Halifax Regional Council unanimously voted against a motion to discuss alternate routes for the Morris Street East Connection, a proposed bicycle network. The approved plan will convert Morris Street into a one-way street for vehicles and implement east-west cycling lanes in the south end of Halifax, connecting Morris Street, University Avenue, South Street, Cartaret Street, and Oakland Road. This design, planned since 2017 and previously approved in October, was supported by Coun. Laura White as the best option, despite Mayor Andy Fillmore's motion to pause construction due to traffic concerns. The bike lanes will be implemented tactically to save money and allow for quicker installation, with an evaluation report due in two years.
Halifax’s Morris Street to become one-way in favour of new bike lanes
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Halifax Regional Council unanimously voted against a motion to discuss alternate routes for the Morris Street East Connection, a proposed bicycle network. The approved plan will convert Morris Street into a one-way street for vehicles and implement east-west cycling lanes in the south end of Halifax, connecting Morris Street, University Avenue, South Street, Cartaret Street, and Oakland Road. This design, planned since 2017 and previously approved in October, was supported by Coun. Laura White as the best option, despite Mayor Andy Fillmore's motion to pause construction due to traffic concerns. The bike lanes will be implemented tactically to save money and allow for quicker installation, with an evaluation report due in two years.
Trending- 1 2017: Morris Street bike lane planned
- 2 October (2024): Design previously approved by council
- 3 Last month (June 2025): Mayor Andy Fillmore put forth a motion to pause construction
- 4 Tuesday evening (July 8, 2025): Halifax Regional Council voted down motion for alternate routes and approved current plan
- 5 In two years (2027): Staff to provide evaluation report on Peninsula South Complete Streets project
- Morris Street will become one-way for vehicles
- New bike lanes will be installed
- Potential for improved cycling infrastructure
- Evaluation report on the overall Peninsula South Complete Streets project due in two years
What: Halifax Regional Council approved the Morris Street East Connection bicycle network, which includes making Morris Street a one-way street for vehicles and implementing tactical bike lanes.
When: Tuesday evening (July 8, 2025); previously approved in October (2024); planned since 2017; evaluation report in two years (2027).
Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, specifically Morris Street, University Avenue, South Street, Cartaret Street, and Oakland Road in the south end.
Why: To create an 'All Ages and Abilities' (AAA) bicycle network, fulfill a commitment made in 2017, and improve long-term sustainability and finances for residents.
How: By a unanimous council vote against a motion for alternate routes, approving the current plan, and implementing tactical bike lanes protected by concrete slabs.