Granville Street of Halifax. If only it were extended further down the road.

Halifax: Tram-Train Choo Choo

Once again, there is one simple solution completely under the city of Toronto's control that would resolve this immediately.

The biggest urban vs rural division of the century is Brexit. Let's do a reverse Brexit but in Halifax against rural Nova Scotia. That way, the rest of the province would realize how much Halifax subsidizes the rest.

Even Korea's first modern tram line has enclosed stations with HEATED benches. I don't understand why Metrolinx couldn't do this when our winters are more brutal. www.youtube.com/shorts/rVW8n...

Me thinks Halifax should scrap the new ferries before the everlasting staffing issues infect the new ferry routes. Stablize what we've got first, and then move onto politically fancy stuff. And eventually getting back to bringing a commuter rail, or even Tram-Train.

They all have construction companies that have built up so much experience over the last half a century. The problem with Canada is that those kinds of companies don't exist as transit construction projects were far and few.

It’s alarming that pedestrianization projects—among the most powerful catalysts of public joy practices & expressions—are being viewed so heavily through a policing lens. This approach reveals significant gaps in the City’s thinking & vision as it strives to expand pedestrianization initiatives.

Toronto's TTC used to be partly covered by the province a few decades ago, to be slashed by ON PC government and seeing quite the pricey fare. I highly doubt NS PC would pay for Halifax Transit's needs, and perhaps fare increase is the way to go for now while docking the new ferries & terminals.

This makes sense, but the ballooning cost may require chopping off one or the other. Most importantly, an unexpected YIMBY from smaller towns may try to derail the detour.

My arch-nemesis. Dockless scooters are bad. But also having no docks to dock is a negligent act by the scooter rental company.

This station is converted into a city history museum and rail themed park. The corridor is abandoned. Located in a suburb of a major port city. Comparable to Dartmouth in terms of population number. But much more dense to preserve precious farmlands. This is a great example of fine land use.

Imagine having a bus transfer station in a major highway rest stop. Trans Canada Hwy should have rest stops with intercity bus station.

Night 2 of the Church Street pedestrianization and it’s still going strong! Putting on my @jaypitter.bsky.social hat on and documenting lots of examples of public joy! Here’s a thread of my observations so far: (1/5)

I rode my longest bike ride in Korea where I rode on a fully separated trail, and there's a few ways to get back home without riding (buses and trains). There's no fear of getting too bonked to ride back, and in case nature calls, there are places to do my business.

Me thinks Niagara Falls is a great location for an urban monorail. The corridor is there, and the local buses get stuck in tourist traffic.

I want this kebab truck on our permanent pedestrian zone (if it would ever exist)

The Canadian mind cannot comprehend this. Oh there's also a subway line running right below.

It's insane how distracted driving has become so common yet there's 0 enforcement. Almost at every intersection, there's at least one driver looking at their fucking phone. We should really bring on traffic enforcement cameras.

It’s surreal seeing it come full circle. The people stuck in the crowded Church Street sidewalk are now free to roam the streets! (At least during the 2 month pedestrianization pilot) Streets are for the people!

It's not just a win for Toronto, but also a huge win for the chronically online to policy influencer pipeline.

Amazing wayfinding at Basel SBB station. Just a giant live video of all the trams and buses outside. So easy. Have never seen this before.

Low key want this somewhere in Point Pleasant Park. Actually want that one in Quebec though.

Your average pedestrian zone enjoyer.

Congratulations to all those who advocated for this. @chanface.bsky.social @chrismoise.ca @jaketobin.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGgk...

Canadian mind cannot comprehend this.

Me as the supreme leader of Halifax: We're going to revive the buried streams where feasible, though they may be rerouted through a pedestrian zone.

Boring numbers can be an eye-opener for many angry people out in the country, should they accept the truth.

Idk, threaten the province with that stat so that we get the BRT funding from the province? Just a thought.

Halifax can't even reach a public transit mode share goal of 22%. Yet people love to whine about the traffic.

Explaining urbanism to Canadians

Your average pedestrian zone enjoyer

Granville pedestrianization for World Cup seems so far to be hugely popular and successful. You could say it’s a test run toward the future. Our recently adopted Granville Street Plan lays out a fully pedestrian vision.

IAM RoadSmart about using systems like Apple CarPlay: reaction times increase up to 36 % when using voice control (touchscreens 57 %). Under the influence of a small amount of alcohol by 12 % and by 21 % after consuming cannabis. www.iamroadsmart.com/infotainment/

Oh wow fuck this. Public transit shouldn't stop running to accommodate rich people event.

Meanwhile in Halifax, we still don't have buses to popular beaches and a major provincial landmark - Peggy's Cove.

Korea also has several construction companies that have racked up transit building experience over decades. Meanwhile in Canada...

A path between an apartment complex and an elementary school, but also a popular hangout for local cats!

Raise your hand if half of your income goes straight to rent

The better way.

Idk maybe pay the staff well? Have you tried that?

Great to see the new protective barrier on the Millwood Rd/Leaside bridge. Good for pedestrians, good for cyclists, good for Toronto. @cyclingpedestrian.cityof.toronto.ca #biketo

Label me radical, but I don’t think destroying the night sky and burning an enormous amount aluminum and other materials in the atmosphere should make anyone a trillionaire.

Coming soonish to my Halifax

Hey, a way to reduce the ever ballooning police budget lol.

Golf courses make the surrounding area hotter, trees cool down and golf courses take them away.

We know the number of dollars council is willing to spend on bike infrastructure is limited. Just spend it on useful stuff like protected lanes & basic bike racks. Not consultants and including art. Have arts funding for art, and don’t make us lock our bikes to it.

Unfortunately it's not our choice whether to help them out or not since we're on the same continent. We should fill the gap in wildfire fighting.

$198M / 3,500 parking spots = $56,571 per spot. But no money for affordable housing, healthcare, education, OSAP, and ODSP. Got it.

Ban cars and save lives All lives matter