IMP Winter/Q1 2019 Highlights (PDF)/ April 2019
Past Newsletters
IMP Fall/Q4 2018 Highlights (PDF) / January 2019
IMP Summer/Q3 2018 Highlights (PDF) / October 2018
IMP Spring/Q2 2018 Highlights (PDF) / August 2018
IMP Spring/Q2 Details (PDF) / August 2018
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COMPLETE STREETS: 8 of 23 actions in flight
Objective: Meet the needs of all ages, abilities and travel modes in the design and maintenance of streets
LAST QUARTER
- Completed wayfinding pilot project sign templates. Signage being developed (A75)
- Completed detailed design for Barrington Street complete Streets Project - including transit priority signals and transit only lanes. (A90)
NEXT QUARTER
- Design work on Complete Streets projects (A35)
- Plan and design new sidewalks for 2019 construction season (A7)
- Continue engagement for the Spring Garden Road streetscaping project (A41-48)
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TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM): 10 of 15 action in flight
Objective: Reduce demand on the road network by supporting a range of convenient and reliable transportation modes and flexible work times and locations
LAST QUARTER
- Partnered with the Nova Scotia Health Authority on SmartTrip (A64 & A65)
- Business case developed to hire a full-time TDM coordinator
NEXT QUARTER
- Analyze and consult on proposed options and prioritizing AAA (all ages and abilities) pedestrian & cycling connections to all Halifax Transit terminals (A70 & A73)
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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION: 12 0f 20 actions in flight
Objective: Encourage walking and bicycling by building complete and connected networks that respond to the needs of urban, suburban and rural communities, for all ages and abilities
LAST QUARTER
- Detailed design for Penhorn Greenway and Northwest Arm Drive Greenway almost complete (A7 & A72)
- Detailed design underway for Hollis Street segment (A7 & A72)
- Completed detailed design for Herring Cove Road (Lynnett Rd. to civic #569) priority sidewalk connections (A69)
- Completed inventory of pedestrian & cycling connections to all Halifax Transit terminals (A70 & A73)
- Completed baseline counts of cyclists in strategic locations (A85)
NEXT QUARTER
- Tender Barrington Greenway extension and Allan Street local street bikeway - phase 1 (A72)
- Complete Vernon Street Local Bikeway - phase 1 (A72)
- Construct Bissett Greenway (A79)
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TRANSIT: 11 of 17 actions in flight
Objective: Enhance transit service by increasing the priority of transit and improving the integration of transit service with land use and settlement patterns.
LAST QUARTER
- Regional Council approved location for Mumford Road Transit Terminal (A18 & A89)
- Developed “how to” videos with tips on using transit that will be translated and shared on social media. (A55 & A58)
- Researched options for reducing or eliminating fares for youth and children. Considering bus passes for all high school students and increasing the age to 16 for children to ride free. Council Report pending. (A57)
- Initiated planning efforts for marketing and communications of 2019/20 proposed service adjustments as outlined in the annual service plan. (A59)
NEXT QUARTER
- Updates to transit ride-sharing web pages (A56)
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PARKING: 4 of 9 actions in flight
Objective: Align parking management with the goal of shifting more trips to active transportation, transit and car-sharing, while supporting growth in the Regional Centre and in Transit Oriented Developments and Communities proposed by the plan.
LAST QUARTER
- Demonstrated “try me” parking pay stations at the Home Show (A137)
NEXT QUARTER
- Engage stakeholders on accessible parking (A137)
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ROAD NETWORK: 12 of 15 actions in flight
Objective: Limit the expansion of the road network and focus any additional investment in road infrastructure on strategic upgrades that support the municipality’s mandate of encouraging a shift towards sustainable transportation modes
LAST QUARTER
- Ongoing work on strategic corridor plans for the Bedford Highway, Herring Cove Road, Spring Garden Road, and Dutch Village Road (A32, A121)
- Completed the development of Multi-modal Level of Service (MMLOS) Guidelines, which provide a framework for assessing transportation infrastructure projects based on how they accommodate multiple modes including pedestrians, cyclists, buses, trucks, and vehicular traffic (A115)
- Work underway to develop new Traffic Impact Assessment Guidelines (A115)
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FOUNDATIONAL POLICIES: 10 of 13 actions in flight
Objective: Carrying out the actions and consistently applying the policies will transform the way people move in the Halifax Region and help shape our communities for a sustainable future
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LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION: 13 0f 17 actions in flight
Objective: To integrate the planning of the transportation network with community design to better facilitate active transportation and transit use through compact, mixed-use development
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GOODS MOVEMENT: 1 of 8 actions in flight
Objective: Continue to facilitate the efficient and economically sound movement of goods in the Halifax region, while striving to minimize the associated social and environmental impacts
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