Help stop HRM’s $75m plan to demolish Robie Street’s last historic neighbourhood (North to Cunard). HRM intends to destroy dozens of affordable units & cut ~80 trees to add a bus lane. But Data shows that even for public transit, road widening won’t reduce traffic. Instead of wrecking a uniquely diverse, affordable community, a cheap proven solution is signalized lane changes (i.e. MacDonald Bridge or Chebucto Road) to reallocate existing road space. In a housing and a climate crisis, destroying affordable homes & cutting street trees is a bad idea. Write HRM Mayor & Council -see info below or write from your ❤️!
*Wider Roads Make Worse Cities
*Even for public transportation, wider roads won’t reduce traffic.
*Citizens don’t support demolitions or widening Robie St.
*Public money should not be used to destroy a unique neighbourhood of First Nations, youth shelters, co-ops, heritage, affordable housing, business.
*The 80 historic trees slow traffic, calm drivers, clean air, reduce noise, give shade & beauty. They need protection.
*The budget costs at $73m is too much & skyrocketing.
*Cheap & proven options- time of day lane changes like Chebucto Rd & MacDonald Bridge can save money.
*Savings can be used for buses, ferries, drivers, lower fares, public safety.
*Our new Council can legally reverse the last council’s plan.
Please let friends & neighbours know. Ask them to write council c/o clerks@halifax.ca, post on social media, print & distribute our flyer below or our poster. The pictures tells it all.
