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

A Palestinian father has opened an indoor play centre in Gaza to give children a sense of normality as they continue to endure near-daily Israeli attacks, with free entry for families who cannot afford to pay.

Leeds address children spending "half as much time in unstructured outdoor play than any generation before them" by closing streets for play. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Leeds: The city closing down streets so children can play

In Leeds, streets are being temporarily closed to traffic so kids have more space to safely play - an initiative proving beneficial to both children and adults.

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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 · yesterday

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

Houston government goes to bat for Australian gold miner’s problem-plagued mega-project in Nova Scotia by Joan Baxter @joanbaxter.bsky.social

Houston government goes to bat for Australian gold miner's problem-plagued mega-project in Nova Scotia - Halifax Examiner

The gravity and extent of problems with St Barbara’s project suggest a federal impact assessment is essential, if in fact the project should even be considered, let alone go ahead.

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The rental e bikes and scooters are placed enticingly along highway style roads in my neighborhood. I get the concern, but inevitably youth are going to stick to sidewalks. Protection isn't just about a helmet Reallocate road space, do equity

Halifax Regional Municipality@hfxgov.bsky.social · yesterday

Want to be a Micromobility MVP? Ride e-bikes and e-scooters where you’re supposed to (never on a sidewalk), wear a helmet and park responsibly. Learn more at: halifax.ca/SharedMicromobility

"Africville all over again" A St Pat's post mortem www.grandparade.news/a-st-pats-po...

A St. Pat’s post mortem

It's been a year since St. Pat's was demolished. What was it like when it was abandoned?

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"Pedestrianized streets are often evaluated economically, but their health benefits receive far less attention [...] "Measurements [...] showed that air pollution was typically about 70% higher when cars are present, while perceptible noise was about 50% higher." theconversation.com/car-free-str...

Car-free streets reduce noise and air pollution. More cities should have them

Pedestrianized spaces can help support local businesses, give public spaces back to people and retrieve them from cars.

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Cycling Nova Scotia literally take the lane "Come down and see the Cycling Nova Scotia team on the Macdonald Bridge from 2pm - 4pm today for the 2026 Bridgewalk. Enjoy a stroll across the bridge while it’s closed to traffic"

reported by Nova Scotia Fire info to be a pedestrian. (Gottingen/Uniacke)

HRFE Incident Feed@hrfeincidents.bsky.social · 3d ago

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION Location: GOTTINGEN ST, HALIFAX Call Number: HF26000011353 Response: E03 STN03 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:00:38 -0300

Two rides in two days, 25 days after dying! July 5th I had a sudden cardiac arrest known as 'The Widowmaker'. Was clinically dead for 20+ minutes while my son and a friend performed CPR until EHS arrived and resuscitation me. 1. Teach your kids CPR!! 2. Get checked for coronary artery disease!

We ask: Given so many cyclist and pedestrian crashes, also vehicle, happen at our wider intersections, why are we not doing more to prevent crashes with simple but safe tactical deployments? Please ask your Councillor too. www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

Senior pedestrian hit by truck on Quinpool Road taken to hospital: Halifax police

A 72-year-old woman was hit by a pickup truck while crossing Quinpool Road at a marked crosswalk near the intersection of Vernon Street on Tuesday afternoon.

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Two pedestrians struck and injured here, one a month ago - No crosswalk to bus stop - Ridiculously wide road, not necessary - Nothing at all to support anyone living here to not drive (crosswalk & road diet requested, 311 references 2458009, 2458004) www.google.com/maps/place/W...

Halifax Transit is pleased to offer free Alderney Ferry service on Saturday, Aug. 1. Passengers are encouraged to make a donation to Parker Street Food Bank in lieu of fares. Alderney Ferry service will operate on a 15-minute schedule on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

*stares in Halifax*

Denis Agar (he/him)@denisagar.bsky.social · 5d ago

“Every time these agencies did a bus redesign and didn’t also add bus lanes or signal priority, the bus speeds fell,”

We 💚 this beautiful province, which is why we think you should be able to see it without reliance on personal vehicles. The Green Party of Nova Scotia believes in improving existing public transit within communities, and investing in an integrated system between communities.

If we had BRT, folks might actually get to know and use empty Park & Ride locations like this one (Lacewood), where they can hop on a wide selection of buses

wonderful! Now I am inspired to do the same with my mother (91) who took me hitchhiking through France as a child

The Chronicle Herald@thechronicleherald.bsky.social · 5d ago

Son and father thumb way across Atlantic provinces www.saltwire.com/life/father-...

Our bittersweet farewell to the morning show

Gaza Sunbirds ride: A Tribute to Dr. Nouman Ali Join us on Sunday, August 9th, at 1pm, for a Gaza Sunbirds solidarity ride in tribute to Dr. Nouman Ali. Route TBD but it'll be flat, moderately paced, all wheels welcome ... bicycles, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, and more.

I saw a cop in a unmarked vehicle right behind a driver with a cellphone to ear whilst driving. I don't know if they got pulled over eventually, but the brazen way in which drivers use their phones illegally is surprising. Have they not heard of hands-free, or just do not care

In today's Morning File, stories by @mmughees.bsky.social and Jennifer Henderson. Yesterday, I interviewed four more mayors and wardens. That makes 25 I've interviewed to date, halfway through my goal of interviewing all 49. Here's some of what I've learned. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...

After interviewing 25 of 49 Nova Scotia mayors and wardens, here's what I've learned so far - Halifax Examiner

10 takeaways from my interview series.

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RCMP concluded in their release: "These collisions resulted in significant traffic disruptions." I conclude we need a serious shift in our approach to road safety (culture and policy) which emphasizes the need for safe travel and harm reduction.

Pat Healey - The Laker News@thelakernews.com · 5d ago

Officers learned that a northbound Chevrolet Express van left the roadway, crossed the median into southbound traffic, and became airborne after striking a Toyota RAV4. thelaker.ca/pair-of-mult...

this is the specific area which requires most protection - 66% of cyclist crashes in HRM happen at intersections. We should at least be protecting key intersections. A few concrete barriers is all it takes, deployable in hours

Danny Doucette@dannydoucette.bsky.social · 6d ago

...now that the right (bike) lane is wider, drivers are treating the dashed line regions as right turning lanes, as I clearly illustrate:

"“We have no protection. If we get run off the road or something like this happens, the consequences are pretty severe. I’m lucky that I’m able to walk and I’m not in the hospital" www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

‘I was in shock:’ Halifax e-bike rider rattled after alleged hit-and-run

One week after a motorcyclist allegedly intentionally hit a man on an e-bike while driving on the Macdonald Bridge in Dartmouth, N.S., the e-biker rider is left with questions and fears.

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Some heartwarming comments in this story from my former Journalism professor, Lisa Taylor www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Global Halifax's morning news show to be replaced by centralized program: report

A major programming change is coming to Global Halifax's morning news show

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I was able to review the judgment in Klayme original conviction. This is absolutely nuts. 🧵

Tim Bousquet@timbousquet.bsky.social · 6d ago

Brandon Klayme’s wrongful conviction is the second for Crown prosecutor Melanie Perry Morning File by me

"Wild" is the correct word here, yet this is tolerated and not actively prevented This stretch of the 102 is lethal and desperately needs speed cameras. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Wild crashes on Highway 102 in Lower Sackville involved 13 vehicles on Wednesday

A van crossed the median and collided with several oncoming vehicles. Later, a truck struck several stopped cars

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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