David Trueman
@davidwtrueman.bsky.social
I'm Co-Chair of Halifax Cycling Coalition, working hard to make cycling in Halifax safer, more convenient and more joyful. In this role, I focus first and foremost on the 60% of the population who would cycle more if it felt safe.
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David Trueman
@davidwtrueman.bsky.social
· Aug 31
Cycling in Halifax can be intimidating. A new app aims to change that | CBC News
The new Cycling Guide app may help ease the concerns of cyclists in Halifax.
www.cbc.ca
Cycling Guide is free, privacy-forward and available now to help you find low-stress cycling routes around HRM. #bikehfx
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Download it at CyclingGuide.org and give it a try. Your feedback will help to make it better.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Download it at CyclingGuide.org and give it a try. Your feedback will help to make it better.
I wrote HRM Council on behalf of @cyclehalifax.ca regarding the cycling in frastructure costing report on the agenda for tomorrow: cyclehalifax.ca/letter-to-hr...
Letter to HRM Council: Response to Cycling Costing Report - Halifax Cycling Coalition
HCC writes HRM Council imploring them to stay the course on Morris St. We ask them not to give in to Houston's bullying and not to obey in advance. We take strong exception to the staff report and rec...
cyclehalifax.ca
January 26, 2026 at 8:53 PM
I wrote HRM Council on behalf of @cyclehalifax.ca regarding the cycling in frastructure costing report on the agenda for tomorrow: cyclehalifax.ca/letter-to-hr...
I forgot to include #bikehfx in this thread and also fixed the URL to the full report which changed after the agenda was first published.
The costing report for the Region Centre AAA network is out and going to council on Tuesday. They are proposing three cost-saving measures for consideration:
1. Do Novalea as a bidirectional protected on-road cycleway rather than MUP (big improvement IMO)
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1. Do Novalea as a bidirectional protected on-road cycleway rather than MUP (big improvement IMO)
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January 24, 2026 at 2:38 PM
I forgot to include #bikehfx in this thread and also fixed the URL to the full report which changed after the agenda was first published.
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Ended up writing an email to council, hopefully I get through to somebody 🤷♂️ docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Jan 27 - Item 15.1.7 – Protected Lanes > LSBs for Safety & Cost Efficiency
Dear Councillor Hinch, Mayor Fillmore, and fellow Councillors, I am writing on item 15.1.7 on the agenda of Tuesday's upcoming council meeting, concerning cost-saving alternatives within the implemen...
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January 24, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Ended up writing an email to council, hopefully I get through to somebody 🤷♂️ docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The costing report for the Region Centre AAA network is out and going to council on Tuesday. They are proposing three cost-saving measures for consideration:
1. Do Novalea as a bidirectional protected on-road cycleway rather than MUP (big improvement IMO)
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1. Do Novalea as a bidirectional protected on-road cycleway rather than MUP (big improvement IMO)
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January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The costing report for the Region Centre AAA network is out and going to council on Tuesday. They are proposing three cost-saving measures for consideration:
1. Do Novalea as a bidirectional protected on-road cycleway rather than MUP (big improvement IMO)
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1. Do Novalea as a bidirectional protected on-road cycleway rather than MUP (big improvement IMO)
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Halifax plans to put climate action on the chopping block.
Part of a disturbing national trend.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/23/n...
Part of a disturbing national trend.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/23/n...
Halifax plans to put climate action on the chopping block
Halifax is poised to slash municipal funding for reducing planet-warming emissions by a third, slowing a suite of programs like electrifying city buses and retrofitting buildings to make them more ene...
www.nationalobserver.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Halifax plans to put climate action on the chopping block.
Part of a disturbing national trend.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/23/n...
Part of a disturbing national trend.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/23/n...
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Efforts to deal with climate change aren't a luxury: they're"absolutely critical to everything we do," said Shauna Sylvester, founder of Urban Climate Leadership. "It's about how do we [build] healthier, safer and more resilient homes." www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/23/n...
Halifax plans to put climate action on the chopping block
Halifax is poised to slash municipal funding for reducing planet-warming emissions by a third, slowing a suite of programs like electrifying city buses and retrofitting buildings to make them more ene...
www.nationalobserver.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Efforts to deal with climate change aren't a luxury: they're"absolutely critical to everything we do," said Shauna Sylvester, founder of Urban Climate Leadership. "It's about how do we [build] healthier, safer and more resilient homes." www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/23/n...
Link NS has issued regulations under Bill 24 (the bill that allows the provincial government to overrule any municipal transportation decision) as well as a “framework” for conducting the active transportation review. linknovascotia.ca/projects/bil... #BikeHFX
Bill 24 Regulations - Link Nova Scotia
The Minister, in issuing orders under Bill 24, Section 7, must consider the listed criteria and factors set out in regulations.
linknovascotia.ca
January 22, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Link NS has issued regulations under Bill 24 (the bill that allows the provincial government to overrule any municipal transportation decision) as well as a “framework” for conducting the active transportation review. linknovascotia.ca/projects/bil... #BikeHFX
An incredibly valuable analysis of the finances of the city of Halifax. Our historical land use planning dooms us. Property taxes are not only regressive but super-regressive shifting costs from higher income households disproportionately to lower income households. Bravo @kwilsonhfx.bsky.social !
Hey. Hi. Hello.
For last year's Halloween Special, I tried to explain why Halifax always seems to be broke and why the value per the amount we pay in taxes seems so... meh.
In the latest HFX By Bike, I make good on a promise to address viewer concerns and feedback.
youtu.be/4eAnk-7ZZK8?...
For last year's Halloween Special, I tried to explain why Halifax always seems to be broke and why the value per the amount we pay in taxes seems so... meh.
In the latest HFX By Bike, I make good on a promise to address viewer concerns and feedback.
youtu.be/4eAnk-7ZZK8?...
Built To Fail - Addendum
YouTube video by HFX by Bike
youtu.be
January 20, 2026 at 9:19 PM
An incredibly valuable analysis of the finances of the city of Halifax. Our historical land use planning dooms us. Property taxes are not only regressive but super-regressive shifting costs from higher income households disproportionately to lower income households. Bravo @kwilsonhfx.bsky.social !
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I’m stealing “you have to navigate a veritable gauntlet of cycling punishment” to describe the Halifax side of our bridge bike lane.
Also, screaming into a pillow as I contemplate what it’s like to have a mayor who cares and does stuff to make things better.
Also, screaming into a pillow as I contemplate what it’s like to have a mayor who cares and does stuff to make things better.
Zohran just went out and fixed the Williamsburg Bridge bike entrance. Just did it. No faffing, no nonsense. Bam. Fixed.
January 6, 2026 at 10:26 PM
I’m stealing “you have to navigate a veritable gauntlet of cycling punishment” to describe the Halifax side of our bridge bike lane.
Also, screaming into a pillow as I contemplate what it’s like to have a mayor who cares and does stuff to make things better.
Also, screaming into a pillow as I contemplate what it’s like to have a mayor who cares and does stuff to make things better.
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“Get on your bikes and ride”
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NOVA SCOTIA — MEMORIES OF DAYS GONE BY
{Gary Merrick, Top Contributor}
Get on your bikes and ride
{Gary Merrick, Top Contributor}
Get on your bikes and ride
December 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
“Get on your bikes and ride”
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So cool how bike repair shops can step up for their communities and provide support for these #ebikes that have been SO important for the N. American uptake of this form of #transportation , @envirojen.bsky.social . Love UP all local shops that do this!! #BikeHfx #ClimateInfluence #NameAndFame
Good news for #BikeHfx owners of Rad Power Bikes. It looks like the folks at Zen e-Bikes are going to be able to support you with batteries, chargers, motors and related electrical components.
December 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
So cool how bike repair shops can step up for their communities and provide support for these #ebikes that have been SO important for the N. American uptake of this form of #transportation , @envirojen.bsky.social . Love UP all local shops that do this!! #BikeHfx #ClimateInfluence #NameAndFame
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If our cities are shaped by stories, then great books form the foundation of knowledge and inspiration needed to build more liveable, inclusive and prosperous places.
These are 24 titles we read this year that informed our approach to changing hearts, minds and streets. An #UrbanismBookClub thread.
These are 24 titles we read this year that informed our approach to changing hearts, minds and streets. An #UrbanismBookClub thread.
December 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
If our cities are shaped by stories, then great books form the foundation of knowledge and inspiration needed to build more liveable, inclusive and prosperous places.
These are 24 titles we read this year that informed our approach to changing hearts, minds and streets. An #UrbanismBookClub thread.
These are 24 titles we read this year that informed our approach to changing hearts, minds and streets. An #UrbanismBookClub thread.
“The report paints a pretty clear picture that Halifax is pursuing a very debt-intensive and cost-intensive series of initiatives like the Integrated Mobility Plan and HaliFACT,” Fillmore said.
What he means is the last priority in the IMP (cars) using up 90% of the transportation budget.
What he means is the last priority in the IMP (cars) using up 90% of the transportation budget.
Even higher tax bills on Halifax's horizon? City staffer says 2026-27 capital projects could create debt restrictions www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Even higher tax bills on Halifax's horizon? City staffer says 2026-27 capital projects could create debt restrictions
Budget committee told debt payments in current year total about $44 million on tax bills. But by 2028, it’ll be up to $89 million.
www.saltwire.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“The report paints a pretty clear picture that Halifax is pursuing a very debt-intensive and cost-intensive series of initiatives like the Integrated Mobility Plan and HaliFACT,” Fillmore said.
What he means is the last priority in the IMP (cars) using up 90% of the transportation budget.
What he means is the last priority in the IMP (cars) using up 90% of the transportation budget.
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Premier Tim Houston wants to strip Nova Scotians of ability to seek court’s ruling on charter violations, writes Vince Calderhead. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Opinion: Rights override effort flies under the radar
Premier Tim Houston wants to strip Nova Scotians of ability to seek court’s ruling on charter violations, writes Vince Calderhead.
www.saltwire.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Premier Tim Houston wants to strip Nova Scotians of ability to seek court’s ruling on charter violations, writes Vince Calderhead. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
It’s not too late. Tonight at 7:30 at the Halifax Central Library. Tickets available at the door. Also tomorrow at First Baptist on Oxford at 4pm.
Choirs for Change Concerts in support of the #Halifax Refugee Clinic.
Concerts are on Saturday November 29 (7:30PM) and Sunday November 30 (4:00PM). Tickets and details are here - thank you!
Saturday:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Sunday:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Saturday:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
Sunday:
www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...
November 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
It’s not too late. Tonight at 7:30 at the Halifax Central Library. Tickets available at the door. Also tomorrow at First Baptist on Oxford at 4pm.
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We need to print a wallet sized version of this with HRM-related notes and give one to every member of Halifax Regional Council!!
It's budget time so at the end of our interview w/ Mayor Bachynski, we gave him a printed poster of the image below. It's the density vs services vs taxes venn diagram that @brenttoderian.bsky.social often shares around. It includes Regina-related explanatory notes. #yqrcc
youtu.be/FMwOpoT4IAw?...
youtu.be/FMwOpoT4IAw?...
November 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We need to print a wallet sized version of this with HRM-related notes and give one to every member of Halifax Regional Council!!
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🌉 The city’s Macdonald Bridge Bikeway counter has been added to my list!
It’s been a long journey to get here. The counter was installed over 2 years ago but had a few install and tech problems that took time to resolve.
Thanks to HRM AT staff for getting it all fixed up and giving me access!
It’s been a long journey to get here. The counter was installed over 2 years ago but had a few install and tech problems that took time to resolve.
Thanks to HRM AT staff for getting it all fixed up and giving me access!
2,047 #BikeHfx bikes counted Thu Nov 27
13/1 C 💧 6.6mm
212 Almon
150 Barrington
343 Bridge
74 COLT
82 Dart Cove
156 Gottingen
111 Hollis
45 Lwr Water
319 South Park
422 Vernon
133 Windsor
Missing (last):
Uni Arts (May 1)
13/1 C 💧 6.6mm
212 Almon
150 Barrington
343 Bridge
74 COLT
82 Dart Cove
156 Gottingen
111 Hollis
45 Lwr Water
319 South Park
422 Vernon
133 Windsor
Missing (last):
Uni Arts (May 1)
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🌉 The city’s Macdonald Bridge Bikeway counter has been added to my list!
It’s been a long journey to get here. The counter was installed over 2 years ago but had a few install and tech problems that took time to resolve.
Thanks to HRM AT staff for getting it all fixed up and giving me access!
It’s been a long journey to get here. The counter was installed over 2 years ago but had a few install and tech problems that took time to resolve.
Thanks to HRM AT staff for getting it all fixed up and giving me access!
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“Every bicycle is one less car on the road, meaning that there’s less congestion. . . The more cars we can get off the road, the more room there will be for the people who have to drive.” @davidwtrueman.bsky.social on why investing in protected bicycle infrastructure is good for everyone #BikeHFX
Halifax's temporary green bike lane posts draw criticism from cycling advocates
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Halifax's green bike lane posts draw criticism from cycling advocates
Cyclists say the green posts make bike lanes like Bell Road too narrow. HRM says the posts are temporary while permanent fix is planned.
www.saltwire.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
“Every bicycle is one less car on the road, meaning that there’s less congestion. . . The more cars we can get off the road, the more room there will be for the people who have to drive.” @davidwtrueman.bsky.social on why investing in protected bicycle infrastructure is good for everyone #BikeHFX
Of course, they left out the part where I said that some people think the bollards are better than nothing and others feel they are so narrow that we would be better off without them. I talked about the broader issues of seasonal maintenance on all bike lanes as well (thus the photo on Almon).
Halifax's green bike lane posts draw criticism from cycling advocates
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Halifax's green bike lane posts draw criticism from cycling advocates
Cyclists say the green posts make bike lanes like Bell Road too narrow. HRM says the posts are temporary while permanent fix is planned.
www.saltwire.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Of course, they left out the part where I said that some people think the bollards are better than nothing and others feel they are so narrow that we would be better off without them. I talked about the broader issues of seasonal maintenance on all bike lanes as well (thus the photo on Almon).
Really nice #BikeHFX article www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
‘He was a beautiful man’: North-end Halifax mural honours beloved community fixture
Family, community dazzled by mural honouring Graham Prevost, his improvised helmet and his trusty bicycle
www.saltwire.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Really nice #BikeHFX article www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
This is an excellent article to come up to speed on the inequity associated with the assessment cap.
Janet Steele working on a motion to ask Nova Scotia to phase out assessment cap
Story by me
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
Story by me
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
Janet Steele working on a motion to ask Nova Scotia to phase out assessment cap - Halifax Examiner
Steele spoke about her upcoming motion during council's budget committee meeting on Friday.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This is an excellent article to come up to speed on the inequity associated with the assessment cap.
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Construction of the Harvard/Allan diagonal diverter (modal filter) is supposed to begin next Monday and be completed by December 8, according to notices delivered to residents today #BikeHfx
November 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Construction of the Harvard/Allan diagonal diverter (modal filter) is supposed to begin next Monday and be completed by December 8, according to notices delivered to residents today #BikeHfx
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I had a fun time playing bike tour guide with @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social in a special #KidicalMassHfx meets #KidicalMassOttawa mash-up today 🎉.
Jillian (& @envirojen.bsky.social) really ignited my spark for doing this movement building here. It was so nice to chat and share wins & challenges.
Jillian (& @envirojen.bsky.social) really ignited my spark for doing this movement building here. It was so nice to chat and share wins & challenges.
November 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I had a fun time playing bike tour guide with @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social in a special #KidicalMassHfx meets #KidicalMassOttawa mash-up today 🎉.
Jillian (& @envirojen.bsky.social) really ignited my spark for doing this movement building here. It was so nice to chat and share wins & challenges.
Jillian (& @envirojen.bsky.social) really ignited my spark for doing this movement building here. It was so nice to chat and share wins & challenges.