Halifax city councillors are set to debate a proposal for two-way bike lanes along Morris Street, which would make the street one-way for vehicles. The Halifax Cycling Coalition supports the plan, citing easier cycling grades, while Mayor Andy Fillmore and District 7 Coun. Laura White have raised concerns about cost, congestion, and the one-way conversion. The debate will take place at Tuesday's regional council meeting.
Halifax councillors set to debate proposed 2-way bike lanes along Morris Street
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Halifax city councillors are set to debate a proposal for two-way bike lanes along Morris Street, which would make the street one-way for vehicles. The Halifax Cycling Coalition supports the plan, citing easier cycling grades, while Mayor Andy Fillmore and District 7 Coun. Laura White have raised concerns about cost, congestion, and the one-way conversion. The debate will take place at Tuesday's regional council meeting.
- 1 June 10: Mayor Andy Fillmore comments on the plan and asks for a staff report.
- 2 Last month (June 2025): Council meeting where Mayor Fillmore requested a staff report.
- 3 Tuesday (July 8, 2025, or soon after): Regional council meeting to debate the proposal.
- Potential conversion of Morris Street to a one-way street for vehicles
- Connection of the AAA bikeway network
- Potential traffic impacts and costs
What: Halifax city councillors will debate proposed two-way bike lanes along Morris Street, which would convert the street to one-way for vehicles.
When: Tuesday's regional council meeting (soon after July 8, 2025); last month (June 2025); June 10 (for Fillmore's comment).
Where: Halifax City Hall, Morris Street, South Park Street, Hollis Street, Lower Water streets, Cogswell, Halifax.
Why: To connect the AAA bikeway network; concerns exist regarding traffic impact, cost, and the utility of splitting bike lanes.
How: Through a regional council meeting debate, based on a proposal and staff reports, including a traffic simulation study.