Walking
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Dalhousie University making a difference on the road in a province-wide online campaign
It’s no question that Nova Scotia’s roads come in all shapes and sizes, sometimes lacking shoulders, sidewalks, and not to mention, bike lanes. A study...
By Niki Siabanis -
First RP+5 Community-led Session
In November the Regional Plan+5 will go to Public Hearing. Council will be asked to adopt a plan that will guide the Region in terms of development...
By Ross Soward -
HRM and Halifax Harbour Bridges seek input on the Macdonald Bridge active transportation lane closures
HALIFAX – Starting this week, cyclists and pedestrians along the Macdonald Bridge will be requested to participate in an intercept survey on the...
By Niki Siabanis -
Events Guide: Switch Open Street Sundays – Dream Session
HALIFAX – Why did you attend Switch Open Street Sundays on June 9? Is it for the Recreation, Family Fun, to make a political statement, to bike...
By Ross Soward -
It’s soon time to Switch
HALIFAX – What is the public domain? Streets are often left out of the equation. This Sunday, Switch: Open Street Sunday caps off Bike Week by closing...
By Ross Soward -
Share the Road Community Engagement Session – May 15, Halifax
Halifax- On May 15, 2013 there will be a Public Engagement session at 5410 Spring Garden Road (Architecture & Planning building at Dalhousie...
By Niki Siabanis -
Walkable winter cities when the weather is frightful!
VANCOUVER — A couple of weeks ago Vancouver was hit by a significant (at least by our standards) and unexpected snowfall. For a city more used to being...
By Brent Toderian -
The case to pedestrianise Fredericton’s Queen Street
FREDERICTON – It is virtually undisputed, the 2012 Harvest Jazz and Blues festival was a success, with musicians performing in the city, downtown...
By Hassan Arif -
Does your neighbourhood pass the “trick or treat” test?
Halloween is my favourite holiday for many reasons. On top of loving to dress up each year, a big reason is it’s the holiday most dependent on how...
By Brent Toderian -
Events Guide: Halifax Pensinsula Cycling Network – Crosstown Connector – Public Workshop
HALIFAX – Halifax Regional Municipality is holding public workshops for its Active Transportation Plan Review tonight, Wednesday, and Saturday...
By Abad Khan -
Halifax, it’s time to think big on transit
HALIFAX – Today, Thursday morning, the Planning and Design Centre’s (PDC) Sustainable Transportation Task Force is taking to the streets. No...
By Ross Soward -
Events Guide: Halifax, it’s time to Switch
HALIFAX – This Sunday will offer Halifax the opportunity to uniquely engage with the city while encouraging alternative modes of transportation...
By Abad Khan