 Duration 10 -12 weeks Remuneration…
Bicycle-Friendly Council Candidates
The Halifax Cycling Coalition released a pledge this fall, asking all council candidates to support the moves required to improve the safety and experience of people who ride a bicycle in Halifax. The pledge highlights…
Protect Hollis Street Bicycle Lane
On July 21st, the Transportation Standing Committee submitted a request to turn Hollis Street into a protected bicycle lane. Protected bicycle lanes make it safe for everyone to ride a bicycle by keeping people on…