NS Policy Framework
Thrive
https://thrive.novascotia.ca/
Choose How You Move
http://novascotia.ca/sustainabletransportation/docs/Sustainable-Transportation-Strategy.pdf
Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Act
https://www.novascotia.ca/nse/egspa/
NSTA (TNS) strategic plan
https://novascotiatourismagency.ca/tourism-strategy-nova-scotia
Links
Bicycle Nova Scotia
http://bicycle.ns.ca/
Cycle Nova Scotia
http://www.cyclenovascotia.ca/
Bike Friendly Business
http://bikefriendlyns.ca/
NS Trails Federation
http://www.novascotiatrails.com/
Ecology Action Centre
https://www.ecologyaction.ca/issue-area/transportation-issues-people
Ecology Action Centre Newsletter Download – Spring Edition
https://www.ecologyaction.ca/files/images-documents/file/BTI/Ecology & Action – Spring 2015 – Online.pdf
Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
http://novascotia.ca/tran/
Department of Health and Wellness
http://novascotia.ca/DHW/
Blue Route Timeline
http://blueroute.ca/blue-route-timeline/
The Value of Paved Shoulders for All Road Users
http://www.bicyclinglife.com/EffectiveAdvocacy/22reasons.htm
Other Bicycle Networks and Trails in Canada
ON ROAD
The Route Verte
The Route Verte in Quebec is one of the best cycling networks in the world. We’re proud to have this as an inspiration for the Blue Route.
http://www.routeverte.com/e/
Prince Edward County, Ontario
Prince Edward County, with its gently rolling hills, wineries, parks, and quiet roads, is a great cycling destination. The distances between villages and attractions are short, allowing for rest stops.
http://prince-edward-county.com/cycling/
ON TRAIL
Confederation Trail, Prince Edward Island
This is 470 km recreational rail trail system that connects the island of PEI from tip to tip, with easy access to amenities and communities along the way.
http://www.tourismpei.com/pei-confederation-trail
Galloping Goose Trail, Vancouver Island
A beautiful bike destination that is built on an old rail bed that runs between Victoria and Sooke, British Columbia.
http://www.gallopinggoosetrail.com/index.html
Some of our favorites in other countries
US Bicycle Route System
A connected network of bicycle routes is being developed across the United States, with 8043 miles already developed.
http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/us-bicycle-route-system/
National Cycling Network (United Kingdom)
The network passes within a mile and a half of all UK homes and now stretches over 14,000 miles across the length and breadth of the UK.
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/national-cycle-network/about-network
New Zealand Cycle Trails
These trails showcase some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking scenery and diverse attractions. This free network of bike trails caters to passionate cyclists at all levels of fitness and experience.
http://www.newzealand.com/ca/feature/cycle-trails/