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The Municipality of Colchester and Villages of Bible Hill and Tatamagouche have partnered to create a comprehensive active transportation (AT) strategy intended to improve, optimize and prioritize AT options across the region.
In March 2025, the Municipality of Colchester received Provincial Funding from the Connect2 Program to allow for the development of an updated Active Transportation Strategy and in August 2025, staff awarded the contract for the project to Urban Systems. The project will modernize the Municipality’s existing AT Strategy by developing a phased, inclusive, and evidence-based framework for future AT investments and is expected to finish by spring 2026.
Latest Project News
Round 2 of public engagement for the Active Transportation (AT) Strategy is underway and we want to hear from you! Public input from Round 1 helped shape the draft vision, goals, and proposed AT network. Now it’s time to take a closer look and share your thoughts on what’s being proposed for your community. Attend an engagement session or fill out a survey below:
Round 2 Survey Open: March 23-April17 2026
Link to Survey
Explore the draft network and recomended facilities in the documents linked below.
pdf DRAFT AT Network + Facilities(7.09 MB)
pdf DRAFT AT Network Maps(8.77 MB)
Project Webpage - Click to learn more about active transportation and share your thoughts!
What is Active Transportation?Active transportation refers to the movement of people or goods powered by human activity. Active transportation includes walking, cycling and the use of human-powered or hybrid mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, e-bikes, rollerblades, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and more.
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Engagement
Public Engagement - Round 1
From October to December 2025, residents shared their ideas to help shape the future of walking, biking, and rolling in Colchester.
How People Participated
- Public Open Houses
- Four drop‑in sessions were held in Debert, Truro Heights, and Bible Hill. Each included interactive boards, discussion areas, and light refreshments.
- Online Survey (Now Closed)
- Residents shared their experiences and priorities through a 10‑minute survey available Nov 17–Dec 5. Paper copies were also offered. Survey participants could enter a draw for two $50 local bike shop gift cards.
- Interactive Map
- Participants placed pins to show where they travel, where improvements are needed, and areas they find safe or unsafe for active transportation.
- Community Walk Audits
- Eleven guided walk audits were hosted across Colchester. Residents could also complete a walk audit on their own using the downloadable form.
Engagement Results + Shaping Influences Report
The Shaping Influences Report is a background document that lays the foundation for Colchester and Bible Hill’s new Active Transportation Strategy by outlining community context, existing walking/rolling/cycling conditions, key challenges, and opportunities; summarizing what residents and interest-holders shared during the first round of engagement; and reviewing best practices that will guide the creation of a safe, connected, and accessible active transportation network for all.
Read the Report: pdf Active Transportation Strategy - Shaping Influences Report(8.83 MB)
Public Engagement - Round 2
ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
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DATE |
SESSION TYPE |
LOCATION |
TIME |
| Wednesday, March 25 | Public Presentation 3 ways to participate |
In Person Council Chambers - 1 Church Street, Truro |
6:00-8:00PM |
| Online: Interactive Zoom - Register as a meeting participant and ask questions Registration Link |
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| Online: Live Stream Youtube - listen in to the presentation without participating or watch at a later date Live Stream Link |
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| Thursday, March 26 | Open House | H. Douglas Boyce Village Hall 69 Pictou Rd, Bible Hill |
6:00-8:00PM |
| Saturday, March 28 | Info Table | Rath Eastlink Community Centre - Millbrook Room 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro |
10:00AM-12:00PM |
| Saturday, March 28 | Open House | Rath Eastlink Community Centre - Hallway Table 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro |
3:30-5:30PM |
| Tuesday, March 31 | Open House | Debert Lodge 1191 Plains Road |
6:00-8:00PM |
| Public Presentation | A consultant‑led presentation will introduce the draft AT routes, explain how the network was developed, and walk through key recommendations. |
| Open House | Drop in at any time during an open house to view maps, ask questions, and talk directly with the project team. These sessions are informal and family‑friendly. |
| Info Table | Browse materials or have a casual conversation with staff about the project. |
PUBLIC SURVEY
Survey Open: March 23-April17 2026
Link to Survey
Share your thoughts online at any time during the engagement period for a chance to win 1 out of 2 $50 grocery store gift cards!
Paper copies are available upon request.
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Questions?
Questions about the Active Transportation Strategy can be directed to:
Katie Price
Project Planner
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