Halifax Councillors Caught Off Guard by Mayor’s Bike Lane Pushback - Halifax

Halifax councillors caught off guard by mayor’s bike lane pushback - Halifax

Regional councillors in Halifax say they were blindsided with the mayor's decision to bring a motion forward asking for a pause on all future bike lane construction.

Halifax councillors caught off guard by mayors bike lane pushback - Halifax #NovaScotia #CDNNews #CanadaNewsToday #NovaScotiaNews #NSNews

Regional councillors in Halifax say they were blindsided by the mayor’s decision to bring a motion forward asking for a pause on all future bike lane construction.  Mayor Andy Fillmore has indicated in a memo to council that he’s looking to put a pause on future bike lane development until a staff report on road congestion can be completed. The matter will be discussed at Tuesday’s meeting. Coun. Sam Austin says the news came as a surprise. “I m…

Suspension of Cycling Infrastructure: Brunswick St Illustrates What’s at Stake - Halifax Cycling Coalition

Councillors, please vote against Mayor Fillmore’s motion and maintain momentum on many worthwhile projects. There is no emergency which would justify suspension of normal procedure. The post Suspension of Cycling Infrastructure: Brunswick St Illustrates What’s at Stake appeared first on Halifax Cycling Coalition.

Cyclists organize rally as Halifax councillors come out against Fillmore's bike lane motion - Halifax Examiner

Event to start at 8am Tuesday in Grand Parade.

Bike lane pause part of Fillmore's plan to remind everyone he's mayor by pissing everyone off - The Empty Press

HALIFAX – Haligonian mayor Andy Fillmore explained that his recent controversial proposal to pause the construction of bike lanes is part of his larger initiative to remind residents of his presence by pissing off every last one of them. “When I was running for mayor, my message to voters was strong and clear: You know […]