Active Transportation Strategy

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Published: Tuesday, 26 August 2025 11:44

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.

Project Webpage - Click to learn more about active transportation and share your thoughts!

Engagement Opportunities 

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES 

Help shape the future of active transportation in Colchester!

What to Expect

• Each open house will have the same information, however you may participate in more than one if you wish.
• These are come and go events with informational and interactive boards, as well as discussion areas where you can share your feedback with members of the project team.
• There will not be a formal presentation.
• There will be light refreshments available for participants at each in-person event.  

ONLINE ENGAGEMENT 

SURVEY  

Survey Now Closed

Share your thoughts about walking, biking, and rolling in colchester by taking the online survey! The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your input will help to inform the goals and recommendations in the Active Transportation Strategy. 
The survey will be open from November 17 to December 5, 2025.

Everyone who completed survey, will have the option to enter into a random draw for one of two $50 gift cards to Bike Monkey or Hub Cycle.

Paper Copy Survey: If you would like to fill out a paper copy of the survey, you can pick one up at the Municipal Office at 1 church street, truro, or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

INTERACTIVE MAP 

Link to Interactice Mapping Tool

We want to understand where you currently like to actively travel, and where exactly in the community you would like to see improvements made. On the map linked above, place a pin to indicate:

• locations where you typically travel
• locations you like (and don’t like!) walking, biking, and rolling
• areas where it is challenging or unsafe to actively travel
• areas you would like to see developed or improved for active transportation

  Select the pin type you would like to use, place it on the map, and provide any additional comments. Please be respectful in the comments you share. All comments can be viewed by the public on the map. Any comments that are vulgar, inappropriate, or contain personally identifiable information (e.g., names, personal addresses, etc.) will be removed. 

COMMUNITY WALK AUDITS

Between October 21-30 the Municipality hosted 11 walks across Colchester to assess how walkable our communities are. If you missed the opportunity to join a walk audit, you can still participate!

• Pick up a Walk Audit form at the municipal office at 1 church street, Truro, or click the link below to print your own copy. 
• Complete the route at a time that works best for you.
• Return the completed form to the municipal office or email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

More details such as; walk routes (including maps, distances and estimated walk times), surface types, washroom access, and parking can be found at the following link: Colchester Walk Audits.  

pdf Walk Audit Check List(127 KB)  

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Questions? 

Questions about the Active Transportation Strategy can be directed to:

Katie Price
Project Planner 
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