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Porters Lake and Surrounding Communities Active Transportation Plan

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Consultation has concluded

HRM, in co-operation with the Shore Active Transportation Association (SATA), is inviting residents of Porters Lake and the surrounding communities to provide their input into the development of an Active Transportation Plan for the area. This plan will cover an area stretching from Porter’s Lake to Musquodoboit Harbour, including the communities of Porter’s Lake, the Chezzetcooks (East, Lower East, West, Head), Grand Desert, Seaforth, Conrad’s Settlement and Gaetz Brook.

Take the "Big Moves" Survey

At the 2nd public consultation on Monday, October 28th, a presentation was given that shared the results of public feedback since the first public consultation and introduced the 5 "Big Moves" that are recommended based upon community feedback.

1. Develop a Greenway Link in the Core
2. Revitalize the Porters Lake Core Area
3. Paved Shoulders on Key Roads
4. Develop Destination Greenways
5. Education and Awareness

We want your feedback on the 5 "Big Moves" by Friday, December 13, 2013:

Other ways to get involved


Read the Overview Presentation that was delivered during the first public consultation (September 30th) and review HRM's Active Transportation Plan for background information.


Add your comments to the discussion forum.


HRM, in co-operation with the Shore Active Transportation Association (SATA), is inviting residents of Porters Lake and the surrounding communities to provide their input into the development of an Active Transportation Plan for the area. This plan will cover an area stretching from Porter’s Lake to Musquodoboit Harbour, including the communities of Porter’s Lake, the Chezzetcooks (East, Lower East, West, Head), Grand Desert, Seaforth, Conrad’s Settlement and Gaetz Brook.

Take the "Big Moves" Survey

At the 2nd public consultation on Monday, October 28th, a presentation was given that shared the results of public feedback since the first public consultation and introduced the 5 "Big Moves" that are recommended based upon community feedback.

1. Develop a Greenway Link in the Core
2. Revitalize the Porters Lake Core Area
3. Paved Shoulders on Key Roads
4. Develop Destination Greenways
5. Education and Awareness

We want your feedback on the 5 "Big Moves" by Friday, December 13, 2013:

Other ways to get involved


Read the Overview Presentation that was delivered during the first public consultation (September 30th) and review HRM's Active Transportation Plan for background information.


Add your comments to the discussion forum.


Discussions: All (5) Open (5)

  • 1. What changes would encourage you to walk and bike more?

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    A successful AT Plan results in community members walking and cycling more, both for recreation and as an alternative to taking a vehicle.


     

     

  • 2. What destinations/connections are most important to you?

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  • 3. a) What routes would best encourage the community to walk and cycle more?

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    Consider the opportunities that have been discussed and destinations you would like to be connected.

  • 3. b) What would these routes look like?

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    Consider the opportunities that have been discussed and destinations you would like to be connected,

  • 4. From the ideas and goals discussed here which ones are you most excited to see realized? List your top 5 priorities.

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    An important objective of this plan is that it can be implemented and lead to positive changes over short, intermediated and longer terms. From the ideas and goals we have heard this evening which ones are you most excited to see realized?