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,…
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…
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…
Halifax Regional Council Approves Side Guards
The Halifax Cycling Coalition is very pleased to announce that Halifax Regional Council has approved the staff recommendation for side guards on all city and contacted trucks. The installations will begin in 2017, with all city vehicles…