Laura White, P.Eng.
@lecwhite.bsky.social
(she/her)
Councillor for District 7, Halifax South Downtown
Co-chair of family of 5. Engineer. Climate Reality Leader. I ❤️public spaces. Kjipuktuk.
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Councillor for District 7, Halifax South Downtown
Co-chair of family of 5. Engineer. Climate Reality Leader. I ❤️public spaces. Kjipuktuk.
laurawhite.ca
carboncovid.travel.blog
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Traffic delay: Robie Street between Shirley Street and Jubilee Road. The road will be closed to southbound traffic only, with traffic control signs to guide drivers through the area. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible. www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
February 9, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Traffic delay: Robie Street between Shirley Street and Jubilee Road. The road will be closed to southbound traffic only, with traffic control signs to guide drivers through the area. Drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible. www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...
Sidewalks are slippery - ice under new snow. Take care.
February 11, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Sidewalks are slippery - ice under new snow. Take care.
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the thing about traffic congestion is that it doesn’t cost money to solve it, but rather the opposite: solving it with congestion pricing *raises* money
that’s because a critical mass of car trips are very low value and it’s essentially a coordination problem to get them off the road at scale
that’s because a critical mass of car trips are very low value and it’s essentially a coordination problem to get them off the road at scale
This is still one of my favourite videos ever, perfectly explaining the staggering amount of public money that’s going into NOT solving traffic congestion.
“It means you spend a lot of money now for a very short-term benefit."
Jevon’s Paradox via Australia’s great show “Utopia.” Please share!
“It means you spend a lot of money now for a very short-term benefit."
Jevon’s Paradox via Australia’s great show “Utopia.” Please share!
How to Fix Traffic Congestion In Australia | Utopia
YouTube video by Working Dog Productions
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February 10, 2026 at 3:55 AM
the thing about traffic congestion is that it doesn’t cost money to solve it, but rather the opposite: solving it with congestion pricing *raises* money
that’s because a critical mass of car trips are very low value and it’s essentially a coordination problem to get them off the road at scale
that’s because a critical mass of car trips are very low value and it’s essentially a coordination problem to get them off the road at scale
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Having spent most of my working life in transport policy, this is the essential truth that so many people - including politicians with responsibility for transport decisions - don’t or won’t get.
To reduce congestion, you reduce capacity and reduce speed. The empirical evidence is overwhelming.
To reduce congestion, you reduce capacity and reduce speed. The empirical evidence is overwhelming.
If you widen that highway
you won’t reduce emissions
or congestion.
What you WILL do
is spend a lot of public money
to induce even more cars
emitting even more GHGs and pollution
in the same or worse congestion
with people still demanding that you widen the highway.
Period.
you won’t reduce emissions
or congestion.
What you WILL do
is spend a lot of public money
to induce even more cars
emitting even more GHGs and pollution
in the same or worse congestion
with people still demanding that you widen the highway.
Period.
February 10, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Having spent most of my working life in transport policy, this is the essential truth that so many people - including politicians with responsibility for transport decisions - don’t or won’t get.
To reduce congestion, you reduce capacity and reduce speed. The empirical evidence is overwhelming.
To reduce congestion, you reduce capacity and reduce speed. The empirical evidence is overwhelming.
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Canada's superb Olympic Men's Hockey team in Milano.
How do they get around the city?
Walking and using public transit, of course.
A civilized city is NOT where the poor have cars; it's where the rich use public transit. (E.P.)
Milano seems to be pretty civilized. Nice!!
How do they get around the city?
Walking and using public transit, of course.
A civilized city is NOT where the poor have cars; it's where the rich use public transit. (E.P.)
Milano seems to be pretty civilized. Nice!!
February 11, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Canada's superb Olympic Men's Hockey team in Milano.
How do they get around the city?
Walking and using public transit, of course.
A civilized city is NOT where the poor have cars; it's where the rich use public transit. (E.P.)
Milano seems to be pretty civilized. Nice!!
How do they get around the city?
Walking and using public transit, of course.
A civilized city is NOT where the poor have cars; it's where the rich use public transit. (E.P.)
Milano seems to be pretty civilized. Nice!!
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Transit advocates decry Halifax mayor's autocentric plan to address traffic congestion by providing more space for cars
"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"
– February 1974
"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"
– February 1974
February 11, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Transit advocates decry Halifax mayor's autocentric plan to address traffic congestion by providing more space for cars
"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"
– February 1974
"If transit is to work it must be freed from having to compete with cars for existing road space. That means bus lanes or other forms of separated rights of way"
– February 1974
Join in the fun! Reduce tailpipe emissions & particulate pollution (tire wear), traffic congestion and winter blahs. Increase the amount of money in your pocket. 🚲🛴
February 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Join in the fun! Reduce tailpipe emissions & particulate pollution (tire wear), traffic congestion and winter blahs. Increase the amount of money in your pocket. 🚲🛴
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Traffic delay: Work on Jubilee Road that was scheduled for Monday, Feb. 9 will now take place on Thursday, Feb. 12. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ro...
February 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Traffic delay: Work on Jubilee Road that was scheduled for Monday, Feb. 9 will now take place on Thursday, Feb. 12. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/ro...
“Media Release
Halifax Water Concludes Independent Investigation – Allegations of Financial Irregularities Unfounded
View the full release at: www.halifaxwater.ca/news/halifax...
Halifax Water Concludes Independent Investigation – Allegations of Financial Irregularities Unfounded
View the full release at: www.halifaxwater.ca/news/halifax...
Halifax Water Concludes Independent Investigation – Allegations of Financial Irregularities | Halifax Water
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February 6, 2026 at 10:50 PM
“Media Release
Halifax Water Concludes Independent Investigation – Allegations of Financial Irregularities Unfounded
View the full release at: www.halifaxwater.ca/news/halifax...
Halifax Water Concludes Independent Investigation – Allegations of Financial Irregularities Unfounded
View the full release at: www.halifaxwater.ca/news/halifax...
Trail closure: 6067 Quinpool Public Access Trail, between Windsor Street and Quingate Place. This closure will take place Friday, Feb. 6 until 4 p.m. and from 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 9 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11 This is needed for a new protected trail. Detail: buff.ly/7s34D8q
February 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Montréal continues to set the benchmark for bicycle-friendly cities in North America. With decades of sustained investment and a long-term vision, the city has built a cycling network that feels intentional, continuous, and genuinely useful for daily travel.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Montréal continues to set the benchmark for bicycle-friendly cities in North America. With decades of sustained investment and a long-term vision, the city has built a cycling network that feels intentional, continuous, and genuinely useful for daily travel.
momentummag.com/the-5-most-b...
momentummag.com/the-5-most-b...
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The Halifax Regional Municipality has expanded eligibility and timelines to the municipality’s Secondary Units Incentive Program to support the creation of more small-scale housing options across the region. Learn more: buff.ly/EuDoZJM
February 3, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The Halifax Regional Municipality has expanded eligibility and timelines to the municipality’s Secondary Units Incentive Program to support the creation of more small-scale housing options across the region. Learn more: buff.ly/EuDoZJM
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Halifax city council is thinking about cancelling about a dozen bike lane builds this year to save the same amount of money as paving 625m of car lane costs.
As many cities get smarter at evidence-based city-building, positioning themselves for greater success in every way we can count, and many ways we can’t, some cities seem obsessed with self-sabotage. Case-in-point: city “leaders” arguing for the removal of safe bike infrastructure. #OwnGoal
February 3, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Halifax city council is thinking about cancelling about a dozen bike lane builds this year to save the same amount of money as paving 625m of car lane costs.
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The Halifax Regional Municipality is launching the Mill Cove Land Use Planning Project to help create a long-term vision for the Mill Cove area and Bedford Waterfront. Learn more and get involved: buff.ly/u7pO2GM
February 2, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The Halifax Regional Municipality is launching the Mill Cove Land Use Planning Project to help create a long-term vision for the Mill Cove area and Bedford Waterfront. Learn more and get involved: buff.ly/u7pO2GM
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CORRECTION: The overnight winter parking ban will continue to be enforced (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), from 1 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
We're advising residents that the overnight winter parking ban will continue to be enforced (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Details: buff.ly/dbPPkqN
February 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
CORRECTION: The overnight winter parking ban will continue to be enforced (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central), from 1 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
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For decades, more sustainable & responsible cities haven’t just been possible — they’ve been common sense, logical, & ridiculously obvious! And yet we’ve failed to act, for many reasons, including that we’ve let ourselves be lied to.
A better future thru better cities is STILL possible. #Leadership
A better future thru better cities is STILL possible. #Leadership
February 2, 2026 at 2:55 AM
For decades, more sustainable & responsible cities haven’t just been possible — they’ve been common sense, logical, & ridiculously obvious! And yet we’ve failed to act, for many reasons, including that we’ve let ourselves be lied to.
A better future thru better cities is STILL possible. #Leadership
A better future thru better cities is STILL possible. #Leadership
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Storm impacts on municipal services (Sunday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m.): www.halifax.ca/home/news/st...
February 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Storm impacts on municipal services (Sunday, Feb. 1, 9 p.m.): www.halifax.ca/home/news/st...
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An intense storm is bringing snow to the Carolinas coast. This storm passes just south of Sable Is overnight then south of NL Monday. Heavy snow & strong winds (outages?) over mostly the Ern half of NS tonight & early Monday. Halifax on the edge (pics); prepare for the worst but hope for the best.
February 1, 2026 at 11:39 AM
An intense storm is bringing snow to the Carolinas coast. This storm passes just south of Sable Is overnight then south of NL Monday. Heavy snow & strong winds (outages?) over mostly the Ern half of NS tonight & early Monday. Halifax on the edge (pics); prepare for the worst but hope for the best.
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Today along the waterfront in Halifax we saw a very full moon and a bunch of curious otters. I wasn’t quick enough to get the otter above water, but I still think this picture is pretty cool!
January 31, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Today along the waterfront in Halifax we saw a very full moon and a bunch of curious otters. I wasn’t quick enough to get the otter above water, but I still think this picture is pretty cool!
Council post is up today. I plan to get a newsletter out early next week if you’d like to subscribe through my website.
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27 January 2026 HRM Council Meeting: TNCs, $avings on AAA cycling network, Sno-Fest - Laura White, Councillor for District 7
Our second council meeting of 2026 was held on Tuesday, 27 January.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Council post is up today. I plan to get a newsletter out early next week if you’d like to subscribe through my website.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 4, we will be holding a Budget Committee meeting. The agenda is now available and public participation is welcome.
To speak in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Agenda: pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
To speak in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Agenda: pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
January 30, 2026 at 9:07 PM
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, we will be holding a Budget Committee meeting. The agenda is now available and public participation is welcome.
To speak in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Agenda: pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
To speak in-person or via Zoom, pre-register with the Clerk's Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Agenda: pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...
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The Halifax Regional Municipality is now accepting applications for the 2026/27 Grants to Professional Arts Organizations Program. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 PM
The Halifax Regional Municipality is now accepting applications for the 2026/27 Grants to Professional Arts Organizations Program. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...
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The Halifax Regional Municipality has begun the 2026/27 municipal budget process with the introduction of the 2026-2027 Capital Plan. Learn more: buff.ly/cigVn5F
January 28, 2026 at 3:21 PM
The Halifax Regional Municipality has begun the 2026/27 municipal budget process with the introduction of the 2026-2027 Capital Plan. Learn more: buff.ly/cigVn5F
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Chris Green at Atlantic News in Halifax posts PM Carney's Davos speech.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV7o...
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Why this American shop owner posted Carney's speech on his door
YouTube video by CBC News Nova Scotia
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January 28, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Chris Green at Atlantic News in Halifax posts PM Carney's Davos speech.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV7o...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV7o...