During the Nova Scotia provincial election campaign, the Halifax Cycling Coalition is asking candidates to commit to the following active transportation priorities.
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
– 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…
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…
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…
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…