Indeed. Sometimes it demonstrates how bad the infrastructure is. It is worth checking out the non-default routes — sometimes they are worth considering.
I'm Co-Chair of Halifax Cycling Coalition, working hard to make cycling in Halifax safer, more convenient and more joyful. In this role, I focus first and foremost on the 60% of the population who would cycle more if it felt safe.
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Indeed. Sometimes it demonstrates how bad the infrastructure is. It is worth checking out the non-default routes — sometimes they are worth considering.
Adrian is top notch! #bikehfx
HCC will be at Agricola Open Street Sunday, Sept 7 from 12-4 (near Cunard St). We will be offering a free bike valet, bike maintenance with Jenna from Halifax Cycles from 12-2pm, and bike fitting with physio Adrian Wong from 2-4. HCC members can also pick up their free Garage 529 shield. #bikehfx
Cycling in Halifax can be intimidating. A new app aims to change that #Halifax #NovaScotia Cycling Guide offers tips on beginner-friendly routes www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Andy Fillmore being investigated for alleged breaches under Halifax’s code of conduct reported by @suzannerent.bsky.social
@andyfillmorehfx.bsky.social See what's possible when the mayor of a city has vision. Halifax could be the biking capital of Canada.
Congratulations! Retirement for me has been very busy but I only do the things I enjoy and feel worthwhile.
google maps doesn't seem to have the new connector and roundabout yet, but i found it on the new Cycling Guide app and strava has the roundabout and a vague knowledge of where the connector should be :-)
An app that generates cycling routes, with safety levels marked to quite a granular level. Nice! 4 Canadian regions covered so far Details from CBC News share.google/U9l3I0cEUPhF...
HCC published a position paper on MUPs in an urban setting. cyclehalifax.ca/hcc-policy-s...
Yes. More… in the lower right corner and then Feedback. Although optional, providing your email is helpful as we often need to ask for more information.
Cycling Guide is free, privacy-forward and available now to help you find low-stress cycling routes around HRM. #bikehfx www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Download it at CyclingGuide.org and give it a try. Your feedback will help to make it better.
I hope it’s not too bad and gets better quickly.
Why one Halifax councillor says Brunswick Street project is a win-win despite traffic disruptions
#bikehfx this includes Halifax.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS, #BIKEHFX We're going to be checking out a new location, together! Sunday, September 7th, meet us at the Oval for 9:00am. From there, we'll cross the bridge and ride along the Dartmouth Waterfront and Pleasant Street to a harbour side park on Albacore Place.
Are you saying that Houston doesn’t hate bikes and liveable urban spaces, he just hates Halifax?
"Cory Nicholas Baker, 32, was arrested after driving a vehicle towards an officer during a traffic stop on Main Avenue" Worth remembering this next time we are driven at deliberately while on the crosswalk when seen, and need to leap out of the way.
Love this light. Wait ages for it to turn green....watch the blue civic go through a red light, get not even halfway before it starts to turn red again...weeeee #bikehfx youtu.be/sll2EkTd6XE?...
NS Liberals will table the Social Media Responsibility Act. If passed Bluesky will no longer be available in Nova Scotia. The platform would be required to prove all users are 16 years of age which it has refused to do in other areas.
“If Fillmore had the courage of his convictions, he could at least hear out people who passionately disagree with him. You know, show some backbone. Instead, he called the cops.”
Whether we’re talking trains or rapid transit, there are lessons here for NS (if anyone was listening or open-minded). When serving rural and low-density suburban areas, transit isn’t sustainable without steps to increase the catchment area.
WhY dOn’T cYcLiStS uSe ThE bIkE lAnE, pt eleventy-billion.
And we don’t have to invent it. Finland has an excellent program for this and detecting misinformation. Starts in Primary.
Halifax Regional Police - protecting the public from peaceful protestors and bike lanes.
It's such a bummer that this used to be one of the most recognizable photos of Andy when he was an MP... the mask is truly off.
The Province wants to turn Sandy Lake & BMBCL into massive housing projects. These forests are critical to communities and biodiversity. We need housing, but we need to build it where it makes sense. Download the action toolkit: ecologyaction.ca/no-more-bs-SandyLake-BMBCL #NoMoreBS #NSPoli
Pssst. Free bike maintenance workshop. Tomorrow evening. Albro Lake Beach. Pass it on. #bikehfx
FREE Bike Maintenance Workshop Gain confidence to care for your bike & keep it rolling! Learn and practice the basics in this hands-on session. 📅 Aug 27th, 6PM, Albro Lake Beach. No experience needed. ✅ Free – spots limited! Sign up via link in bio.
This is what it looks like to have a mayor who stands up for the city’s interests. Unlike in #halisky
Whooo hooo I get to hear @tomflood.bsky.social speak again. If you are not a member there is still time to sign up for @velocanadabikes.bsky.social velocanadabikes.org/membership/
I see Andy's given up on Mayoral Bike Rides and Tony has had to move to Deputy Mayor Bike Rides.
This sign gets more accurate with every passing day bsky.app/profile/danp...
Looking forward to being a guest speaker at the @velocanadabikes.bsky.social 2025 AGM. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
If your mayor, or some other leader, is talking about ripping out safe, protected bike-lanes, please read and share this thread.
Another Critical Mass is coming! FRIDAY AUGUST 29th🌟 #BikeHFX Meet at Grand Parade (City Hall) at 6:00pm, rolling out at 6:30
📢 Halifax Cycling Coalition is seeking an executive director:
I’m sure it was my own stupidity — I did go right to the playground, looking for bikes, and didn’t see you. I think I was distracted by the fact that I just rode into an extended family gathering thinking it was you and made a fast retreat.
Ahh the joys of social media for communications. This showed up in my feed today after biking there yesterday and not finding you.
This is a great work opportunity for the right person. We will be paying market rates. #bikehfx
Halifax Cycling Coalition is hiring! We are seeking a full- or part-time Executive Director. Make a difference in for cycling in HRM to be safer, more comfortable and accepted. Please see the detailed job description and pass on to others. drive.google.com/file/d/12BgJ...
54 in a 40 is not a little bit over, it’s over a third more than the posted speed limit. A little bit over would be like 42 or 43. And it makes a big difference, every K over is a killer when it comes to reaction times and braking distances, as Sgt. Peter Bellion of Victoria Police explains for TAC.
We fail to respect or enforce traffic laws to the point that people don’t actually perceive ignoring them to be breaking the rules. It’s just normal driving. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
WATCH & SHARE: This is very good. A prominent youtuber is actually giddy (but also very thorough in covering the joys, advantages, issues and challenges) about how trying biking for transportation in London has changed his life. Easy to watch & more convincing probably than 99% of public campaigns.
Forestry operations still allowed in Nova Scotia’s woodlands, but should they be? A conversation with forestry expert Greg Watson on wildfire risks and climate change, logging when woods are bone dry, and what makes forests less fire-prone. by @joanbaxter.bsky.social
Hurricanes and offshore wind turbines in Nova Scotia by Jerjis Kapra and Larry Hughes
If you missed the bike party I have good news, you can join Critical Mass next Friday!
We (HCC) have written Mark Nener, politely asking WTF?!?
Halifax Bike Party rides this evening! Meeting at 6PM at The Oval and rolling out to Point Pleasant park and back with a Mamma Mia! theme #BikeHFX
Why put $70 million towards a sustainable mode of transportation that could be used by the few hundred thousand people that live in the shaded areas in the first image, when you could spend it shortening the highway drives of the 1100ish people that live in the area in the second pic. (1/2)
He has Councillor Sam Austin’s vote. Mine too! Who else? #bikehfx
This kid comes to mind as the perfect Mayor for a Day. He went onto sit through 8 hours of Council! www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5H8...
Wonders will never cease! A new bike rack at the Quinpool Superstore. #bikehfx
Took Pebble past the Monolith for the first time today. She was hangry and did not appreciate being in the presence of such greatness, but I think this is a huge improvement.
This is actually absurd given the very low population destinations named as a "priority" for rail connections. Except Bedford, which already expects a vast investment for ferry. We desperately need priority bus routes closer to the urban core. Fund BRT. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The municipality can no longer progress meaningful and impactful changes. They can try working with the Province, yet still be overridden at the final hurdle. What's left that's safe from political interference? Collect trash, plow and maintain roads and approve the police budget without question.
Sarah makes a really good point about the town hall. Any appearance should be respectful of the local community and not dominate.
Good point, Sarah!
I see Andy Fillmore is holding a town hall on Thursday with Councillors John Young and Billy Gillis (both have consistently voted against cycling infrastructure). Perhaps some folks from #bikehfx would like to drop in and tell them what we think?
The best advice #BikeTO can give other jurisdictions when it comes to tackling cycling infrastructure: Gather the data, prioritize the safety of vulnerable road users & tell the truth. Single occupancy cars cause your congestion headaches - @mattiojelly.bsky.social cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/new...
Previous year counts for week 32: 2025: 14,389 2024: 13,035 2023: 11,148 2022: 7,071 2021: 7,778 2020: 2,377 2019: 699 2018: 279
Week review: 14,389 #BikeHfx bikes counted week ending Sat Aug 16 1,869 Almon 1,394 Dart Cove 1,305 Gottingen 1,446* Hollis 744 Lwr Water 3,987 South Park 2,399 Vernon 1,245 Windsor * year-to-date record Missing (last): Barrington (Jun 11) Uni Arts (May 1)
I checked it out in Cycling Guide which uses OpenStreetMap and there’s just a sidewalk there. The good news is that if you find a glitch in OSM we can get it fixed in a day or two.
I’ll bring some sautéed mushrooms, roasted eggplant and coleslaw. My wife will likely join us but I’ll let you know for sure.
This is a rough idea how many people are using 9 of Halifax’s bike infrastructure projects. Oh, and not a single one on that list took away a vehicle travel lane
Those are all myths. Here’s a link:
Great article! In Halifax now the other shoe has dropped — the province has declared that all bike lane construction will be paused where it might impact traffic.
I wrote something for @theglobeandmail.com www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... #yycbike #yegbike #BikeTO #BikeHFX
It is one thing to have bad pavement when you can steer around it, but in a tightly constrained bike lane it is inexcusable. Going forward we’re going to have to raise a stink when they try this. It should not be a big deal to “shave and pave” before bollards go in.
“It highlights a 2024 survey showing that 87% of Halifax residents rank “providing safe, barrier-free transportation options” as important. In addition, 65% want to increase or maintain service levels for cycling, while 34% would be willing to pay additional taxes for better cycling facilities”
Yes! Well worth reading this thread. #bikehfx
‘Look at clear evidence’: Nova Scotia physicians’ group advocating for bike lanes, active transportation infrastructure reported by @dentremy.bsky.social
Tim.Houston is the most anti-environmentalist premier since Gerald Regan in the 1970s. He makes decisions based on developer lobbying rather than community needs.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
Bikes and good people! 🤘😊 #bikehfx
Ottawa is kicking #Halifax’s ass in terms of Cycling Guide adoption #bikehfx
By rejecting Halifax's regional plan updates, the Houston government is abandoning its own environmental policies by @timbousquet.bsky.social www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a mayor who stood up for HRM when it is attacked by the province? #halisky
By rejecting Halifax’s regional plan updates, the Houston government is abandoning its own environmental policies #NovaScotia www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
I want to say that the NS PCs are predictably simple minded. Reacting to issues with what seems to be the least controversial response, until someone whispers in their ear. Someone who represents $$ for the party. I want to say this, but I probably shouldn't. #nspoli #NeverVoteConservative
Love this video of all the cargo bike rental/borrowing options in Montreal. We could have these in Halifax, too!
Both Halifax Fire and the company that runs ambulances approved a one-way Morris Street, but then the ambulance company, which is paid by the province, changed its mind By @philmoscovitch.bsky.social
440 letters in favour of bike lanes, and 27 wanting them removed. Wow, Halifax - that's not a majority, that nearly consensus! This is an EXCELLENT story by @suzannerent.bsky.social: buff.ly/mkkwks7 What did people say? a 🧵 #yegbike
This should go without saying, but the best thing for Canada to do as the United States quickly spirals into fascism and corrupt autocracy, isn’t to try to seem more like the United States. It’s to quickly double down on being even MORE Canadian. That’s the big advantage, the big opportunity.
Difference between capped and uncapped property assessments (green is larger difference). In absolute terms, south end Halifax cleans up.
Houston also just lifted the ban on fracking of fossil gas that would not just exacerbate the climate crisis but also need vast quantities of water. Wells are going dry, rivers and lakes are drying up in Nova Scotia, but no mention of climate change?
This is what rivers in Nova Scotia look like today. This is climate change. But NS Premier Houston didn’t mention climate change when he announced the wildfire risks and bans on forest access (except, of course, for industrial forestry operators and miners) because of “dry conditions?”
The province has been threatening to rip up a bike lane if hrm builds it while having a report for years that tells them to improve congestion we need other viable modes of transportation, of which cycling is one, with the biggest barrier being safe places to cycle.
Another great turnout for #KidicalMassHFX with nearly 150 riders of all ages and abilities taking to the streets in Halifax. Thank you to the organizers and volunteers who make these events happen.
Lovely ride today on the South Shore with lunch at La Have Bakery. #bikehfx
Missed this from @ecologyaction.bsky.social yesterday. Response to the Regional Transportation Plan, and the Nova Scotia government’s extremely concerning “action plan” that basically ignores the expert advice in the plan.
I see you… You’re out here raising hell and hauling snacks. Counter culture with cargo bike capacity.
STUDY: “This study examines electric bicycle mode choice and which modes they replace.” “43.1% of electric bicycle trips & 63.2% of EB mileage would have been undertaken using a car if no e-bike had been available, highlighting their substantial potential to reduce transport-related CO2 emissions.”
This thread. In NS is antipathy toward cycling just a political wedge issue? Or do we need to follow the money?
It looks it! I’m off on a week-long casual bike week and since we can’t ride trails, I’ll get lots of traffic data from the south shore.
I didn’t know mybiketraffic.com existed. Since I have a Varia radar I’m going to try it out.
Write your representatives and remind them that their words and actions set the tone for road violence. Link this. #bikehfx
The culture war on bikes being aggravated by Houston and Fillmore could have more consequences than lost opportunities to improve health, traffic and climate (as if that weren’t enough). I pray that murdering cyclists doesn’t become a trend. Politicians have a responsibility to vulnerable folk.
Saturday morning thoughts: The province is interfering in Halifax's work on bike lanes, yet the same government killed the Coastal Protection Act in 2024, downloading that work onto municipalities.
