slow streets Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/slow-streets/ Sat, 30 May 2020 03:38:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://citysharecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/favicon.png slow streets Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/slow-streets/ 32 32 Vancouver City Council has directed city staff to reallocate at least 11% of existing road space (220 km) https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/vancouver-city-council-approved-a-motion-that-directed-city-staff-to-create-a-proposal-for-reallocating-at-least-11-of-existing-road-space-amounting-to-about-220-km-of-the-approximate-2000/ Fri, 29 May 2020 13:28:12 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2069 All of this is in addition to the 50 km of temporary “slow streets” that will be created by July that benefit pedestrians and cyclists. A number of cities around the world have also made ambitious road reallocation changes that either create “slow streets” or establish new bike lanes.

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]]> All of this is in addition to the 50 km of temporary “slow streets” that will be created by July that benefit pedestrians and cyclists. A number of cities around the world have also made ambitious road reallocation changes that either create “slow streets” or establish new bike lanes.

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]]> Halifax Mobility Response – Streets and Spaces https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/halifax-mobility-response-streets-and-spaces/ Thu, 28 May 2020 21:02:56 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2068 The first phase of the Halifax Mobility Response plan began with the widening of sidewalks in high traffic areas, traffic signal modification and the implementation of temporary loading spaces for businesses in downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. Slow Street Implementation: Approximately 20 streets will be designated as ‘slow streets’. They will be open to local traffic only, to reduce […]

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]]> The first phase of the Halifax Mobility Response plan began with the widening of sidewalks in high traffic areas, traffic signal modification and the implementation of temporary loading spaces for businesses in downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. Slow Street Implementation: Approximately 20 streets will be designated as ‘slow streets’. They will be open to local traffic only, to reduce vehicle volumes and to create a space for residents to walk, roll and cycle while adhering to physical distancing guidelines. Shape Your City Halifax project page has been created to provide residents with an opportunity to share suggestions

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