Pop-up engagement details:

June 14 and June 20th, noon - 2 p.m.

Location: Beside the intersection of Isleville, Young and Kaye. Staff will be available to answer questions and provide information.

The online survey is now closed. It was available online from June 12th to July 7th.

Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking feedback about Isleville at Almon Street and Young and Kaye streets. These intersections currently have traffic diverters built using temporary infrastructure. The municipality is seeking public input before proceeding with changes including upgrading the existing diverters with concrete curb, landscaping, signs, pavement markings and other more permanent features. See below for details about each intersection’s current design and the proposed changes. 

Pending Regional Council approval, the municipality will upgrade these two tactical installations to more permanent infrastructure. This direction is based on the long-term North End and West End AAA Bikeways project goals and is supported by positive public feedback gathered through a survey open from 2020 through spring 2025. Before staff seek Council approval, residents can provide input to inform the design of the permanent infrastructure through a survey and in-person pop-up engagement events.

The 'all ages and abilities' (AAA) North End and West End Bikeways project is aligned with recommendations from the Integrated Mobility Plan and the 2014-2019 Active Transportation Priorities Plan. Incorporation of ‘AAA’ bikeway facilities in the north end and west end of Halifax is intended to improve the core cycling network on the Halifax Peninsula for all users.

Halifax's Integrated Mobility Plan Proposed AAA Bike Network (Isleville Highlighted)Isleville Street is an important part of the cycling network, connecting to important local landmarks including Africville Lookoff Park (via the Leaman local street bikeway and planned multi-use pathway on Novalea Drive), The Hydrostone, and Downtown Halifax via Creighton and Maynard Local Street Bikeways. Isleville Street also connects to bike lanes on Duffus Street, Devonshire Street, Almon Street, Creighton Street, and Maynard Street.


These traffic diverters help reduce the overall volume of vehicles on Isleville Street, suggesting instead that vehicles use Gottingen Street, Agricola Street, or Robie Street to travel North-South. These three streets are equipped for higher vehicle volumes and speeds, while Isleville is designed to accommodate less vehicle traffic and lower speeds, and higher pedestrian and cyclist volumes. Having lower vehicle traffic on Isleville Street encourages cyclists to choose this option instead of Gottingen Street, Agricola Street, or Robie Street, increasing safety for all road users.

Map of North End Halifax with the potential upgrade locations.



Young, Kaye and Isleville streets Intersection: 

In July 2020, temporary intersection improvements were installed at the intersection of Young, Kaye and Isleville. These included:

  1. a refuge in the center median that enables two-stage crossings of Young Street for people cycling
  1. a traffic diverter that restricts north-south through vehicle traffic on Isleville Street (while permitting north-south travel for people cycling)
  1. back-in angled parking on Kaye Street; and
  1. curb extensions using pre-cast concrete curbs and flexible bollards.

The temporary traffic diverters were recommended in the North End and West End Bikeways Report that was approved by Regional Council in 2020. As part of this, the report recommends gathering public feedback on the success of the temporary infrastructure and returning to Council to recommend a permanent option.

Traffic Diverter at Young-Kaye-Isleville Intersection

Pending council approval, a detailed design will be developed. Multiple factors would be considered during the design process, including:

  • adequate space for cyclists to wait
  • clear signage and paint markings
  • ensuring emergency vehicles can pass through the intersection
  • ensuring year-round maintenance, including snow clearing, would be possible

See below for examples of similar intersection designs.

Basel, Switzerland. Source, Konrad Krause / ADFC

Portland, OR. Source, NACTO


The curb extensions and back-in angle parking surrounding the Young, Kaye, and Isleville Streets intersection may also be made permanent as a separate project, depending on funding. This would provide space for a sidewalk connecting Hydrostone Park to the intersection and the potential for extended patio or seating space. While this project is not yet confirmed, you can provide feedback on design features you would like to see in the survey below.


Almon and Isleville streets intersection: 

In September 2024, a traffic diverter was installed on Isleville at the Almon Street intersection that restricts drivers from travelling north on Isleville Street from Almon Street but permits two-way cycling through the intersection. The diverter supports the goal of reducing vehicle volumes on the Isleville local street bikeway to improve the comfort and safety for people cycling while sharing lanes with motor vehicle traffic. 

Traffic Diverter at the Almon St - Isleville St Intersection

More permanent upgrades to this intersection would include built-in concrete islands, flexible bollards, improved signage, and pavement markings. 

Pending Council approval, factors that would inform detailed design of the intersection include:

  • narrowing the intersection to reduce vehicle speed and restrict northbound vehicle movements
  • improve sightlines for all road users
  • facilitate safer and more comfortable crossings for people walking, rolling and cycling
  • ensure access for emergency and winter maintenance vehicle through the intersection

Please take a few minutes to provide your feedback about how the existing traffic diverters have been working for you. 15 questions total, approx. time 10 minutes

Survey