Coalition calls on Nova Scotia to investigate, make recommendations to prevent deaths from pickups and large SUVs By @dentremy.bsky.social

Coalition calls on Nova Scotia to investigate, make recommendations to prevent deaths from pickups and large SUVs - Halifax Examiner

C.R.A.S.H. and local partners Vision Zero Kijipuktuk-Halifax, Ecology Action Centre (EAC), and Halifax Cycling Coalition wrote to chief medical examiner calling for a death review of pedestrian and cy...

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*honk hooonk* *HONNNK* *HOOOONNK* *Hooonnnnnk* *Honkety honky honk honk* 2/2 #BikeHFX

I was biking across SGR and some scooter guy came off the sidewalk and cutting into my way Him: "oh sorry, go ahead" Me: "no worries, you go on I'm slow today" Him: "ok thanks" Next red light Him: "we're turning left, you go ahead" Me: "thanks" Now let's explore that interaction in cars... 1/2

We dropped Vision Zero as a goal in 2024 within a strategy which clearly identified who is being harmed and why. Adopting Vision Zero is a foundational requirement for harm reduction, sustainability, alternatives to driving and tackling congestion caused by car dependency

Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax@visionzerokh.bsky.social · 2d ago

We're looking for new members to help us advocate for Vision Zero. If you want safer streets in the HRM, please consider subscribing via our website to be kept up-to-date or drop us an email to let us know what matters to you & how you'd like to be involved buff.ly/WKTRoSk #VisionZero #RoadSafety

CRASH joins @visionzerokh.bsky.social @ecologyaction.bsky.social @cyclehalifax.ca in calling for the Chief Medical Examiner of Nova Scotia to investigate the lethal danger posed by pick-ups and large SUVs to vulnerable road users.

Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax@visionzerokh.bsky.social · 14h ago

New media release calls on the Chief Medical Examiner of Nova Scotia to investigate and recommend steps to address the growing danger to pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users from pick-up trucks and large SUVs. #VisionZero #RoadSafety

"The impact of being hit by an e-scooter could certainly result in life-altering injuries or death, especially for seniors. But the solution is not to ban e-scooters, or to criminalize youth for being youth." Great letter with a lot of fantastic insights! www.nsnews.com/opinion/opin...

Opinion: Cars are the biggest threat on the road, not kids on e-scooters

All the outrage we feel about teens weaving on e-bikes and scooters would be better spent figuring out how to keep massive motorized vehicles away from all other road users

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that would be Dr. Matthew Bowes is the Chief Medical Examiner for the Government of Nova Scotia, a position he has held since 2006

Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax@visionzerokh.bsky.social · 14h ago

New media release calls on the Chief Medical Examiner of Nova Scotia to investigate and recommend steps to address the growing danger to pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users from pick-up trucks and large SUVs. #VisionZero #RoadSafety

Have you ever looked at a piece of bike infrastructure around town and wondered "what the heck is that?" Wondered why infrastructure gets built out the way it does? In this video, I go through all the different bike infrastructure that you'll encounter around Halifax. youtu.be/Hi4vnUbCEvo?...

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Kiernan Devitt and his dad set out on an incredible journey: cycling nearly 2,000 km from Toronto to Halifax in support of CAMH Foundation. 🚲 Their fundraising journey continues with every dollar supporting CAMH. Visit https://ow.ly/slYE50ZwhIk to learn more about the duo’s inspiring ride.

Upcoming on HFX By Bike: 04AUG: Codex (out now) 18AUG: South End Halifax to Birch Cove Beach (Dartmouth) 01SEP: Let's Fix: Chain Lake Drive Painted Bike Lanes 15SEP: Salt Marsh Trail (spotlight)

Yesterday's afternoon #BikeHFX commute was a doozy 🤯: Driver 1 tried to squeeze into the University Ave bike lane from Robie before realising I was about to enter it. I was so shocked I didn't capture it on camera. He was trying to bypass the fire trucks attending a call there. There's more 1/4

HRFE Incident Feed@hrfeincidents.bsky.social · yesterday

ALARMS Location: UNIVERSITY AVE, HALIFAX Call Number: HF26000011496 Response: A03 E02 E03 STN02 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:26:43 -0300

New media release calls on the Chief Medical Examiner of Nova Scotia to investigate and recommend steps to address the growing danger to pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users from pick-up trucks and large SUVs. #VisionZero #RoadSafety

Nova Scotia must take action to prevent deaths from pick-ups and large SUVs

Pickups, largely promoted and used for personal travel, along with SUVs and minivans, accounted for almost 88% of new vehicle sales in Canada in 2025.

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We're looking for new members to help us advocate for Vision Zero. If you want safer streets in the HRM, please consider subscribing via our website to be kept up-to-date or drop us an email to let us know what matters to you & how you'd like to be involved buff.ly/WKTRoSk #VisionZero #RoadSafety

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Advocating for safer streets in Kjipuktuk-Halifax

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I've been thinking doing a HFX By Bike Q&A episode (contingent on there being a good volume of questions). What are your cycling, urbanism, or channel questions?

Every now and again, the other Halifax I have lived in shows up in the #BikeHFX feed & it is depressing to see that both places suck at supporting safe cycling!

West Yorkshire Cycling@wyorkscycling.bsky.social · 6d ago

📈 Worst Roads Dashboard: A644 Denholme Gate Road, Halifax climbs into the top 3 at No.3 with 5 incidents — the same road KK19 DWM was filmed on, released today. Wyke Lane leads with 7. Total: 116 incidents. 🚴 westyorkshirecycling.co.uk/2025/03/13/w... #Halifax #WorstRoadsDashboard #Calderdale

The official #BikeHfx city counters don’t count the kids; but the kids certainly count the bikes!

Bartek Ciszkowski@justbartek.ca · 5d ago

My almost 6yo daughter would like to report she counted 15 bikes on our ride from north end summer camp to Fairview 😀 #bikehfx @stats.hfx.bike

I just wrote my MLA to ask about filtering and dooring being included in the regulations supporting the Traffic Safety Act. #bikehfx

Safe Kjipuktuk@safehrm.bsky.social · 5d ago

I think this would be included in the road user regulations accompanying the amended Traffic Safety Act. A draft of those has not been released yet. One for your MLA, not councillor

This is a great summary of the Kidical Mass movement. Although it talks a lot about Minnesota, it could easily be written about many North American cities, including #BikeHfx. “What do we lose as a community when kids cannot safely move around in their neighborhoods and streets?”

Streets.mn@streets.mn · 5d ago

For the Love of Biking: https://streets.mn/2026/07/31/for-the-love-of-biking/ Why you should try a family bike ride this summer and how to do it; groups like Kidical Mass make it easy.

Safety through traffic congestion.

pretty sure most studies show that driving slower reduces collisions, so Tim's induce demand has some positives

Zooming out. Deaths obviously have a lag in place given the last month or so. Everything might catch up as the data comes in.

I'm not sure if it's a lag in reporting to the city's data, but so far there seems to be fewer collisions on the roads for 2026 vs 2025.

A good reminder that behind every angry driver is a behaviour that is almost perfectly engineered to create frustration - danger, delays, competition for space, anonymity, and constant goal-blocking. This is an old article but an evergreen explainer: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Why we're wired to get angry behind the wheel | CBC News

Psychology professor Ryan Martin knows a thing or two about anger — and he explains to CBC Ottawa traffic reporter Doug Hempstead why our brains and bodies are hardwired for road rage.

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Scott Baker@scottbaker.bsky.social · 3d ago

He seems like a wonderful person 😂 #bikehfx

In HRM 71% of pedestrian crashes and 66% of cyclist crashes happen at intersections Two crash locations from this year are shown, along with simple adaptations that could improve safety for users, drastically

2min, 31 seconds. Thats how long it took on my ride to nearly get run over. Sigh #bikehfx #bikesky The irony of having a bike rack on the back isn't lost on me

This guy was super supportive of us lol #bikehfx

From their Instagram post #BikeHFX

Even if you're not a cyclist I encourage you to show up to show your support at the beginning of the ride.

I think this is a nice way for #BikeHFx to come together with people from the communities that Dr. Nouman Ali has been involved with to honour his memory.

Critical Mass Halifax@criticalmasshfx.bsky.social · last wk.

In lieu of a Critical Mass ride, please join a memorial ride to remember Dr. Nouman Ali. Community members have planned a ride for August 9, at 1:00, in his honour. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Watch our member @sflkirk.bsky.social talking about our report on Global Halifax last night (July 29, from 3:05). Near misses are predictable & preventable. We need #VisionZero approaches to make our streets safer for everyone globalnews.ca/video/120022...

Global News at 6 Halifax: July 29 | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Global News at 6 Halifax: July 29 Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax@visionzerokh.bsky.social · last wk.

ICYMI, we released our incident report form yesterday & will be presenting to Council next month and into the Fall. If you haven't yet written to your Councillor to demand action, now is the time! #RoadSafety #VisionZero #BeforeTheCrash