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Imagine an event that allows you to experience Halifax in a whole new way...

What is Switch?

a weekly event that

encourages people to enjoy their

city by

getting to many

destinations on the

Halifax peninsula in

new and healthy ways

For everyone:pedestriansjoggersbicyclists skaterscommunitybusinesses

in Bogotá approx. 1.5 million people

30% of the population

every Sunday and holiday

7am to 2pm

70 miles of city streets.

Long-term effects safer city

travel with ease

new vision of public space

Our inspriation is

Ciclovia

AnInternational phenomenon World

Bogotá, Columbia

Melbourne, Australia

Quito, Ecuador

Mexico City, Mexico

etc.

USATucson, Arizona

El Paso, Texas

Portland, Oregon

Miami, Florida

San Fransisco, California

Cleveland, Ohio

Los Angeles, California

etc.

Canada Winnipeg

Vancouver

Hamilton

Ottawa

Halifax

Benefits

Switch on the existing network of streets and trails.

Switch to alternative modes of transportation.

Switch up a reduction in vehicle use.

Switch for new economic opportunities.

Neighbourhoods and communities can Switch.

GoalsEnable people to explore alternative modes of transportation in comfort and safety.

Demonstrate HRM’s long-term vision for an active transportation network.

Demonstrate benefits to merchants of making room for other transportation modes.

Goals

Make physical activity enjoyable & give people a sense of freedom.

Remove barriers to accessing the peninsula and promote a vibrant downtown.

Enable and encourage exploration of new parts of the city.

Free downtown community events encourage participation

Short-term and Long-term Vision

Test the idea this summer as a way to gauge interest and build broad public support in HRM for the idea.

In the long-term the goal is for SWITCH to be a weekly or monthly event with the support of key groups.

Current Supporters

ADAPT

Breakhouse

Cities & Environment Unit

Dalhousie Office of Sustainability

Ecology Action Centre

Halifax Cycling Coalition

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia

Mountain Equipment Co-Op

MT&L Public Relations Limited

Nova Scotia Bikeways Coalition

How you can help and contact us Twitter: SWITCHHFX

Planning & Design Centre494-3678494-8494www.pdcentre.ca

You could get involved and show your support by:

Joining the SWITCH working groupSponsor SWITCHPresent the SWITCH concept to friends and colleagues (a PDF of this presentation is available)