Halifax Regional Council Authorizes $38M Protected Active Transportation Corridor Network

HALIFAX, NS — Halifax Regional Council voted 14-2 on Tuesday to authorize a $38 million multi-year capital investment program to complete the municipality's integrated Regional All Ages and Abilities (AAA) Active Transportation network.

Protected Bikeways and Urban Corridor Integration

The capital package funds 22 kilometers of newly constructed, curb-separated protected bike lanes, upgraded multi-use greenway trails, and signalized pedestrian crossings connecting peninsular Halifax, Dartmouth, and suburban connector hubs.

Key priority corridors funded include the final segments of the University Avenue active transit corridor, linking Dalhousie University and the QEII Health Sciences Centre to the waterfront, as well as the Wyse Road connector in Dartmouth.

Climate Action and Traffic Congestion Mitigation

Halifax Transportation Planning models project that completing the connected active network will double cycling commute shares by 2030, advancing the municipality's HalifACT 2050 climate emissions reduction targets while easing vehicular traffic congestion on harbor bridge crossings.

Mayor Mike Savage commended council for maintaining long-term vision, highlighting that safe, separated active infrastructure makes urban mobility accessible for seniors, students, and everyday commuters.

Federal and Provincial Matching Infrastructure Funds

The municipal commitment unlocks $18 million in matching grants from the federal Active Transportation Fund and the Nova Scotia Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund, with construction tendering commencing in spring 2027.