March 26, 2026
David Trueman of the Halifax Cycling Coalition presents to the Transportation Standing Committee, arguing that the Integrated Mobility Plan update sets a dangerously low sustainable mobility target that would result in 73% more vehicles on Halifax roads by 2050 even if the plan succeeds. Pointing to Vancouver, Montreal, and Victoria as proof that 50% sustainable mobility share is achievable, he calls on the committee to send the IMP update back for revision targeting 50% sustainable mobility modal share.
March 26, 2026
Derek Belmore presents on behalf of the Halifax Cycling Coalition to the Transportation Standing Committee, arguing that Halifax’s Bus Rapid Transit plan is badly off track six years in with very little built, and that the cancellations of the Spring Garden Road pilot and Windsor Street bus priority have been significant setbacks. Drawing on 2021 census data showing 81.5% of HRM residents drive, he calls on the committee to commission a staff report on BRT progress and to pursue interim painted bus lanes with full transit signal priority on key corridors as a fast, affordable path to modal shift.
March 26, 2026
The long awaited IMP Update is weak and raises many concerns. With an ambition of only 30% modal share for sustainable mobility, it dooms us to 73% more vehicles on the streets of HRM.
March 12, 2026
The Halifax Cycling Coalition says it continues to face political pushback but remains committed to advocating for safer cycling in the city. This issue highlights concerns about a proposed deferral of cycling infrastructure funding during the municipal budget process and a provincial decision to allow high-occupancy vehicles in bus lanes, which the group says undermines sustainable transportation. The newsletter also recaps the Coldest Day of the Year Ride, invites members to a casual Meet the Board event, and shares advocacy updates on the Almon Street cycling connection and input on regulations for Nova Scotia’s new Traffic Safety Act. It also includes winter bike maintenance tips, a call for beta testers for the Cycling Guide app launching province-wide this summer, volunteer opportunities with the Halifax Cycling Coalition and Blue Nose Marathon, and recommended reading and videos about cycling safety and infrastructure.
February 26, 2026
David Trueman of the Halifax Cycling Coalition presents to the Transportation Standing Committee, arguing that with cycling infrastructure under political pressure and road injuries at an all-time high, every dollar must deliver maximum impact. He proposes a five-factor scoring framework weighing safety improvements, population served, equity, network connectivity, and destinations, and calls on the committee to direct staff to develop a formal prioritization methodology so the highest-value projects are built first.
February 20, 2026
In case you haven’t been keeping up, we are in the thick of municipal budget season and Council is threatening to defer further progress on safe bike lane construction and downgrade safety standards so that concrete barriers might be replaced with paint.
February 20, 2026
HCC writes HRM Council imploring them to maintain the safe bike lane construction budget. At 0.5% of the 2026-2027 transportation capital budget, it makes no sense to focus on this small line item which delivers value out of proportion to the cost, not to mention saving lives.
February 2, 2026
HCC, jointly with Walk ‘n Roll Halifax, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment Nova Scotia Chapter, Cycling Nova Scotia, and Ecology Action Centre writes to representatives of the NS Dept of Public Works with our recommendations fo rregulations to accompany the new Traffic Safety Act.
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