Dan Peterson

We had a lovely week in Montreal! Bixi is an incredible service and there’s good cycling just about everywhere. And tons of people doing it. We could have this in #BikeHfx.

There are some Morris / Peninsula South #BikeHfx pop-up sessions coming up (or happening right now): Oct 7, 11:30 - 1, VG cafeteria Oct 8, 11:30 - 1, Dal Sexton Campus Field, near B-Building Oct 10, 9:30 - 11, Central Library Lobby

Thanks to the planter of the Romans and Bayers/102 MUP flowers. The big sunflowers just popped open this week!

Two years ago today. #BikeHfx

I’m playing music in Halifax this weekend! Two jazz big bands are putting on a concert Saturday 2 - 4 pm. It’s at the Army Navy Air Force Club at 2409 Maynard. Pay what you can at the door. It is a bar but I’m told all ages are welcome for the concert.

Yes, nice, the demolishing of everything related to the mayor has begun

Little #BikeHfx trip down to the library to pick up a hold is such a nice way to get out for some activity after a lazy and rainy morning

Cars, on the Halifax peninsula: Top speed 120-300(!) km/h, frequently stopped Me, on my bike: Top speed ~30 km/h, frequently going 20

A neat just-released NFB short film, good for a post-block party watch Contrasting a city driven by cars, productivity and individualism with one centred on connection, accessibility and shared public life

Probably all cleared up by now, but: a dog did their business right in the middle of the Salter crosswalk across Hollis, stalling vehicle traffic. A powerful statement. I was able to roll on by in the unaffected #BikeHfx portion.

We have acquired unspeakable powers. Come join us in putting them to good use Sunday! hfx.bike/party

@seebo429.bsky.social when I was getting set up to film the ride at the diverter an older couple came through and were talking about a bag that had been there but was gone. They said it had "sometimes I get carried away" written on it, and that it must have been! Sounded like something you would do.

Today’s #KidicalMassHfx ride making the turn from Harvard to Allan!

It’s not on the @hfxrec.bsky.social pool website but the Commons pool has an expanded open swim schedule today

We're having a party! On Sep 20 (rain date 27th) we're throwing a Vincent Street block party, between Devonshire and Young. #KidicalMassHfx + #BikeHfx folks might know this as a starting place for the waterfront ride. Everyone welcome! If you are inclined we could use volunteers, like for BBQ

Haven’t listened yet but Tuesday’s Maritime Noon had a phone-in about e-bikes. Hopefully not terrible. #BikeHfx

My espresso machine is broken so I’ve been doing my #BikeHfx peninsula loop a bit earlier to get my morning coffee somewhere. Set out even earlier today hoping I’d see even more cycling activity. I was not disappointed!

Newly declassified report from most recent Council meeting for terminating the “2023 Grant in Lieu of Taxes/Dividend Agreement between Halifax Regional Municipality and Halifax Water”

For some reason there are newly-planted trees on Bayers Rd just east of the rail bridge. What. (there should be an extension of the MUP there to either a MUP to replace the bridge sidewalk or a new AT bridge)

Nice to see this going in to make it easier for folks walking and rolling to get into the Almon Shoppers parking lot. The whole Richmond Yards area needs more pedestrian friendly changes, such as a mid block crossing for Shoppers.

I got a new sign

I got a new hat

Halifax paid parking Saturday, week 6! Average % spaces occupied in zones B/C/H during paid hours: Aug 1: 46 / 67 / 37 Aug 8: 42 / 63 / 35 Aug 15: 41 / 52 / 50 Aug 22: 36 / 57 / 33 Aug 22 was -12%, +9%, -34% vs prev Sat, and 79%, 89%, 90% of preceding Mon-Fri.

Made a page for the Halifax Commons pool schedule and info! It's surprisingly hard to figure out the schedule for today or another day from the HRM page. And holiday schedules are confusing every year for some reason (I 311'd about that). Feedback?

I want to see your own videos of intersections during your commute! Take a video and place the intersection line, then get a live multi-modal intersection count. It can count bikes vs vehicles, as well as pedestrian vs vehicles. www.observingthecity.ca/video-counter

Another joyful #KidicalMassHfx on a beautiful morning!