Traffic, Weather & Utility

**** Halifax Transit Release Transforming Transit Creating a more convenient, cost-effective and environmentally responsible transit system. The municipality is Transforming Transit through two Halifax Transit projects — the Rapid Transit Strategy, which encompasses four Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines and three new ferry routes, and the Electric Bus Proposal. These projects align with the municipality’s Integrated Mobility Plan by improving transit services. They also align...

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police release impaired driving statistics for September ​ Halifax Regional Police charged 18 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of September. ​ Of the 18 drivers, 16 were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by alcohol, and two were issued driving suspensions for operating a conveyance...

**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (Oct 9) Note:  Each week the local listings are expanded and updated.  During the week new and updated tasks are added.  Every week a new post is started with fresh info but previous posts may be still valid. Provincial  / Municipal HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Bedford BypassA repaving and...

**** RCMP Media Release Drive responsibly to arrive safely this long weekend ​ As we head into the long weekend, Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding motorists to drive responsibly. ​ Each year, police across Canada participate in Operation Impact led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP). The goal of the campaign​ is​...

**** HRM Media Release UPDATED: PSA – Parking Technology Project launch dates UPDATED: The new online ticket management system offers a secure payment portal for tickets issued on, or after, Oct. 7, 2020. For tickets issued on, or after, Oct. 7, please pay through the following portal: hrm.aimsparking.com. ​ Tickets issued on, or before, Oct. 6, 2020 will be paid through...

**** HRM Media Release Cogswell District Project update ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that major land negotiations related to the Cogswell District project are nearing completion, allowing the project to progress into the next phase. ​ The construction tender is expected to be issued in early 2021, with work estimated to begin...

**** Halifax Water Release Dutch Village Road – Wastewater System Maintenance ​ (Thursday, October 8, 2020)  Halifax Water crews will be undertaking wastewater system maintenance this evening from 6:00 PM until approximately 12:00 midnight on Dutch Village Road. This work will require a lane drop on Dutch Village Road between Joseph Howe Drive and McFatridge Drive;...

**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Province Seeking Public Input for Second Phase of New Traffic Safety Act—————————————————————–Government continues to seek public input on the Traffic Safety Act draft regulations.As of today, Oct. 8, Nova Scotians can provide feedback on vehicle regulations, the second phase of the province’s draft regulations under the new Traffic Safety Act.The proposed...

**** Uber Media Release Two years following the launch of Uber Eats, Uber Canada is excited to announce our intention to seek a license and launch our ridesharing app in Halifax before the end of the calendar year. “We’ve long heard about the excitement for Uber in Halifax,” said Matthew Price, General Manager of Uber...

**** RCMP Media Release The Nova Scotia RCMP and the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal are reminding motorists to avoid unnecessary expenses by making sure their vehicle safety inspections are up to date – and legit. Each year, the Nova Scotia RCMP issues tickets to drivers with expired or fake inspection stickers...