May 26, 2025
As of May 15th, Bird’s fleet of e-scooters and e-bikes have landed on the streets of Halifax, part of a two-year micromobility pilot project put on by the city. Newsletter editor Tom Worthington decided to take them on a test ride, so you don’t have to.
May 25, 2025
In the view of the HCC, none of the currently designated LSBs in Halifax (a partial list includes Isleville Street, Northwood Terrace and Creighton Street, Maynard Street and Fuller Terrace, Vernon Street) meet HRM’s own criteria.
LSBs that meet the design criteria set out by the NACTO guidelines could serve as one part of an integrated, connected bike network in HRM. However, it remains the position of the HCC that separated, protected bike lanes are the gold standard for bicycle infrastructure and should form the backbone of the bike network for HRM.
May 25, 2025
The Report lists financial costs but completely ignores the costs in terms of lives lost, injuries, and traumas suffered by people cycling on our streets due to a lack of safe cycling infrastructure. It attributes all the anticipated adjustments to Halifax’s infrastructure (to the construction of bicycle facilities rather than recognizing that many of the costs are to avoid impact to motorized vehicles.
April 5, 2025
Bill 24 that was just passed in the NS legislature gives strong executive powers to the minister of public works on all matters of transportation, including within Halifax. We have written to the Minister to express our concerns, and requested that the Province make the Joint Regional Transportation Agency and Active Transportation Strategy reports public.
April 5, 2025
17 HRM cycling groups were given 5 minutes each to make their pitch to a friendly audience. The evening was energizing and incredibly informative. Here are their slides.
April 4, 2025
Whether you do it on your own or seek help, here’s some great advice and resources courtesy of Jen Parker, co-organizer of Kidical Mass Halifax.
March 2, 2025
Safety improvements along Liverpool Street for people walking, rolling, and cycling are urgently needed, especially at intersection crossings. Given the ongoing and expected population growth in the broader neighbourhood, the need for a safe infrastructure for all vulnerable road users will be needed along Liverpool as well as in the surrounding streets. A protected bike lane along the entirety of Almon Street is urgently needed to meet the safety needs of people cycling.
January 28, 2025
A call for external consultants to develop a Vulnerable Road Safety Action Plan and other urgent actions.
January 28, 2025
It is sad that staff have spent so many years developing a design that does not meet the original objectives given by Council nor the principles of the Integrated Mobility Plan. In particular, the lack of dedicated bus lanes in the northbound direction represent an utter failure. The diminishing share of costs borne by federal and provincial governments and port authority make us question why HRM priorities are not first in line.
January 26, 2025
Multi-use pathways (MUPs) require people walking, rolling and cycling to share the same space. MUPs are used as a substitute for separate and protected bike lanes even though they are unsuitable in most of our urban corridors and high-volume contexts: they prioritise vehicle use, delay modal shift in the municipality, and fuel pedestrian-cyclist conflicts. It is the HCC position that bicycle infrastructure in urban settings be separated from people walking and rolling, and protected from vehicle traffic.
January 26, 2025
Results of the latest HRM survey of residents have been released. At least one councillor observed that the survey is racially biased in that 90% of respondents are white. It is also biased by age with those under 24 underrepresented (2% respondents vs 11% of the population) and seniors over-represented (32% of respondents vs 21% of the population). We don’t know if the sampling was seriously biased in other dimensions as that data is not provided. In the Advocacy section, more problems with the survey are exposed.
December 20, 2024
Reflecting on the successes of the past year and memberships which help us achieve them. The good, bad and ugly of the new HRM Council decisions to continue or discontinue relevant staff reports. Monthly cycling tips focussing on safer winter cycling.
November 22, 2024
We produced this video for the 2024 election but the message doesn’t age: Halifax is a biking city. We wanted an upbeat message for general consumption, so we highlighted the Statscan report that Halifax is second only to Victoria in the proportion of commuters who use active transportation. And, we have the fastest growing rate in Canada.
November 22, 2024
It’s about time the Traffic Safety Act, passed with all-party support in 2018, was proclaimed. And, we’ve just published a draft policy on Multi-use paths (MUPs) for feedback.
October 22, 2024
We now have the overwhelming majority of Council on the record as supporting cycling and sustainable mobility. We’re not naive — we realize that it still needs to translate into tangible support.
The situation in Ontario is grim with the provincial government using bike lanes as a wedge issue. Find out why this matters to us.
October 17, 2024
We have published the results from our Candidate Survey and we reference coverage from the Halifax Examiner and Ecology Action Centre.
October 17, 2024
At 12.3% active transportation modal share, Halifax is second only to Victoria of all the Canadian major metropolitan areas. Hiils? Bad weather? Not stopping Haligonians. Think what we can do with a safe, connected network for cycling and improved road safety measures for everyone outside cars and trucks.
Plus lots of election resources to help you to vote for supportive candidates.
October 17, 2024
A review of July events and lots of August events to take in!
October 17, 2024
Lots of July events to enjoy!
Advocacy update: Despite a strong advocacy campaign supported by local organizations and media, the staff plan for the Windsor Street Exchange was approved as is, prioritizing vehicle traffic over sustainable transportation options.
September 16, 2024
Talan Işcan presented to the Transportation Standing Committee on July 25, 2024 in support of the Coburg Rd. multi-use path west of Oxford St. This project will form a vital connector within the Urban Belt Greenway. Doing it at this time in conjunction with a Halifax Water project makes it very cost effective.
September 15, 2024
HRM staff preliminary design for cycling infrastructure on University and Morris passes at Transportation Standing Committee but passing full Council should not be taken for granted.
September 14, 2024
Why is HRM borrowing to finance road construction but not to accelerate cycling infrastructure?
May 30, 2024
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on May 16th. You can read the full presentation which has a good retrospective on the year past. We held elections for Directors…
July 29, 2023
City Council has recently approved a pilot two-year bike share and micro-mobility share scheme, which is expected to commence in 2024. We welcome this decision and look forward to sharing our streets with more people…
June 23, 2022
Jen Parker, the organizer of Kidical Mass Halifax, explains the importance of these rides.
August 23, 2021
The Halifax Cycling Coalition and the Halifax Bicycle Mayor condemn the Halifax Regional Police’s use of bicycles as barricades and as weapons.
August 10, 2021
During the Nova Scotia provincial election campaign, the Halifax Cycling Coalition is asking candidates to commit to the following active transportation priorities.
March 29, 2021
I don’t think “all abilities” is the right term. It’s inaccurate and it’s misleading. I know it’s tempting to come up with fun alliterative phrases like “all ages and abilities”, but I think accuracy, accountability, and inclusion are even more fun.
August 18, 2020
If you’re a student in the HRM who likes to bike – in any way, shape or form – cycling infrastructure and advocacy can make it easier and more comfortable for you.
August 6, 2020
New and improved bike infrastructure in the HRM should be accessible and comfortable to use for people of All Ages and Abilities (AAA Infrastructure). This means that every person on a bike, with any level of experience or confidence in traffic, is comfortable getting around the city.
August 6, 2020
Ongoing infrastructure projects and improvements are mostly those proposed in the Integrated Mobility Plan. City council has adopted the IMP, and the building of the “minimum grid” of cycling routes on the map below should be completed by 2022.
August 6, 2020
In 2017, the HRM approved the “Integrated Mobility Plan” (IMP). In the IMP there is a clear mandate for HRM to implement for inclusive infrastructure and “Design complete streets for all ages, abilities and travel options.”
August 6, 2020
A Connected Bike Network Our vision is that Halifax will be the safest city in North America to ride a bicycle…
April 6, 2019
Through the Eco Counter online platform, data from the bicycle and pedestrian counters is automatically transmitted to the webpage and is publicly accessible.
August 10, 2018
Since 2014 the Halifax Cycling Coalition has been working with the North End Business Association (NEBA) to advocate for streetscaping and traffic calming measures to be applied on Agricola Street.
August 1, 2018
We have developed a collision card that can be kept in a wallet so you have it with you in case you need it.
July 27, 2017
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 Halifax.
October 18, 2016
We’ve partnered with the world’s largest bike registry, Project 529 Garage, to create a local bike registration.
November 6, 2015
Unfortunately, the city has been slow to confirm plans or start building this infrastructure, which is essential for bike accessibility and the safety of people on bikes using the bridge.
February 23, 2015
The Halifax Cycling Coalition is asking you to voice your opinion on the state of Halifax’s street and sidewalk plowing, and support our call for better snow-clearing equipment.
February 28, 2012
In Halifax cycling in the winter can be a bit tricky and a bit messy — but that doesn’t mean it’s just for the hardcore cyclists! With a little extra attention to your riding technique and some consideration of your clothing and gear choice, you too can ride your bike year-round!
February 28, 2012
There are plenty of tips and tricks you can practice to make every ride safer and more enjoyable. Check out the tips below! If you’re looking for more specific legal and technical advice, these resources may be helpful:
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