How Should Dartmouth's Alderney Drive Corridor Improve for Walking, Cycling and Transit?
Official title: Alderney Drive Functional Plan - Phase One (Active Transportation & Transit)
Halifax wants input on making it safer and easier to walk, bike, and take transit between the MacDonald Bridge and Woodside Ferry Terminal. The plan focuses on Wyse Road, Windmill Road, and Alderney Drive in downtown Dartmouth. This is phase one—streetscaping and Bus Rapid Transit come later.
Why This Matters
Walk, bike, or bus through downtown Dartmouth? This plan could make your commute safer and faster. Parents with strollers, seniors, and cyclists would all benefit from better-connected routes. If you use the MacDonald Bridge or Woodside Ferry, this affects how you get there.
What Could Change
New protected bike lanes and wider sidewalks could be built along Alderney Drive and Wyse Road. Transit could get priority lanes to speed up buses. The design will connect the Dartmouth Harbourfront Trail to the MacDonald Bridge path.
Key Issues
- What is the best route for a protected cycling and walking path?
- How should transit be prioritized along this corridor?
- How can the design improve safety for all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers?
How to Participate
- The online survey for this consultation is now closed. Phase two engagement is expected in two to three years.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2024 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Public Open House - Dartmouth Zatzman Sportsplex | Dartmouth Zatzman Sportsplex | |
| July 22, 2024 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Public Open House - Dartmouth Zatzman Sportsplex | Dartmouth Zatzman Sportsplex | |
| July 25, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Pop-up at Alderney Landing | Alderney Landing |