The Halifax Regional Municipality is planning on making incremental changes to Portland Street and Cole Harbour Road from Alderney Drive/Prince Albert Road to Bissett Road.
A study has been undertaken to develop a future vision for this street that seeks to:
- Provide high quality transportation options;
- Improve people-moving capacity;
- Build Complete Streets and with an emphasis on the pedestrian realm and placemaking;
- Improve road safety and areas of previous collisions.
This includes considerations like bus rapid transit implementation, wider sidewalks and boulevards, continuous off-road cycling facilities, and intersection improvements to help improve the comfort, convenience, and safety of all road users with a Complete Streets lens.
Portland Street and Cole Harbour Road are an important gateway and link between communities of Dartmouth and Cole Harbour with the rest of the Municipality. It is estimated that upwards of 40,000 people travel along this corridor every day. More details about the project can be found here.
The second phase of the Portland Street – Cole Harbour Road Functional Planning Study has been initiated with a revised scope and deliverables towards project completion by summer 2024. You can read more about the study here.
Upcoming Public Engagement Opportunities
Phase Two of public engagement will take place in April and May 2024. Have your say by participating in one of our public open house events or filling out the online survey.
Public Open House #1
Monday, April 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cole Harbour Place (51 Forest Hills Parkway)
Public Open House #2
Wednesday, May 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Micmac Aquatic Club (192 Prince Albert Road)
This will be a drop-in style event, with display boards and breakout tables for themed discussion. There will be opportunity to review two design scenarios and ask questions of HRM staff. A major focus is on evaluation of trade offs. Which scenario best meets project objectives and matches your vision for the future of these streets?
Complete the Online Survey
The survey will open April 29 through May 13. I will share the link when the survey is live.
Survey material will reflect what was presented at the Open House sessions including questions on the concept scenarios, trade offs, and future vision for the street.