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Should Halifax Extend Protected Bike Lanes on Almon Street?

Halifax, NS

Halifax wants to extend protected bike lanes from Agricola Street to Isleville Street. Right now, cyclists share the road with cars using painted 'sharrow' markings—not safe enough for kids or nervous riders. The city has two design options and...

Why This Matters: Bike or scooter on Almon Street? This could make your commute safer. Parents might feel comfortable letting kids ride to school. Even if you drive, fewer cars competing for road space helps everyone.

Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
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Should Ontario Require Public Agencies to Buy Ontario-Made Vehicles and Construction Materials?

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (ON) Open until March 3, 2026

Ontario wants to force public sector buyers—including municipalities, hospitals, and school boards—to prioritize Ontario-made products. The focus? Fleet vehicles and construction materials. If a vehicle is made in Ontario, government buyers would...

Why This Matters: Work in Ontario's auto industry? This could protect your job. Own a construction supply business? More contracts might come your way. But there's a catch—these rules could mean higher costs for municipalities, which might affect your property taxes. And if you're a small business trying to bid on...

Regulations & Permits Economy & Jobs Transportation
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Share Your Feedback on Manitoba Public Insurance's Annual Report

Manitoba Public Insurance (MB)

Manitoba Public Insurance, the Crown corporation that handles car insurance and driver licensing for all Manitobans, is holding its annual public meeting online. They're required by law to do this every year. After watching their presentation, you...

Why This Matters: If you drive in Manitoba, you deal with MPI. They set your insurance rates, handle your claims, and issue your license. This is your chance to tell them what's working and what isn't. Got a complaint about wait times or rates? Here's where to say it.

Policy & Studies Finance & Consumer Transportation
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Help Shape Wellesley's 25-Year Transportation Plan

Waterloo Region, ON

The Township of Wellesley is creating a 25-year plan for roads, transit, cycling, and walking. They want to know where to invest in improvements and how to connect residents to nearby cities. An interactive map lets you drop pins on specific...

Why This Matters: Live in Wellesley Township? This plan will shape how you get around for the next 25 years. Whether you drive, bike, walk, or take transit, the decisions made here affect your daily commute. Parents getting kids to school, seniors needing accessible options, and anyone stuck in traffic should pay...

Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
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Should U.S. Border Officers Have These Powers on Canadian Soil?

Public Safety Canada (Federal) Open until January 16, 2026

Canada is reviewing the law that lets U.S. border officers screen travellers at Canadian airports before they fly to the U.S. This is called "preclearance" - you clear U.S. customs in Canada, so you land in the U.S. as a domestic passenger. The...

Why This Matters: Ever flown to the U.S. from Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal? You've been through preclearance. U.S. officers questioned you on Canadian soil. This review asks: do they have too much power? Too little? Are your rights protected? If you've had a bad experience - or a great one - this is your chance...

Legislation Justice & Rights Transportation
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Should Toronto Require More Visitor Parking in New Buildings?

Toronto, ON

Toronto wants to know if new residential buildings have enough parking for visitors. Right now, there are no minimum requirements. The city is asking residents to identify neighbourhoods where visitor parking is a problem, which could lead to new...

Why This Matters: Live in a condo or apartment? You've probably circled the block looking for parking when friends visit. This review could change that for future buildings. But here's the trade-off: more parking requirements can increase housing costs and reduce the number of units developers build.

Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
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Share Your Thoughts on Halifax Transit

Halifax, NS

Halifax Transit wants to hear from riders and potential riders about public transit in the region. This is an ongoing platform where you can ask questions, take surveys, and share feedback on transit topics as they come up.

Why This Matters: Take the bus to work? Wish you could? This is your chance to tell Halifax Transit what's working and what isn't. Whether it's route changes, service frequency, or accessibility, your input shapes how transit evolves in the Halifax region.

Policy & Studies Transportation
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Help Design Sunalta's New Main Streets - 10 Avenue SW and 14 Street SW

Calgary, AB

Calgary is redesigning 10 Avenue SW in Sunalta to create wider sidewalks, better bike lanes, and more welcoming public spaces. Three design concepts are now open for feedback: Jagged Edge, Block Shift, and High Street. Each takes a different...

Why This Matters: Live in Sunalta or pass through on your commute? This redesign will change how you walk, bike, and get to the C-Train. Wider sidewalks and more trees could make the area feel safer and more inviting. Local businesses like breweries and artist spaces could get more foot traffic. If you've ever felt...

Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
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Should London Continue Allowing Personal E-Scooters?

London, ON Open until November 27, 2029

London is asking residents what they think about e-scooters on city streets. The city joined Ontario's e-scooter pilot in 2023, allowing personal e-scooters but not rental fleets. The pilot runs until May 2026, and the city wants your input before...

Why This Matters: Own an e-scooter or thinking about getting one? This affects where you can ride it. Live near busy sidewalks or bike paths? Your feedback shapes whether e-scooters stay—and where they're allowed. The city is also deciding whether to let rental companies like Lime or Bird operate here.

Policy & Studies Transportation
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Should St. John's Keep Its Downtown Pedestrian Mall?

St. John's, NL

St. John's has closed Water Street to cars every summer since 2020, creating a pedestrian mall downtown. Now the city wants to know: should this continue long-term? They've already gathered feedback from over 4,000 people and will present...

Why This Matters: Live in or visit downtown St. John's? This affects how you get around in summer. Business owners are split on whether the car-free zone helps or hurts them. Residents have raised safety concerns about panhandling and crime. If you've got opinions on parking, events, or what downtown should feel...

Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
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Help Name and Sign Kitchener's Walking and Cycling Routes

Waterloo Region, ON

Kitchener is creating a wayfinding system for its walking and cycling network. They've proposed eight colour-coded routes connecting major neighbourhoods. Now they want to know if the names, colours, and signage make sense to residents.

Why This Matters: Walk, bike, or roll around Kitchener? Better signs could help you find your way without pulling out your phone. The city wants routes that work for all ages and abilities—whether you're commuting, running errands, or just exploring.

Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
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Help Design Safer Streets for Halifax's North End

Halifax, NS

Halifax is redesigning 4.8 km of streets in the North End to make them safer for walking, biking, and transit. The project covers Maynard, Creighton, Northwood, Fuller, Charles, Nora Bernard, Cunard and North streets. You can drop pins on an...

Why This Matters: Walk, bike, or take the bus in Halifax's North End? This project will reshape how you get around. Live near these streets? Construction will affect your neighbourhood through 2028. The city wants to hear from residents, not just traffic engineers.

Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
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Should Gastown's Streets Become Pedestrian-Only?

Vancouver, BC

Vancouver is planning major changes to Gastown's streets and public spaces. The big question: should Water Street become pedestrian-only, seasonally or year-round? The city also wants input on making Cordova Street two-way, improving cycling...

Why This Matters: Live, work, or hang out in Gastown? These changes will reshape how you get around. Pedestrian zones could mean quieter streets and more patios—but also longer detours for drivers. Business owners and residents will feel the biggest impact.

Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
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Help Make School Routes Safer for Walking and Biking in Kelowna

Kelowna, BC

Kelowna wants to know how your kids get to school and what would make walking or biking easier. The city surveys families at participating schools to identify barriers—think busy intersections, missing sidewalks, or unsafe crossings. Your answers...

Why This Matters: Drop your kids off at school every morning? You're not alone—school traffic is a headache for everyone. This program could mean safer crossings, better sidewalks, and less chaos at drop-off. If your child walks or bikes, their route could get safer. If they don't, this might make it possible.

Community Planning Education Health & Safety Transportation
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Should Halifax Extend the Urban Greenway or Build a Local Street Bikeway?

Halifax, NS

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...

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.

Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
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Help Design Street Improvements for Wîhkwêntôwin Neighbourhood

Edmonton, AB

Edmonton is redesigning roads, sidewalks, street lights, and green spaces in the Wîhkwêntôwin neighbourhood (formerly Oliver area). The city has a draft design ready and wants residents to weigh in before it's finalized. This is your chance to shape...

Why This Matters: Live in or near Wîhkwêntôwin? This affects your daily commute, where your kids play, and how safe it feels to walk or bike. The city is deciding where to put crosswalks, pathways, and traffic-calming measures. Speak up now or live with the results for decades.

Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation