Houston to Halifax council: Reverse Morris Street bike lane decision or have it overridden

Claudia Chender, the Opposition and NDP leader, said municipal governments don’t need the premier’s interference.

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“The mayor, council and residents of Halifax have a process for dealing with local issues — it’s called municipal government,” Chender said.

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“For decades our province’s cities and towns have listened to residents and made decisions based on what was best for their communities. If residents are concerned about traffic congestion, the lack of safe bike lanes or any number of other issues, they can make their voices heard through their city councillor. There is no need for Tim Houston to interfere in that.”

Chender said if the premier is interested in playing his part to address transit challenges, he could begin by releasing the recommendations from the Joint Regional Transportation Agency (JRTA) and put in place a transit plan that makes commuting easier and more affordable.

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