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Posts by Martyn on Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. New: AVID Motorist perspectives™

an image shows three turning drivers converging towards a pedestrian, who has started crossing at a signalized intersection. The caption says "Watch for turning vehicles. Keep watching as you cross. Thanks drivers with a wave and a smile"
Dr Nouman Ali is shown on a red e bike, in front of a Mosque. He is wearing a thick coat and a high vis jacket and is smiling.
Halifax Events post: Bike lanes downtown, yes or no? Cyclists say more lanes mean safer streets and fewer cars. Drivers say they’re already fighting for parking and lane space as it is. What’s your take, does Halifax need to go further or has it already done enough?
A giant bus camper thing tows a jeep
A transit stop on Susie Lake Crescent has some gravel around it, puddles and then mud. No sidewalk
open data screenshot showing cyclists are involved in 1.26% of overall crashes
Open data map view showing 1 of 59 crashes recorded on the bridge. The blue dot on the other side, also showing crashes on the bridge, shows 38 vehicle/driver crashes
a screenshot showing cycling crashes (blue dots) on our open data, map view. There are no blue dots on the bridge itself
the wide and dangerous crosswalk at Windsor/Quinpool
A wide crosswalk over Young Street with a long patch of new asphalt over the top of painted crosswalk. The surface is uneven. The crosswalk lights are high up , the kind with the round yellow amber flashing lights
A race across the peninsula, result: Car 18 mins Bike 19 mins Scooter: 28 mins Bus: 32 mins
Statement on behalf of Paul Nopper, CAO of the Town of Lunenburg, regarding Taxi by-law infraction On the afternoon of July 16, Bylaw Enforcement identified a driver with SaltWind Transportation Service illegally operating without a taxi driver's license in the Town of Lunenburg. This was confirmed through communication with the driver. Bylaw Enforcement noted the infraction and contacted the owner to educate on the situation and to gain compliance under the bylaw. The owner became confrontational through the course of the discussion with Bylaw Enforcement. Upon completion of the conversation, Bylaw Enforcement had de-escalated the situation. Shortly after, the owner came to Town Hall and was extremely confrontational with frontline staff. Upon which, the owner voluntarily resigned all of his taxi licenses and left Town Hall. The resignation of the taxi licenses was in no way prompted or encouraged by Town staff or Council and entirely voluntary on the part of the owner. At this time, SaltWind Transportation Service is no longer licensed under Lunenburg’s Taxi bylaw. The Town of Lunenburg promotes a safe and respectful workplace for all employees and does not condone the actions that were taken against staff today. If media has any inquiries, please contact pnopper@townoflunenburg.ca.
Post from Saltwind: This is slander at this point. The By law officer confronted one of our employees who had recently picked up another employee to move her across town. There was no fare exchanged and thus no violation of the by-law. We will be looking at legal action against the town. Shame on you Lunenburg.
average daily boardings for HRM bus routes. Examples: 3 = 7,188, 9A/B= 6,887
Post by Halifax Noise: From @flyteboat — NEW COMMUTER ALERT Skip the traffic and travel by boat today! Depart Cable Wharf, Halifax at 4:00 PM and arrive at DeWolf Park, Bedford at 5:15 PM. Today’s special commuter fare: * Adults: $15 * Kids: $10 Use promo code HARBOUR10 and save $10 on your booking. That makes it just $5 for adults, and kids under 12 ride free. This is a one-time only special. Book today through our website and leave the highway behind. There’s no better way to get to Bedford than across the water.
a refuge island is protected with what appears to be metal bollards. Safe Street protestors are shown holding placards supporting safer spaces
HRFE Station 07 (Rockingham) - Report of a Motor Vehicle Collision involving a Pedestrian at Farnham Gate Road and Dunbrack Street - 15:48 Assisting: HRP EHS
A cyclist pedals up Lacewood Drive
a person walks down Wright Avenue as a large tractor trailer approaches from behind them
A bus stop on Windmill Rd, Dartmouth, has no sidewalk connection
Vulcant50 21h ago I can understand that red light cameras could add to safer driving, if enforced. But, is the main cause of city driver/pedestrian collisions drivers going through red lights? I suspect many relate to turning and ignoring pedestrians in crosswalks. If that’s the case, could this be an indicator of councillors being “out of step” with actual pedestrian safety issues versus other vehicle safety issues?
A yellow sign above a walk request button says "PRESS BUTTON AND WAIT FOR SIGNAL"
Banner advertising 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available, starting at $625
a pedestrian bridge crosses a park with walkways for people. There is no sign of any parking whatsoever
Extract from Nova Scotia Summary Offence booklet confirming fines for failing to yield to a pedestrian at walk light and pedestrian failing to proceed in crosswalk at walk light: Section 93 of the MVA, Category B
Distracted Driver Hits Child About 20-30 minutes ago my daughter was struck by a car exiting a driveway on the Bedford Highway near the bottom of Meadowbrook. She was on the sidewalk with her bike, and as she passed the driveway he pulled out and hit her. She said she looked before she went in front of him, that he was stopped but was not looking at her cause he was using his phone. She was hit hard enough to fall from her bike, her knee is sore but she seems to be okay. She said the driver was trying to say something to her as she was on the ground, but another driver behind him was honking repeatedly for him to move and he drove off. To the man who hit my daughter, GET THE HELL OFF YOUR PHONE WHEN YOU’RE DRIVING!!!! My daughter is lucky that she was able to walk away from this today but it could’ve been a lot worse. The lives and safety of other people are more important than your damn text or call or social media post!! You’re lucky she was too shaken up to think to take a picture of your plate. And to the car honking behind the man who hit my daughter, have some damn consideration for the people around you! I think my daughter’s wellbeing is more important than wherever you were in such a rush to go. Did you maybe think to stop and help? Or were you too busy honking to even realize the reason he was stopped in front of you was because he hit a CHILD?! People need to do better cause the next time things could be much worse!!!
white car turning left on green crosses passes through the cross-ride as the cyclist proceeds legally, at Duke/Brunswick (turning into Gottingen)
From the afri-fest facebook account: 2026 Afrifest is fast approaching, and we are excited to share the festival poster with all of you. This year’s festival begins on Thursday, July 16, 2026, and ends on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Our lineups this year include new and returning performers. The Remesha (Burundi) drummers are back again this year, marking their running performances at the festival. Because of the demand this year, we are expanding the food, arts, and crafts tent to include more vendors and varieties. A special thank you to the Government of Canada, Canada Arts Council, Province of Nova Scotia, Halifax Municipality, Atlantic Lottery, Labatt, and QEII for their sponsorship. Follow us on this page for more updates. At Sackville Landing from 16 to 19th July, various times
Liveable city - streets are for people, attractive public realm, people live in the city, public transport nearby, people walk, bike and take public transport. NOT liveable city - the city sprawls, sparse public transport, roads are expanding, cars occupy public realm, people leave the city.
5.3.4 Safe Schools School zone safety has been identified as a priority by Council and the community. There are current and future programs aimed to create safe streets around schools in the municipality. As children have less experience as road users, it is critical to create a safe environment while travelling to and from school. Safe school zones also create conditions for children to actively travel to school, gaining valuable physical activity and creating healthy active travel habits from an early age. Safe school streets as well as the Active School Transportation Program will work to enhance safety and education in school zones.
✅FOCUS ON ROAD SAFETY Road safety isn’t an abstract issue, it’s one of the top concerns I hear from residents across Halifax and in District 11. This week, I had the privilege of opening the CARSP/ACIP Road Safety Conference, bringing together experts from across the country working to prevent injuries and save lives. The range of issues from pedestrian and cycling safety to ATV use and impaired driving, reflects exactly what residents are raising with me every day. I have deep respect for the professionals leading this work; their expertise and commitment are critical to safer communities. The opening keynote by GuysWork stood out, exploring how cultural attitudes—especially around masculinity and risk—shape road safety outcomes. It was thought-provoking and deeply relevant. It also hit close to home. In District 11, we’ve lost young men to motor vehicle accidents—tragedies that ripple through families, friends, and entire communities. It’s a reminder that road safety isn’t just about infrastructure—it’s about behaviour, culture, and how we support our youth. Important conversations, and important work ahead. I’m very proud of the grassroots work being done in District 11 to address these issues, and can’t mention road safety without giving a shout out to Safer Steps Chebucto Sometimes it does take a village. I will continue to be a strong advocate for road safety - including photo radar, stronger enforcement, traffic calming, and education and awareness. Please report issues, obey the law, and help make our community a safer place for everyone. #RoadSafety #Halifax #CARSP #ACIP #CommunitySafety #VisionZero
Post from Patty Cuttell: ✅FOCUS ON ROAD SAFETY Road safety isn’t an abstract issue, it’s one of the top concerns I hear from residents across Halifax and in District 11. This week, I had the privilege of opening the CARSP/ACIP Road Safety Conference, bringing together experts from across the country working to prevent injuries and save lives. The range of issues from pedestrian and cycling safety to ATV use and impaired driving, reflects exactly what residents are raising with me every day. I have deep respect for the professionals leading this work; their expertise and commitment are critical to safer communities. The opening keynote by GuysWork stood out, exploring how cultural attitudes—especially around masculinity and risk—shape road safety outcomes. It was thought-provoking and deeply relevant. It also hit close to home. In District 11, we’ve lost young men to motor vehicle accidents—tragedies that ripple through families, friends, and entire communities. It’s a reminder that road safety isn’t just about infrastructure—it’s about behaviour, culture, and how we support our youth. Important conversations, and important work ahead. I’m very proud of the grassroots work being done in District 11 to address these issues, and can’t mention road safety without giving a shout out to Safer Steps Chebucto Sometimes it does take a village. I will continue to be a strong advocate for road safety - including photo radar, stronger enforcement, traffic calming, and education and awareness. Please report issues, obey the law, and help make our community a safer place for everyone. #RoadSafety #Halifax #CARSP #ACIP #CommunitySafety #VisionZero
"Drivers must stop before turning, but few do" Shows red SUV turning at red light, adult waits with child to cross
Swampy lake on a clear sunny day. Some decomposing tree stumps stand in the foreground
a boat piled high with wooden lobster traps at Ingomar harbour
plan showing tactical bump-outs applied at an intersection on Main St
a dog lies down on an unmarked crosswalk and refuses to move for a driver, who is fortunately the patient and dog-friendly John Van Gurp
"Laid on my horn for a good 5 seconds and thankfully the pedestrian heard me. The driver didn't seem to slow down with much urgency even while they were directly in his line of sight. Reported to HRP" (photo shows pedestrian running to avoid being struck by driver turning left)
I saw an e-scooter driving in line with all the cars thru the Windsor Street Exchange yetserday wondering if it was legal or not. There was a cop a few vehicles back and he did not stop the scooter. These scooters can reach speeds close to 50 km/hr. Today on Citizen Q- Should e-scooters be registered and licensed?
Larry Uteck Community Hasan Jaber · · It seems there's no limit to the rise in gasoline prices, and they've become unbearable. Canada is an oil-producing country, and prices should be low and affordable for everyone. Therefore, I suggest we launch a campaign to stop refueling and park our cars for several days until the officials in this country wake up and at least remove the taxes imposed on the price of gasoline and diesel.
A white and ginger female cat sitting on her bum
Recently, we have received quite a number of concerns around street crossings. So I wish to address it in the hopes it may help. We are a GROWING town, and with that comes more street traffic, more pedestrian traffic, more businesses, bicycles, all of it and more. While the majority of you will already understand this, a reminder is always helpful for everyone. As the pic says below, LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING THE STREET. It does NOT matter if you're on a crosswalk or not, look both ways. Wait until the vehicle(s) have stopped and you have eye contact, then cross. Only then. We cannot possibly put a crosswalk with lights and signs on every corner, across every street. Some common sense needs to be in play. PLEASE slow down on Main Street... the entire length of it. There is a bakery cafe that is very popular, which means cars are on both sides of the street. Just as they are on both sides throughout the rest of Main Street and most other streets. If you're a pedestrian, you do NOT have the right-of-way to simply walk out from between cars into the street. Cars do NOT have to stop to let you cross. So please, please, please wait until they've stopped or until there are no vehicles coming either way. Lots of near misses. And there's no need of it if we are all careful. If you know someone frequenting that location, let them know to look both ways.
Hi all, first time post here. I feel like I have to share after the 5th consecutive day of nearly getting hit by motorists at crosswalks and this happening at literally two crosswalks in a row today. I’ve found that so many drivers don’t bother to slow down or check for pedestrians, resulting in many near misses. It seems like I have to either frantically wave to get noticed, let them rip through the crosswalk until there’s a big enough gap, or dodge out of the way. I’ve lived in multiple cities on the West Coast where it didn’t seem to be as big of an issue. Is it just me?
a right turn arrow is green, inviting drivers to pass over a crosswalk with the walk sign on at the same time. Taken at the corner of Boland/Wyse by Hojo's Japanese Cuisine
facebook post from Nova Scotia/Emergency info: Report of crash involving a pedestrian at Boland and Wyse, 27 February 2026
Dear Kathryn, Unfortunately I was unable to complete the "missing middle" survey as it made assumptions that I would have design concerns and would not allow me to proceed. In my neighbourhood, extensive housing is in progress around my home and I welcome it. I welcome also projects like the mini housing at the CGC, which many argued "did not fit in" to the neighbourhood. Such housing can help support BRT and a more walkable, affordable neighbourhood for all. I find it disappointing that the survey is framed around assuming we all have NIMBY concerns. Best wishes, Martyn
a walk request button is mounted on a pole mounted in mud. A dirty puddle awaits
Photo shows a pothole a short distance from the edge of a wide intersection. It is marked with a traffic cone
Jersey barriers deployed around an intersection to create a wide bump out. The sides have reflective strips.
Quinpool and Oxford. Photo shows pedestrians crossing, Petro Canada gas station in the background
residential apartment building construction along Jo Howe, with no set back from the four lane arterial
Make new friends and learn new skills with this ride series for families! 🤩🚲☀️ 🗓️Mondays (May 4th - June 29th) ⏰6:30pm 📍Various locations around HRM: May 4 - McDonald Sports Park May 11 - 9 Mile River Trails May 18 - ❌No ride❌ May 25 - Shubie Park June 1 - Norawarren Trailhead June 8 - 9 Mile River Trails June 15 - McDonald Sports Park June 22 - McIntosh Run (Orange Jelly) June 29 - The Gore Trails 📣These rides will take place on single track and require a mountain bike. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Children age 7+ with a family member are welcome. 🚲Family membership to Cycling NS is required to join (cyclingns.ca/membership) 💻For more information, check out the “Rides & Events” tab on our website (halifaxcycles.com) See less — with Annette and 2 others at Halifax Cycles.