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Phase I

The traditional grid pattern of Peninsular Halifax streets is advantageous to the needs of cyclists. In particular, the proposed Brunswick Street route is ideally suited for the needs of cyclists who may want access to downtown destinations from the Macdonald Bridge and the special heritage features of the route make the journey aesthetically pleasing to cyclists. It is a flat and straight route, running parallel to the high volume Barrington Street main artery into the downtown core. Along most of the route there are few heavily traveled access points, and it appears well lit. It is not necessary to consider a dedicated bikeway along most of the proposed route.

• Map of proposed Brunswick Street route

In this phase of the ‘Streets for Cycling Project,’ we have developed a 'design toolkit' which includes:

• Brunswick Street Roadway Assessment

A photographic study of conditions along the Brunswick Street route was performed to supplement an inspection and inventory of route conditions relevant to preparation and maintenance of the cycle route.

• Criteria for realignment of street markings in key areas.

Cycle laneway standards form the parameters for realignment of street markings to accommodate the shared lanes.

• Concepts and design treatments for the proposed cycle route, intended for presentation to stakeholder groups for their input .

• Duke to Sackville Lane Reconfigurations

• Brunswick Street Bicycle Access from the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge

[*] An overview of fourteen options was summarized by Marcus Garnet, HRM Planning Services and these options are included as part of this report.