Safe Kjipuktuk
@safehrm.bsky.social
Posts by Martyn on Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. New: AVID Motorist perspectives™
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The year is 2035. Council has voted to delay the bike network yet again. Finishing it will now cost $500 million.
Road costs and taxes are higher than they’ve ever been. Traffic is gridlocked everywhere. Young people leave the city to find opportunity elsewhere. Council can’t figure out why.
Road costs and taxes are higher than they’ve ever been. Traffic is gridlocked everywhere. Young people leave the city to find opportunity elsewhere. Council can’t figure out why.
February 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
The year is 2035. Council has voted to delay the bike network yet again. Finishing it will now cost $500 million.
Road costs and taxes are higher than they’ve ever been. Traffic is gridlocked everywhere. Young people leave the city to find opportunity elsewhere. Council can’t figure out why.
Road costs and taxes are higher than they’ve ever been. Traffic is gridlocked everywhere. Young people leave the city to find opportunity elsewhere. Council can’t figure out why.
100 crashes involving cyclists last year, more than double the number in 2020 and over one third more than 2023.
22% of all injury + fatal crashes in HRM happen to vulnerable road users.
Delay has costs
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
22% of all injury + fatal crashes in HRM happen to vulnerable road users.
Delay has costs
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
There was more debate on active transportation at #Halifax's budget committee on Friday. The committee voted in favour of Trish Purdy's motion requesting a briefing note to look at if any bike lane projects for 2026-2027 can be delayed.
Here's the story.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
Here's the story.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
Trish Purdy wants details on delaying some of next year's Halifax bike lane projects - Halifax Examiner
On Friday, budget committee voted in favour of councillor's request for a briefing note.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 2, 2026 at 11:51 PM
100 crashes involving cyclists last year, more than double the number in 2020 and over one third more than 2023.
22% of all injury + fatal crashes in HRM happen to vulnerable road users.
Delay has costs
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
22% of all injury + fatal crashes in HRM happen to vulnerable road users.
Delay has costs
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Electronic signs to be launched along sidewalks advising of sidewalk snow clearance, and in bus stops showing minutes until next buses arrive.
jk ofc
jk ofc
February 2, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Electronic signs to be launched along sidewalks advising of sidewalk snow clearance, and in bus stops showing minutes until next buses arrive.
jk ofc
jk ofc
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Writing to @hfxgov.bsky.social councillors feels like a full-time job these days. My email on the wrong-headed proposed cuts when there's a blindingly obvious & evidence-based solution to address budget pressures. Feel free to adapt #Halisky & #BikeHFX folks docs.google.com/document/d/1...
February 2, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Writing to @hfxgov.bsky.social councillors feels like a full-time job these days. My email on the wrong-headed proposed cuts when there's a blindingly obvious & evidence-based solution to address budget pressures. Feel free to adapt #Halisky & #BikeHFX folks docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Tragic fatal incident, not accident, in Truro. Plows can move very quickly and can be unpredictable for pedestrians in locations like parking lots. Safer standards are needed.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Woman dies after being struck by snowplow in parking lot | CBC News
A private contractor was plowing snow in Truro, N.S., on Monday morning when the pedestrian was hit.
www.cbc.ca
February 2, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Tragic fatal incident, not accident, in Truro. Plows can move very quickly and can be unpredictable for pedestrians in locations like parking lots. Safer standards are needed.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The city's delays in plowing sidewalks (while staying on top of road clearing) is annoying; private contractors blocking sidewalks is adding insult to injury. #halifax
February 2, 2026 at 5:33 PM
The city's delays in plowing sidewalks (while staying on top of road clearing) is annoying; private contractors blocking sidewalks is adding insult to injury. #halifax
Schools are closed with consideration to all journeys. Drivers may be comfortable and safe, children who must get to the bus stop, walk, wheel or bike not.
February 2, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Schools are closed with consideration to all journeys. Drivers may be comfortable and safe, children who must get to the bus stop, walk, wheel or bike not.
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New paper is out on newstands tomorrow (or at www.grandparade.news if you're snowed in).
On the front @antonihfx.bsky.social and Giancarlos Cininni team up to write about Halifax's budget's public hearing.
on the back @landofsticks.bsky.social covers bike lanes and HRM's debt crisis.
On the front @antonihfx.bsky.social and Giancarlos Cininni team up to write about Halifax's budget's public hearing.
on the back @landofsticks.bsky.social covers bike lanes and HRM's debt crisis.
February 1, 2026 at 9:26 PM
New paper is out on newstands tomorrow (or at www.grandparade.news if you're snowed in).
On the front @antonihfx.bsky.social and Giancarlos Cininni team up to write about Halifax's budget's public hearing.
on the back @landofsticks.bsky.social covers bike lanes and HRM's debt crisis.
On the front @antonihfx.bsky.social and Giancarlos Cininni team up to write about Halifax's budget's public hearing.
on the back @landofsticks.bsky.social covers bike lanes and HRM's debt crisis.
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Brewing change: Atlantic Canadian cafés bring people together and create opportunities. Recent Saltscapes feature by Andrea Perchotte. (No paywall)
Brewing change - Saltscapes Magazine
Atlantic Canadian cafés bring people together and create opportunities
www.saltscapes.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Brewing change: Atlantic Canadian cafés bring people together and create opportunities. Recent Saltscapes feature by Andrea Perchotte. (No paywall)
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Sunday is shaping up to be a great time - come out for a quick ride around the peninsula, followed by hot drinks and a hang at the Oval!
January 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Sunday is shaping up to be a great time - come out for a quick ride around the peninsula, followed by hot drinks and a hang at the Oval!
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Took a gander at the bus stops along SGR.
Some clear as can be, rest a right ole mess.
The inconsistency is annoying and dangerous.
Maybe hire some students, $25 bucks a stop,
a coffee and sandwich and a ball cap that says
"We do it because they can't"
Halifax. Oh hometown.
Some clear as can be, rest a right ole mess.
The inconsistency is annoying and dangerous.
Maybe hire some students, $25 bucks a stop,
a coffee and sandwich and a ball cap that says
"We do it because they can't"
Halifax. Oh hometown.
January 31, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Took a gander at the bus stops along SGR.
Some clear as can be, rest a right ole mess.
The inconsistency is annoying and dangerous.
Maybe hire some students, $25 bucks a stop,
a coffee and sandwich and a ball cap that says
"We do it because they can't"
Halifax. Oh hometown.
Some clear as can be, rest a right ole mess.
The inconsistency is annoying and dangerous.
Maybe hire some students, $25 bucks a stop,
a coffee and sandwich and a ball cap that says
"We do it because they can't"
Halifax. Oh hometown.
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If these are things you care about and you don’t want to see them cut you can let council know before the budget meeting next week by emailing
[email protected]
[email protected]
Recommended to save teeny tiny amounts of money:
-Reduce Transit Stop Snow Standards to 48 hours
-Eliminate the large item pickup on trash day
-Eliminate all sidewalk & accessibility ramp clearing outside the core
-Reduce Transit Stop Snow Standards to 48 hours
-Eliminate the large item pickup on trash day
-Eliminate all sidewalk & accessibility ramp clearing outside the core
January 31, 2026 at 11:55 AM
If these are things you care about and you don’t want to see them cut you can let council know before the budget meeting next week by emailing
[email protected]
[email protected]
We don't have good road safety messaging, but we can borrow others: "These are not statistics. These are people - your sister, mother, brother, aunts, colleagues, uncles - all walking to work, cycling to school, crossing the street"
www.reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC...
www.reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC...
From the VictoriaBC community on Reddit: Statement from VicPD on the recent spike in drivers hitting pedestrians and cyclists
Explore this post and more from the VictoriaBC community
www.reddit.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:41 AM
We don't have good road safety messaging, but we can borrow others: "These are not statistics. These are people - your sister, mother, brother, aunts, colleagues, uncles - all walking to work, cycling to school, crossing the street"
www.reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC...
www.reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC...
Escape to Alcatraz brings challenges to Floyd
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Stay or go: What's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz?
The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.
www.bbc.com
January 31, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Escape to Alcatraz brings challenges to Floyd
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Happy Mi'kmaw New Year!
Tonight, Mi'kmaw people historically fed Apuknajit (The Winter Spirit). It is the start of the Apuknajit New Year and typically the prayers would be to thank Apuknajit for keeping you alive, warm, fed, and healthy up to this time (mid-winter). 1/3
Tonight, Mi'kmaw people historically fed Apuknajit (The Winter Spirit). It is the start of the Apuknajit New Year and typically the prayers would be to thank Apuknajit for keeping you alive, warm, fed, and healthy up to this time (mid-winter). 1/3
January 31, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Happy Mi'kmaw New Year!
Tonight, Mi'kmaw people historically fed Apuknajit (The Winter Spirit). It is the start of the Apuknajit New Year and typically the prayers would be to thank Apuknajit for keeping you alive, warm, fed, and healthy up to this time (mid-winter). 1/3
Tonight, Mi'kmaw people historically fed Apuknajit (The Winter Spirit). It is the start of the Apuknajit New Year and typically the prayers would be to thank Apuknajit for keeping you alive, warm, fed, and healthy up to this time (mid-winter). 1/3
The Province are promoting winter cycling as a tourism attraction. Rural areas are incredible places to bike right now.
But speeding and extreme levels of fast food trash discarded by motorists really do spoil the experience
But speeding and extreme levels of fast food trash discarded by motorists really do spoil the experience
January 31, 2026 at 2:41 AM
The Province are promoting winter cycling as a tourism attraction. Rural areas are incredible places to bike right now.
But speeding and extreme levels of fast food trash discarded by motorists really do spoil the experience
But speeding and extreme levels of fast food trash discarded by motorists really do spoil the experience
This is a great year to weigh in on our budget. Highlight the cuts that could happen, that aren't being mentioned
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 31, 2026 at 2:17 AM
This is a great year to weigh in on our budget. Highlight the cuts that could happen, that aren't being mentioned
Very close call which could easily have resulted in two fatalities.
HRM should provide a full statement and apology specific to this incident.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
HRM should provide a full statement and apology specific to this incident.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Dad speaks out after he and son, 4, almost got hit by bus
Tom Himmelman was able to get dashcam footage of the incident, which shows a Halifax Transit bus failing to yield in an illuminated crosswalk. He says he's concerned about driver training, enforcement...
www.cbc.ca
January 30, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Very close call which could easily have resulted in two fatalities.
HRM should provide a full statement and apology specific to this incident.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
HRM should provide a full statement and apology specific to this incident.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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"Coun. Shawn Cleary said research is clear that people have to feel comfortable cycling to actually hop on a bike, & ridership will not go up with unprotected painted lanes..." Yep, that's #PedalPoll research via @velocanadabikes.bsky.social #BikeHFX www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... 1/2
Halifax to redesign two upcoming cycling projects, saving $2M | CBC News
Halifax will explore cheaper designs for two upcoming cycling projects, as regional councillors weigh the need to finish an overdue bicycle network against tight budget pressures.
www.cbc.ca
January 29, 2026 at 9:27 PM
"Coun. Shawn Cleary said research is clear that people have to feel comfortable cycling to actually hop on a bike, & ridership will not go up with unprotected painted lanes..." Yep, that's #PedalPoll research via @velocanadabikes.bsky.social #BikeHFX www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... 1/2
"we’re looking at 25 over. We’re going after the aggressive drivers.”
This is why automated enforcement is so essential.
This is why automated enforcement is so essential.
RCMP target 107's '25 over' drivers after recent complaints
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
RCMP target Highway 107's aggressive, '25 over' Nova Scotia drivers after recent complaints
Speeding, passing in no passing areas and tailgating are a problem on Highway 107, so RCMP officers are doing concentrated enforcement.
www.saltwire.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:17 PM
"we’re looking at 25 over. We’re going after the aggressive drivers.”
This is why automated enforcement is so essential.
This is why automated enforcement is so essential.
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More snow on the way for Nova Scotia this weekend
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· By Mark Hodgins ·
halifax.citynews.ca/2026/01/29/w...
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· By Mark Hodgins ·
halifax.citynews.ca/2026/01/29/w...
Up to 30cm of snow possible in parts of Nova Scotia
It looks like winter weather is set to impact Nova Scotia for a third straight weekend. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement on Thursday afternoon, warning of a system expected to imp...
halifax.citynews.ca
January 29, 2026 at 10:28 PM
More snow on the way for Nova Scotia this weekend
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· By Mark Hodgins ·
halifax.citynews.ca/2026/01/29/w...
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· By Mark Hodgins ·
halifax.citynews.ca/2026/01/29/w...
Drivers are mad today because a crossing guard stopped traffic at an intersection to help an e bike rider with kids.
January 29, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Drivers are mad today because a crossing guard stopped traffic at an intersection to help an e bike rider with kids.
"The community group has a plan to build 430 units of “deeply affordable” and mixed-income housing, retail spaces for Black-owned businesses and performance community areas"
“Council must look at the ledger of history. This is not just a request for land, it’s a proposal to settle a debt — a debt measured in dollars, lives and community erasure.”
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Land trust founder pushes Halifax for piece of Cogswell 'to settle a debt' to displaced African Nova Scotians
Halifax residents speak out on workers’ wages, unaffordability of tax bill increase at the first public hearing on the budget
www.saltwire.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
"The community group has a plan to build 430 units of “deeply affordable” and mixed-income housing, retail spaces for Black-owned businesses and performance community areas"
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January 28, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Also please consider subscribing to www.grandparade.news so I can keep coming to these meetings and reporting on them