Signage, pavement markings, and traffic signals are used by the municipality to demonstrate how to navigate our streets and sidewalks in a safe and respectful way. With the introduction of new bicycle facilities and multi-use pathways, new types of signage, markings, and eventually traffic signals will be used to support the safety and comfort of people cycling and make it easier to share the road. The municipality uses professional guidance from the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act, the Transportation Association of Canada, and the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide to develop our signage, markings, and traffic signal types.
Bicycle Route Sign
Indicates a road that is part of a bicycle route.
Shared Lane Marking or "Sharrow"
Indicates a shared lane for people driving and cycling. The marking is also meant to show people cycling where to position their bicycle on the street.
Reserved Bicycle Lane Sign
Designates a lane that is reserved for exclusive use by people cycling. No parking is permitted, but stopping briefly for active loading is permitted.
Share The Road Sign
Reminds motorists to provide adequate space and share the road with people cycling. These signs are generally used in Halifax where a bike lane ends or where roads present potentially unsafe conditions, like poor visibility or narrow lanes.
Restricted Movement Except Bicycles Sign
Used to tell motorists and cyclists when they are unable to turn left, right, or travel straight through an intersection. People cycling are exempt from the restriction where an “Except Bicycles” tab is displayed.
Bicycles Yield to Pedestrians
Used where people cycling cross or share a facility with people walking and are required to yield, e.g. in advance of all shared bike lane-bus stops.
Left Turn Box Marking
Used to allow people cycling to turn left from a right hand bicycle lane. People cycling will cross an intersection with a green light and enter into the box while they wait for the green light in the other direction. Once it changes, they then can travel in the new direction.
