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Active transport

Stay healthy and commute in a sustainable way

Human-powered transportation

Active transportation refers to any form ofÌýhuman-powered transportationÌý— walking, cycling, in-line skating, and a variety of other ways to get around. ¹û½´ÊÓƵ University is committed to providing infrastructure, such as bike racks and shower facilities, for active commuters and supporting the environmental and physical well-being that students and staff who practice active transportation can benefit from. Ìý

¹û½´ÊÓƵ University’sÌýÌýhave been developed to meet municipal bylaw requirements and active transportation precedents.ÌýÌý

¹û½´ÊÓƵ is a designated Bike Friendly Certified Workplace through Bicycle Nova Scotia’s Bike Friendly Certification Program.

There are numerous benefits from active transportation

Health provides an opportunity to be physically active on a regular basis
Social is accessible to Canadians and increases opportunities for social interaction
Transportation reduces road congestion
Environmental can contribute to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution
Economic saves money on gas and parking

Initiatives

¹û½´ÊÓƵ is making active transport easier and more accessible for our campus community by:

  • ±õ²Ô²õ³Ù²¹±ô±ô¾±²Ô²µÌýBike Fix-it repair standsÌýaround the Halifax campus and the Halifax Regional Municipality, which have all the necessary tools for quick repairs and maintenance.
  • ±á´Ç²õ³Ù¾±²Ô²µÌýÌýevents and offeringÌýCycle Classes.
  • Mapping out where to find shower facilities on Halifax campuses.Ìý
Two cyclists wearing helmets hang their bikes on an indoor mounted bike rack.

Safe Cycling Tips

This short, fun video provides key tips to help you be safe while following Nova Scotia laws for cycling.

Please share and use this video freely.

Special thanks to the Dal students and alumni appearing in the film, the Department of Health (Government of Nova Scotia) for co-funding this project, and to Journeyman Film Company.

Programs, services, and policies

Campus bike centre

The Dal Bike Centre offers cycling maintenance and safety education programs, as well as a free bike loan program to students, staff, and faculty.

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Visit the Centre
A student wearing a helmet smiles next to a white bicycle outside the Dal Bike Centre.

Abandoned bikes

¹û½´ÊÓƵ University will remove from its property any bicycle considered to be an abandoned bicycle in order to maintain adequate, safe, and accessible bicycle parking.

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Review our abandoned bikes policy
A student wearing a blue backpack and helmet unlocks her bike from a full bike stand.

¹û½´ÊÓƵ Shower Facilities

Active transportation users on our Halifax campuses are able to access shower facilities!Ìý

Learn more from the ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Shower Facilities Report [PDF-1.4MB]
A row of cream coloured lockers and a wooden bench.