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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 27/09/2026

Little #BikeHfx trip down to the library to pick up a hold is such a nice way to get out for some activity after a lazy and rainy morning

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 21/09/2026

Cars, on the Halifax peninsula: Top speed 120-300(!) km/h, frequently stopped Me, on my bike: Top speed ~30 km/h, frequently going 20

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 20/09/2026

A neat just-released NFB short film, good for a post-block party watch Contrasting a city driven by cars, productivity and individualism with one centred on connection, accessibility and shared public life

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RE/ROUTE

Real-world cityscapes transform into dreamlike landscapes in this inventive, animated documentary exploring the politics of urban design. Contrasting a city driven by cars, productivity and individual...

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Jillian @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The weather tomorrow looks good, I bought a lot of food, there will be #KidicalMassHfx vibes, and very cool people to chat with! Join us!

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 17/09/2026

Probably all cleared up by now, but: a dog did their business right in the middle of the Salter crosswalk across Hollis, stalling vehicle traffic. A powerful statement. I was able to roll on by in the unaffected #BikeHfx portion.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 15/09/2026

We have acquired unspeakable powers. Come join us in putting them to good use Sunday! hfx.bike/party

A cargo bike in the foreground has an orange and black street closed signs on it back. Behind it, a woman stands next to a cargo trike with supports for the signs in its bucket. The picture was taken at a Halifax works yard, and there is a salt dome in the background.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 14/09/2026

@seebo429.bsky.social when I was getting set up to film the ride at the diverter an older couple came through and were talking about a bag that had been there but was gone. They said it had "sometimes I get carried away" written on it, and that it must have been! Sounded like something you would do.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 13/09/2026

Today’s #KidicalMassHfx ride making the turn from Harvard to Allan!

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 09/09/2026

New dashboard for Halifax's Bird bike/scooter share activity:

halifax-bird-activity.exe.xyz

Halifax Bird activity

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 07/09/2026

It’s not on the @hfxrec.bsky.social pool website but the Commons pool has an expanded open swim schedule today

A whiteboard showing the open swim schedule

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 06/09/2026

We're having a party! On Sep 20 (rain date 27th) we're throwing a Vincent Street block party, between Devonshire and Young. #KidicalMassHfx + #BikeHfx folks might know this as a starting place for the waterfront ride. Everyone welcome! If you are inclined we could use volunteers, like for BBQ

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Neighbourhood Block Party

Neighbourhood Block Party on Vincent Street between Devonshire Ave and Young St, Sunday, September 20 from 12pm to 3pm.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 03/09/2026

Haven’t listened yet but Tuesday’s Maritime Noon had a phone-in about e-bikes. Hopefully not terrible. #BikeHfx

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 01/09/2026

My espresso machine is broken so I’ve been doing my #BikeHfx peninsula loop a bit earlier to get my morning coffee somewhere. Set out even earlier today hoping I’d see even more cycling activity. I was not disappointed!

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 31/08/2026

Newly declassified report from most recent Council meeting for terminating the “2023 Grant in Lieu of Taxes/Dividend Agreement between Halifax Regional Municipality and Halifax Water”

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 31/08/2026

For some reason there are newly-planted trees on Bayers Rd just east of the rail bridge. What. (there should be an extension of the MUP there to either a MUP to replace the bridge sidewalk or a new AT bridge)

The view from the sidewalk on Bayers Rd / Bi-Hi heading east. The sidewalk curves around. Just ahead to the right of it there are two new trees.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 29/08/2026

Nice to see this going in to make it easier for folks walking and rolling to get into the Almon Shoppers parking lot. The whole Richmond Yards area needs more pedestrian friendly changes, such as a mid block crossing for Shoppers.

A new concrete sidewalk ramp and such going in from the Almon and Robie intersection to the Shoppers parking lot

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 23/08/2026

Halifax paid parking Saturday, week 6! Average % spaces occupied in zones B/C/H during paid hours: Aug 1: 46 / 67 / 37 Aug 8: 42 / 63 / 35 Aug 15: 41 / 52 / 50 Aug 22: 36 / 57 / 33 Aug 22 was -12%, +9%, -34% vs prev Sat, and 79%, 89%, 90% of preceding Mon-Fri.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 23/08/2026

Something else coming to Halifax Council next week: DM Cuttell asking for an update on the "Washrooms & Drinking Fountains Strategy approved by Regional Council in September 2020," projects completed/etc.

pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 21/08/2026

Part of what’s coming to Halifax Council next week (as an info report) is an overview of the impacts of the CAP, which was requested in Dec:

pub-halifax.escribemeetings.com

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 18/08/2026

Made a page for the Halifax Commons pool schedule and info! It's surprisingly hard to figure out the schedule for today or another day from the HRM page. And holiday schedules are confusing every year for some reason (I 311'd about that). Feedback?

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Halifax Commons Pool Schedule

A mobile-friendly view of today's Halifax Commons Pool schedule.

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Observing The City @observingthecity.ca · 18/08/2026

I want to see your own videos of intersections during your commute! Take a video and place the intersection line, then get a live multi-modal intersection count. It can count bikes vs vehicles, as well as pedestrian vs vehicles. www.observingthecity.ca/video-counter

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Video Traffic Counter

Count vehicles, bikes and pedestrians crossing a line in your own video. Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded or stored.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 16/08/2026

Halifax paid parking Saturday, week 5! Average % spaces occupied in zones B/C/H during paid hours: Jul 25: 39 / 59 / 49 Aug 1: 46 / 67 / 37 Aug 8: 42 / 63 / 35 Aug 15: 41 / 52 / 50 Aug 15 was -2%, -16%, +42% vs prev Sat, and 88%, 82%, 125% of preceding Mon-Fri.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 16/08/2026

Another joyful #KidicalMassHfx on a beautiful morning!

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 16/08/2026

Fitting that the ninth anniversary of the first time Mike Savage said "come hell or high water, we are going to be a bike-friendly community" falls on this month's #KidicalMassHfx ride. Some progress has been made but it has been and remains glacial.

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$7.3M upgrade to Macdonald Bridge bike ramp approved by Halifax council | CBC News

Some councillors questioned the $7.3-million cost, but Halifax regional council has approved a proposal to build new access ramps for cyclists using the Macdonald Bridge.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 16/08/2026

Lovely summer evening ride to the Bravo Festival's Bird Watch circus show at the Bella Rose Arts Centre attached to Halifax West HS. Conditions varied along the way!

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 15/08/2026

Scary stuff in Halifax Monday morning. We were caught up in the vehicle traffic impacts as we had set out just before 10 in a carshare to, ironically, pick up bikes for our trip to Keji. Glad everyone ended up okay.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 09/08/2026

Halifax paid parking Saturday, week 4! Average % spaces occupied in zones B/C/H during paid hours: Jul 18: 33 / 41 / 36 Jul 25: 39 / 59 / 49 Aug 1: 46 / 67 / 37 Aug 8: 42 / 63 / 35 Aug 8 was -9%, -7%, -4% vs prev Saturday, and 90%, 97%, 90% of preceding Tue-Fri (excluding Mon holiday).

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 08/08/2026

Big thanks to the VG blood collection folks for taking pity on me after I showed up there today when my appt was actually for Bayers Rd. This was my third attempt after needing to cancel for various reasons so it would have been a funny way to need a fourth!

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 08/08/2026

On the Halifax Audit and Finance Standing Committee agenda for Wed, from CDG: > ... develop an Action Plan regarding the Office of the Mayor Expenses Audit that addresses internal corrective measures and other steps taken ... and report back ... within two months

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August 12, 2026 Audit and Finance Standing Committee

Information and documentation for the August 12, 2026 Audit and Finance Standing Committee meeting

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 06/08/2026

Avoid the Macdonald bridge (if driving) I guess? Took me the same 11 minutes to get from Wyse and Boland to home as it always does. 🚲

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 06/08/2026

Hauling stuff is fun! We thrifted a table (in the bucket) and chairs (on the back of my bike) for the deck. A delightful hot summer evening #BikeHfx outing.

An ussie of us with me in the foreground. A table is in the bucket of the cargo trike behind me.

The view from the cargo trike. Table legs are sticking out. I’m riding ahead with chairs on the back of my bike.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 03/08/2026

Not getting all the "items due back" notifications from Halifax Public Libraries I should be. Check your items! I've had a book for a while but hadn't gotten a notification so thought it must be fine. It's 11 days overdue 😬

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 02/08/2026

Halifax paid parking Saturday, week 3! Average occupied spaces in zones B/C/H during paid hours: Jul 18: 204 / 67 / 92 Jul 25: 241 / 95 / 126 Aug 1: 285 / 108 / 94 Aug 1 was +18%, +13%, -25% vs prev Saturday, and 99%, 98%, 88% of preceding Mon-Fri.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 02/08/2026

Love seeing people take back space from cars. More pls.

The Halifax Macdonald bridge full of people on the Dartmouth side. Taken from the bikeway looking towards Dartmouth. A woman is riding a trike ahead.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 01/08/2026

Nice that knotweed and such were trimmed along the older part of the Barrington greenway, keeping it from going beyond the fence and into the path. But some tree branches that required ducking were missed. Fixed! Also did some trimming touchups on the #BikeHfx Devonshire lanes, especially NB

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 28/07/2026

Attn #BikeHfx: Seymour between Univeristy and Coburg is closed today and was yesterday too. @hfxgov.bsky.social has not mentioned this anywhere best I can tell.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 26/07/2026

Halifax paid parking Saturday, week 2! Average occupied spaces in zones B/C/H during paid hours: Jul 18: 204 / 67 / 92 Jul 25: 241 / 95 / 126 Jul 25 was +18%, +43%, +36% vs prev Saturday, and 89%, 99%, 123% of preceding Mon-Fri.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 20/07/2026

Me when Monday rolls around

A utility poll in Halifax with a band around it that says “worker on line”

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 19/07/2026

Halifax's first paid parking Saturday was yesterday and my scraped availability map data shows it. Zone B's average usage for Saturday was 57% of last Mon-Fri, C was 56%, and H was 81%. Will be interesting to see how that evolves!

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 19/07/2026

@kwilsonhfx.bsky.social in your bike lane/etc costing stuff have you come across anything that indicates spending a bit more for upfront better cycling infra saves on recap cost over the long term? Thinking about less asphalt to repave and such.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 22/06/2026

Ohhh when Fillmore said Halifax was a “defence city” he meant it’s where he would be a defendant, that makes sense

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 14/07/2026

A pretty funny inside baseball HRM Council clip. Consider who Councillor Austin might be looking at with Deputy Mayor Cuttell acting as chair of the meeting.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 09/07/2026

This would be so much better than “Canada’s Defence City,” for everyone

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Jillian @bikehfxlobby.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Halifax isn’t really a kid-friendly city. But what if it were? What if we invested in what matters? Join us at #KidicalMassHfx on Sunday, July 12 at 9:30am to see what a kid-friendlier city could look like! hfx.bike/kidical-mass...

Downtown Halifax during a Kidical Mass ride, with a group of kids and grownups on bikes, as seen from behind. Above one of the large buildings is text reading “Canada’s kid-friendly city”

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 08/07/2026

Glorious #BikeHfx ride to Birdies for their weekly special (Gochujang!!!). Made it from the North End to there and back in under an hour during “rush hour.”

The Halifax waterfront seen from the Dartmouth Harbourfront trail. Blue shy with some clouds and lots of green closer. Two ferries are in the harbour.

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Dan Peterson @danp.net · 04/07/2026

I am just realizing there’s no Hydrostone stage for Halifax Jazz Festival this year. Bummer, always seemed like a big draw. Can’t help but wonder if it’s a victim of provincial/city budget cuts.

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