Bikeway Plans

Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University, Capital Health and the IWK Health Centre are working together to advance their sustainability goals through the development of a Bikeways Plan for the Urban Halifax Institutional District. The District, encompassing the lands controlled by all four institutions on the Halifax Peninsula, is a major regional destination for staff, students and visitors. There is great potential to shift a significant number of commuter trips from cars to bicycles through investment in improved bicycle infrastructure and facilities.


There are a range of initiatives currently underway on the peninsula that highlight the interest in and potential for cycling as a transportation choice. There is a need, however, to think strategically about how the four institutions can work with other partners and government to improve the quality of facilities, services and infrastructure for cyclists.

Over the next three months, planners with Dalhousie’s Cities & Environment Unit will be working with the four institutions and the community at large to develop the Bikeways Plan. Building on existing plans and policy, such as HRM’s Active Transportation Function Plan, we will engage staff, students, visitors and community members in establishing a bold vision for the future of cycling in the District, and prioritizing investments in new infrastructure and facilities. The newly formed Bicycle Action Committee (BAC) will guide the process. Please join us at the public sessions to share your ideas, or provide your input to:

Cities & Environment Unit 902.494.8494 ceu@dal.ca  http://www.ceunit.dal.ca/

SAVE THESE DATES

Public Engagement Session #1
Vision & Guiding Principles
Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011
Time: Drop in: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Working session: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Dalhousie University Club, Great Hall,
Alumni Crescent off of South St.

Public Engagement Session #2
Network & Route Design
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Time: Drop in: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Working session: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
location: Dalhousie Student Union Building,
Room 303, 6136 University Avenue

Open House
Presentation of draft Bikeways Plan
Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Time: Drop in: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
(presentation at 5:30pm)
Location: Dalhousie Student Union Building,
Room 303, 6136 University Avenue

IAP2 Training in Halifax this fall!

Dear Colleagues:

On behalf of Capital Health, I am pleased to invite you to participate in our International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Certificate Program.

At Capital Health we believe meaningful dialogue and strong relationships between us and our patients, staff, clients, community and stakeholders is fundamental to building client and patient-centred care. We strongly support citizen and stakeholder engagement. We believe that citizen and stakeholder engagement is a prerequisite for achieving excellence in health care. Being connected to the people we serve in a meaningful way will ensure that our programs are timely, effective and financially sustainable.

As part of this commitment to citizen and stakeholder engagement Capital Health is hosting an IAP2 Certificate Program to further build skills and capacity within Capital Health and our community. We believe that capacity for our partners, stakeholders and contractors to engage with us and with their stakeholders is also very important. That is why we are extending this invitation for you to join us during this three-part training in Halifax: Planning 16-17 September, Techniques 25-26 October and Communication 27 October. I have attached the course flyer and registration form for your information and consideration, and look forward to the possibility of you joining us for this event.

Please note that you could qualify for a maximum 10% discount off the publicly-listed course price list. If you would like to register or need further information about this training, or about the IAP2 Certificate Program, please contact our instructor, Richard Delaney: delaney@rmdelaney.com

Community Conversations about Our Health

Save the date! We need your help to decide which health issues should be priorities for the coming years. Join the conversation.

Date: Monday October 5, 2009
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Place: Our Lady of Lebanon Church, Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax

Stay tuned for more details very soon!

Let's talk!

Halifax Peninsula Community Health Board is about to begin an extensive citizen and stakeholder engagement process. The information we gather will help us develop focused, informed, and meaningful health plan recommendations to Capital Health. Over the next few months we'll post a variety of questions.

So what can you do? Follow our blog. Answer questions. Add your comments. We want to hear from you!