Jen
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Yes, that’s true!
But Victoria punches above its weight (city size/population) with what they have done in the last 10 years. And even they hired experts from abroad (eg. Copenhagen) when doing so. We could absolutely do that here, if there was political will.
But Victoria punches above its weight (city size/population) with what they have done in the last 10 years. And even they hired experts from abroad (eg. Copenhagen) when doing so. We could absolutely do that here, if there was political will.
November 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Yes, that’s true!
But Victoria punches above its weight (city size/population) with what they have done in the last 10 years. And even they hired experts from abroad (eg. Copenhagen) when doing so. We could absolutely do that here, if there was political will.
But Victoria punches above its weight (city size/population) with what they have done in the last 10 years. And even they hired experts from abroad (eg. Copenhagen) when doing so. We could absolutely do that here, if there was political will.
Another option!? bsky.app/profile/broo...
Never been a greater example of Dudes Rock.
These South Philly dads bought personal street sweepers for their block: ‘It’s like a little Zamboni’
The German device isn't marketed for street cleaning, but when brooms weren't enough to keep their kids safe from broken glass and debris on their block, these three men got ingenious with it.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Another option!? bsky.app/profile/broo...
Yeah, Chris just said the same thing.
But South Park, Lower Water, and Hollis all have lots of non signalized intersections too? But I guess vehicles on the side streets all have stop signs at those, so maybe that's the difference.
But South Park, Lower Water, and Hollis all have lots of non signalized intersections too? But I guess vehicles on the side streets all have stop signs at those, so maybe that's the difference.
November 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Yeah, Chris just said the same thing.
But South Park, Lower Water, and Hollis all have lots of non signalized intersections too? But I guess vehicles on the side streets all have stop signs at those, so maybe that's the difference.
But South Park, Lower Water, and Hollis all have lots of non signalized intersections too? But I guess vehicles on the side streets all have stop signs at those, so maybe that's the difference.
Yup! That section (along the library) has flexposts now. It's mostly the parts closer to Morris St that get blocked by vehicles now.
November 28, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Yup! That section (along the library) has flexposts now. It's mostly the parts closer to Morris St that get blocked by vehicles now.
True. It's *so* very Halifax to have you dismount to get to a MUP. See also: Bayers Rd and every crosswalk to/from the Halifax Common.
November 28, 2025 at 1:14 AM
True. It's *so* very Halifax to have you dismount to get to a MUP. See also: Bayers Rd and every crosswalk to/from the Halifax Common.
I’m not sure. But the OP thinks maybe it should be on the other side of that post.
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I’m not sure. But the OP thinks maybe it should be on the other side of that post.
I don't think that sign is supposed to be there at all.
That shared-space plaza leads to the Norma Eddy MUP, which runs alongside the library and then out to Morris St.
There really shouldn't be a dismount involved to get from bikelane to MUP.
That shared-space plaza leads to the Norma Eddy MUP, which runs alongside the library and then out to Morris St.
There really shouldn't be a dismount involved to get from bikelane to MUP.
November 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I don't think that sign is supposed to be there at all.
That shared-space plaza leads to the Norma Eddy MUP, which runs alongside the library and then out to Morris St.
There really shouldn't be a dismount involved to get from bikelane to MUP.
That shared-space plaza leads to the Norma Eddy MUP, which runs alongside the library and then out to Morris St.
There really shouldn't be a dismount involved to get from bikelane to MUP.
I had to stop reading at;
“Bird flu could affect healthy individuals, including children, unlike COVID-19”
I understand the need to underscore that it could be much worse, but saying that COVID-19 doesn’t affect healthy individuals or children is not at all factual.
“Bird flu could affect healthy individuals, including children, unlike COVID-19”
I understand the need to underscore that it could be much worse, but saying that COVID-19 doesn’t affect healthy individuals or children is not at all factual.
November 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I had to stop reading at;
“Bird flu could affect healthy individuals, including children, unlike COVID-19”
I understand the need to underscore that it could be much worse, but saying that COVID-19 doesn’t affect healthy individuals or children is not at all factual.
“Bird flu could affect healthy individuals, including children, unlike COVID-19”
I understand the need to underscore that it could be much worse, but saying that COVID-19 doesn’t affect healthy individuals or children is not at all factual.
I’m not sure TBH. My trailer is a DIY converted child-trailer, with a plywood deck. I hope others have recommendations for you though!
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I’m not sure TBH. My trailer is a DIY converted child-trailer, with a plywood deck. I hope others have recommendations for you though!
Agreed. I doubt this is happening in 2025 now.
Someone (who is vehemently opposed to it) in a FB neighbourhood group seems to think it’s going in next week now. But I don’t know where they have obtained this information.
Someone (who is vehemently opposed to it) in a FB neighbourhood group seems to think it’s going in next week now. But I don’t know where they have obtained this information.
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Agreed. I doubt this is happening in 2025 now.
Someone (who is vehemently opposed to it) in a FB neighbourhood group seems to think it’s going in next week now. But I don’t know where they have obtained this information.
Someone (who is vehemently opposed to it) in a FB neighbourhood group seems to think it’s going in next week now. But I don’t know where they have obtained this information.
I have lost all faith in the delays being as simple as this.
I can only see the systemic failures now.
I can only see the systemic failures now.
November 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I have lost all faith in the delays being as simple as this.
I can only see the systemic failures now.
I can only see the systemic failures now.
Honestly, I'm outraged either way.
We've had nearly a decade of persistent and pernicious delays to the city's planned bike infrastructure. The fact that every AT project experiences these issues, and no one at any level seems to have learned from the last one, is reason enough for outrage, IMO.
We've had nearly a decade of persistent and pernicious delays to the city's planned bike infrastructure. The fact that every AT project experiences these issues, and no one at any level seems to have learned from the last one, is reason enough for outrage, IMO.
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Honestly, I'm outraged either way.
We've had nearly a decade of persistent and pernicious delays to the city's planned bike infrastructure. The fact that every AT project experiences these issues, and no one at any level seems to have learned from the last one, is reason enough for outrage, IMO.
We've had nearly a decade of persistent and pernicious delays to the city's planned bike infrastructure. The fact that every AT project experiences these issues, and no one at any level seems to have learned from the last one, is reason enough for outrage, IMO.
I wonder if the standards say anything about proximity to other construction sites?
The reply from HRM staff indicates a scheduling issue with another project nearby. bsky.app/profile/benm...
The reply from HRM staff indicates a scheduling issue with another project nearby. bsky.app/profile/benm...
@davidwtrueman.bsky.social passed along this message from staff: "[the project] has been delayed due to work on Lawrence Street. Due to a scheduling error, the contractor began work installing the temporary infrastructure [...] the temporary infrastructure has since been removed."
November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I wonder if the standards say anything about proximity to other construction sites?
The reply from HRM staff indicates a scheduling issue with another project nearby. bsky.app/profile/benm...
The reply from HRM staff indicates a scheduling issue with another project nearby. bsky.app/profile/benm...
The temporary infrastructure has since been removed. We are still working to get information and will continue to follow up, as necessary.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The temporary infrastructure has since been removed. We are still working to get information and will continue to follow up, as necessary.
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I received this reply:
The Harvard and Allan diverter project has been delayed due to work on Lawerence Street. Due to a scheduling error, the contractor began work installing the temporary infrastructure this morning. 1/2
The Harvard and Allan diverter project has been delayed due to work on Lawerence Street. Due to a scheduling error, the contractor began work installing the temporary infrastructure this morning. 1/2
November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I received this reply:
The Harvard and Allan diverter project has been delayed due to work on Lawerence Street. Due to a scheduling error, the contractor began work installing the temporary infrastructure this morning. 1/2
The Harvard and Allan diverter project has been delayed due to work on Lawerence Street. Due to a scheduling error, the contractor began work installing the temporary infrastructure this morning. 1/2
I have emailed my councillor to see if he has anything to share on the topic. I'll report back if I hear something.
November 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I have emailed my councillor to see if he has anything to share on the topic. I'll report back if I hear something.
Yeah, I think of this more as a good samaritan job, for an individual or collective who has volunteer capacity. But, the initial cost of the sweeper is definitely a barrier to that kind of thing.
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Yeah, I think of this more as a good samaritan job, for an individual or collective who has volunteer capacity. But, the initial cost of the sweeper is definitely a barrier to that kind of thing.
Yes. Just last week. blttrails.ca/b-l-t-rails-...
B.L.T. Rails to Trails Letter of Authority Return - B.L.T. Rails to Trails
November 18, 2025 Department of Natural Resources and RenewablesGovernment of Nova ScotiaPO Box 698Halifax, NSB3J 2T9 Re: Letter of Authority 2004-036, B.L.T. Rails to Trails To whom it may concern, O...
blttrails.ca
November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Yes. Just last week. blttrails.ca/b-l-t-rails-...
Thanks for this offer! All that bureaucracy feels like such a barrier to me. It's nice to know someone has the know-how to make it simpler for community groups.
November 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Thanks for this offer! All that bureaucracy feels like such a barrier to me. It's nice to know someone has the know-how to make it simpler for community groups.
I suppose it is similar enough to trail associations maintaining the BLT, or the GBG, so in theory it’s possible?!
November 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I suppose it is similar enough to trail associations maintaining the BLT, or the GBG, so in theory it’s possible?!