Should Halifax Extend the Urban Greenway or Build a Local Street Bikeway?
Official title: Halifax Urban Greenway & Active Transportation to Point Pleasant Park
Halifax wants to connect the Urban Greenway to Point Pleasant Park, but there's a catch: the original plan costs too much. Now they're considering a cheaper alternative—a Local Street Bikeway along Roxton Road and Robie Street instead of extending the off-road greenway through Saint Mary's University. They want your input on which route works better.
Why This Matters
Walk, bike, or roll through Halifax's south end? This project affects your daily commute. Students at Saint Mary's would get better connections to the park and downtown. Families looking for safe cycling routes should weigh in—the cheaper option means sharing the road with cars.
What Could Change
If the greenway extension wins, you'd get a dedicated 3-metre off-road path through SMU campus. If the Local Street Bikeway wins, cyclists would use Roxton Road and Robie Street with traffic-calming measures. Council still needs to approve funding before anything gets built.
Key Issues
- Should the greenway be extended off-road through SMU campus, or should a cheaper on-street bikeway be built instead?
- Which of the five route options best connects SMU to Point Pleasant Park?
- How should the municipality balance cost savings against providing an all-ages-and-abilities facility?
How to Participate
- Review the December 2025 engagement boards comparing the greenway extension and the new Local Street Bikeway alternative.
- Complete the online survey on the consultation page to share your preference between the two route options.
- If you have additional questions, email erin.eldridge@halifax.ca.
Submit Your Input
Questions Being Asked (2)
- Which route option do you prefer: the Greenway Extension or the Local Street Bikeway?
- What factors are most important to you in choosing a route?