Bike lane debate returns to Halifax council as staff told to look for alternatives
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Halifax councillors passionately debated bike lanes again and ultimately voted in favour of asking for a staff report on alternatives to the much-discussed AAA network.
Halifax councillors passionately debated bike lanes again at regional council, and ultimately voted in favour Tuesday for a staff report on alternatives to the much-discussed AAA network.
It led some councillors to argue that without the safer infrastructure, cyclists will die.
“I’m tired of killing people on our streets. I want to kill fewer people, not more people,” said District 9 Coun. Shawn Cleary.
“Paint is not infrastructure.”
All ages and abilities (AAA) guidelines focus on safe infrastructure for riders of all ages, and utilize physical separation from motor vehicles, as well as traffic-calming methods.
The network would consist of protected bike lanes, multi-use pathways and local street bikeways as part of the municipality’s Integrated Mobility Plan.
A new report from municipal staff last month said the projected cost of the network has risen from $25 million to $85 million.
Mayor Andy Fillmore, who has expressed concerns about the project’s cost, brought forward a motion asking staff for a report on possible cost-saving measures for the AAA network over the next two budget years.
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